Feb 16

Tim and I headed to Savannah recently to spend a long weekend with his parents, who have rented a condo there for most of the month of February. The weather wasn’t as warm as one might wish for a mid-winter getaway from Michigan, but it was nice enough and we enjoyed plenty of time outdoors.
Savannah [...]

Oct 29

Tim has always wanted to drive some of the Pacific Coast Highway in California, and since we had a wedding to attend in Sonoma last month, it seemed like a good opportunity to take that driving trip. First, a tip on car rentals:
If you’re interested in a special type of car and can’t find a [...]

Jul 28

Sometimes it’s fun to explore your own town. Recently the Ann Arbor District Library hosted a photowalk. Three area photographers talked about their art, then we headed out to take photos of our town. I met Maria and Larry – both strangers to me (and to each other) before this day and we made our [...]

Jun 16

Every year fighter jets and other planes congregate in Chicago to wow the masses gathered on the Lake Michigan waterfront. Watching rehearsals the day before the show is fabulous – planes fly in and out of the Chicago skyline, and you can see it from anywhere in the downtown area. Grab a drink at a [...]

Jun 09

I didn’t know what to expect from Key West. I still don’t know how to tell someone what to expect from Key West, but I know that I love it and am looking forward to a trip back.
We visited the island in January, 2008, for a bit of sun and relaxation. A nice getaway from [...]