Malcolm and I have set sail on a thirteen night Transatlantic cruise to South Hampton, England, aboard the Celebrity Eclipse. This cruise is commonly referred to as a "re-positioning" cruise, which means that there will be lots of sea days and very few ports of call. Most cruise lines re-position some of their ships to Europe in April and bring them …
Miami Nice
Miami is one of my favorite Florida cities. It is culturally diverse, vibrant and constantly evolving. With just a short, two hour drive from our home and affordable (as in free lodging), since our daughter lives there, we visit several times per year. Thirty years ago, when Malcolm and I lived in Miami things were very different. …
Pictures Tell The Story
It is festival season in our town and the weather has been perfect for getting out to some of those. We enjoy browsing rows of beautiful artwork while eating something totally indulgent, like funnel cake. Festivals also present a lot of opportunities for taking photographs of people. Street photography is an art form that I know little about, but I do …
Treasure Hunting
We love to ride our bikes and take them almost everywhere we go. We notice things more acutely and feel more connected with nature when we are riding . After a while, we actually start to consciously look for things that are unusual and photo worthy. The ride becomes a treasure hunt. Last year we were …
Stack It Up
There is something intriguing about stacked food. The visual aspect is appealing since most stacks are colorful, but sometimes it is the combination of textures that make it interesting. We have several recipes for stacks that include eggplant, beets, tomatoes, fruit and cheese. Today we are featuring a nectarine and fried cheese stack that is not only pleasing …
Picture Retirement 