Boston Harbor
Though we’ve flown over the Boston Harbor countless times during the last 50 years and taken the Duck Tour, this was our …
Rising Women
Women who were good at math had few job opportunities in 1939, when this book begins. A few lucky ones became human computers with …
Scottish Highlands & Islands
After 3 days in Dornoch, Kate, Allene and I were ready for more adventure. Steve drove us two hours across the Highlands …
Golf & Friends in Dornoch
Royal Dornoch in Scotland is celebrating 400 years of golf this year. The Club dates back “only” to the 1800s, but the sport …
London Art Treasures
Five days in London on my own? Which museums should I see? The Tate Modern, of course, especially since I could now walk there from …
London Landmarks
For years I’ve enjoyed listening to recordings by Sir Neville Marriner and his Academy of St. Martin in the Fields chamber orchestra. On my …
Kew Gardens, River Thames, Hampton Court
What a delightful day Anne, Stewart and I had exploring western London on August 3. I had visited Kew Gardens in 2000 with Louise and …
Two London Gardens
My five days in London began with a cheerful display of sunflowers at The Bailey’s Hotel and progressed to the wonders of Kensington, Chelsea …
Sounds of British Music
A piece for glass harmonica and accordion opened the Proms Concert at Royal Albert Hall in London on August 1, my first musical …
Music & More at Chautauqua
Flutist Jim Walker was the first of three outstanding professional musicians I encountered this year at Chautauqua. He is an old friend …