One of the things I like best about Disneyland is its laid-back feel. Compared to the crowds at Walt Disney World, Disneyland park goers seem more relaxed. This may be due to the California atmosphere and attitude, or the fact …
Our Visit to Tivoli Gardens
Visiting Tivoli Gardens was the result of a more than 25-year curiosity. I first read about Tivoli in Lois Lowry’s book Number the Stars. The characters don’t actually visit the park in the book (it being during World War II), …
Twisted Staircases to Beautiful Views: Lighthouses in the Outer Banks
Like many people, I love lighthouses. I’m fascinated with their history, beauty and structure. Lighthouses invariably hold stories in their construction and use. Keepers worked in difficult, lonely and often dangerous conditions to keep the lights operating. It’s no wonder …
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I Never Thought I’d Do runDisney, but I’m So Glad I Did
I’m not a runner. While I ran a lot in high school and college, I don’t enjoy it much now. A brisk walk is wonderful, but too much running hurts my knee. I knew about runDisney events and would read …
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My Place(s) in the World
via Photo Challenge: Place in the World It’s incredibly difficult to think of my place in the world. Beyond my home, I’m not really content with just one place in the world. It sounds greedy, but I want multiple places …
Our Scandinavian Adventure: Copenhagen Day 2
We were able to see so much of Copenhagen on our first day that we felt a little unsure of what to do the next day. After arriving back to the hotel from the zoo, we took a look through …
