Inspiring pictures of landscapes and other beautiful places
One of our favorite places to visit when we come to Boston is Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum. It has the distinction of being North America’s oldest public arboretum. This nature preserve is situated on 281-acres[…] Continue reading →
Imagine walking down a gravel path in the dark surrounded by hundreds of Christmas lights. Welcome to Louisiana Lights. This light display was open to the public during the month of December. We[…] Continue reading →
On January 21, 2025, Louisiana experienced an historic snow storm. We haven’t seen this much snow in our state since 1895. It snowed for eight hours; essentially the entire state was shut down. What[…] Continue reading →
Sometimes the best vacation plans have twists and turns. On a recent late summer trip to Maine, we planned for hiking and kayaking in the Maine mountains. A unexpected knee injury, however, dampened the[…] Continue reading →
Several months ago — in April 2024 — archeologists at Mount Vernon plantation announced an incredible discovery. They found 250-year-old perfectly preserved cherries among 35 glass jars at George Washington’s estate. The cherries were[…] Continue reading →
One of my favorite vacations was in August, 2022, with a wonderful two-day trip to Cape Cod, Massachusetts. It was a new place to visit and we enjoyed the beautiful ocean and cool, crisp[…] Continue reading →
Yellow summer squash is probably not the most popular vegetable around. It is either too strongly favored, too mushy or to bland. However, this summer vegetable is delightful when prepared properly. Add in fresh[…] Continue reading →
In Feburary, we took a sightseeing visit to Laura Creole Antebellum Plantation on the west bank of the Mississippi River about 30 miles northwest of New Orleans. This is one of the fascinating historical[…] Continue reading →
I love a good parade. Who doesn’t? The parades during Mardi Gras season in New Orleans and surrounding areas are a unique experience. Rather than being a spectator and watching the floats, bands and[…] Continue reading →
Magnolia Mound Plantation is an old, old plantation within the city limits of in Baton Rouge. It has a facinatimg history and portrays life of the early years of our country. The original cottage[…] Continue reading →
