My first morning in Venice, something entirely foreign happened to me – I woke up, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, at about 5:00 am. Not generally being accustomed to the feeling of alertness anytime before noon, I excitedly pulled on some clothes, grabbed my camera, and headed out for an early morning walk. It was a magical […]
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A Late Summer Walk in Toronto
Earlier this week I had a little time to explore Toronto in the warmth of a late summer day. I loved the contrasts I encountered; historic buildings of stone nudging up to modern glass skyscrapers, locally-sourced produce found in markets where dozens of languages were being spoken around me, English-style rowhouses filled with global residents […]
Small Town Summertime, Sweet and Simple
Milwaukie, Oregon is by no stretch of the imagination an exotic weekend destination. But I welcomed summer there with friends a few weeks back and was reminded of all the little joys that a small town visit can offer. The Main Street Antique Mall was a fun and funky trip down memory lane. We browsed […]