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Inspiration: Fall Magic

Find magic in every day. It may be just a glimmer, a passing moment of appreciated beauty or a positive energy all which can be so easily overlooked. Further fortunate to have shared it with others who were equally affected. “You have found the other side of the rainbow” remarked a high school friend. WhatContinue reading “Inspiration: Fall Magic”

CT: Stamford: Riverbank Ramble

Set back in the North Stamford country, local music comes alive at Riverbank Ramble which hosts an all day music festival. Come with a picnic and wine and plan to hang all day being thoroughly engaged with great local bands. As the sun sets and the audience dances in front of the colorful barn IContinue reading “CT: Stamford: Riverbank Ramble”

Inspirational: Smiling Streets

Did you ever try just walking around with a smile? Allowing your positive energy to motivate you to smile? I was once asked why smile if you have nothing to smile about? I wish I had better understood how to respond to that when I was asked so many years ago. Now I would say,Continue reading “Inspirational: Smiling Streets”

NY: NYC- Central Park

Wait, I grew up here? Somehow I never saw so many lovely sights in and around Central Park. Highlights I’d recommend: With several baseball diamonds and a great NYC backdrop Also had never been even though I grew up here. Wait what? Yep. Walk around the pond and you will find loads of turtles justContinue reading “NY: NYC- Central Park”

CA: Paso Robles- Justin Vineyards

Decisions . . . decisions . . . Having been to Napa Valley and Sonoma, we wondered whether to continue up the coast of California or go inward to Paso Robles and try some wine. The decision was made when Justin Vineyard was there as that’s a frequent go to wine in our home area.Continue reading “CA: Paso Robles- Justin Vineyards”

CA: Pacific Grove- Point Pinos Lighthouse

The day was long driving through Big Sur, walking around Carmel By the Sea, hiking the shore of Point Lobos. But alas, there was still the opportunity for a sunset. I am drawn by reflections. I am drawn by the clouds in the water. I am drawn by the clouds above the sun. Everyone elseContinue reading “CA: Pacific Grove- Point Pinos Lighthouse”

CA – 17 Mile Drive- Pebble Beach

Wow! 17 miles of delight with a special ending! If you are into biking, this is a great ride to allow you to most easily stop at the 17 highlighted areas plus! You, of course, can also drive. Just watch the signs to follow the scenic drive as this is also a residential area withContinue reading “CA – 17 Mile Drive- Pebble Beach”

CA- Carmel By the Sea

Carmel by the Sea is a lovely upscale town. It has 18 tasting rooms and a robust option of stores. It also has Fairy houses around the town. I would look for a restaurant with an alcove in which to sit and absorb your surroundings. I didn’t have that opportunity. Down by the shore you’llContinue reading “CA- Carmel By the Sea”

CA- San Francisco

We did a record set of stops in San Francisco in a day. We had a car to help us but the roads were a challenge to navigate- quite steep with minimal visibility and narrow for two way streets! Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks, Bernal Heights, Mission Dolores Park, Alamo Park, Lombard Street and Fisherman’sContinue reading “CA- San Francisco”

CA- Big Sur

Big Sur is an amazing ride along the rocky coast of California. Best to travel south to most easily turnoff for the overlooks. I personally am scared of heights so had to hand over the wheel and hide a bit but when I peeked out it was beautiful! I most enjoyed McWay Falls which wasContinue reading “CA- Big Sur”