The Dukes of Durham
“So what are you doing tomorrow while I’m at work?” asked Lisa, a University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill sophomore. She’s Patricia’s god-daughter and the reason behind our extended weekend road trip to Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill. “Ohhh,” said Patricia, vaguely,
The Dukes of Durham
“So what are you doing tomorrow while I’m at work?” asked Lisa, a University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill sophomore. She’s Patricia’s god-daughter and the reason behind our extended weekend road trip to Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill. “Ohhh,” said Patricia, vaguely,
Bountiful Raleigh
From the city of Raleigh’s website: “Raleigh’s history is bountiful. In 1792, Raleigh was created to be North Carolina’s seat of government. To fully appreciate this uniquely blessed city, one must contemplate the history and delightfully complex composition of the
Bountiful Raleigh
From the city of Raleigh’s website: “Raleigh’s history is bountiful. In 1792, Raleigh was created to be North Carolina’s seat of government. To fully appreciate this uniquely blessed city, one must contemplate the history and delightfully complex composition of the
Flores Para Los Muertos
There are two kinds of cemeteries in Arizona. One is the modern kind, lush with greenery and flowers courtesy of the canals that had brought irrigation to this part of the desert. My mother is buried in one, covered in
Flores Para Los Muertos
There are two kinds of cemeteries in Arizona. One is the modern kind, lush with greenery and flowers courtesy of the canals that had brought irrigation to this part of the desert. My mother is buried in one, covered in
The Heard Museum
I feel bad that I’ve been going to Phoenix about twice a year for the past 30 years and never went to the Heard Museum. Because I learned, on my most recent trip, that if you only have time to
The Heard Museum
I feel bad that I’ve been going to Phoenix about twice a year for the past 30 years and never went to the Heard Museum. Because I learned, on my most recent trip, that if you only have time to
The Arizona State Capitol
I’ve been visiting my brother in the Phoenix area for the past 30 years, but it never occurred to me to do any touring. I’d sit by his large and inviting pool for the entire week, then go home. Phoenix
The Arizona State Capitol
I’ve been visiting my brother in the Phoenix area for the past 30 years, but it never occurred to me to do any touring. I’d sit by his large and inviting pool for the entire week, then go home. Phoenix
Cheating on the DC Cherry Blossoms
The Japanese cherry blossoms in DC were at peak this week, so I decided to get downtown early in the morning, to take a peek at them before I went into the office. I got there a little after 6 am
Cheating on the DC Cherry Blossoms
The Japanese cherry blossoms in DC were at peak this week, so I decided to get downtown early in the morning, to take a peek at them before I went into the office. I got there a little after 6 am
Frosty Freezy Philadelphia
I’ve known my friend Patricia since we were college seniors, which was over 30 years ago. We both joined the Peace Corps after graduation and were slated to go to different countries. Her’s had a revolution, Americans were evacuated, and
Frosty Freezy Philadelphia
I’ve known my friend Patricia since we were college seniors, which was over 30 years ago. We both joined the Peace Corps after graduation and were slated to go to different countries. Her’s had a revolution, Americans were evacuated, and
