The Japanese Tea Ceremony: Zen Buddhism in a Cup
Zen Buddhism in a Cup Learning that drinking tea can be a spiritual experience was one of my “a’ha’s” on a...
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Why visit Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh is not exactly a tourist mecca. It’s not on the “overtouristed” lists and it’s not...
Pittsburgh Highlights
As I think about Pittsburgh and my October visit to this industrial city, what pops into my head are all the...
Highlights of a week in France
When I look back at my photos I am amazed with all we were able to see and do during a week in France in...
The Magic Behind the Curtain
The volunteer at the Stratford Costume and Prop Tour rattled off amazing statistics as she started the hour long...
Art Encounter on Naoshima Island, Japan
About two years ago I started seeing articles about Japanese island called Naoshima Island in national magazines....
Visiting Glacier National Park
by Judy Bereza, Guest Blogger I have a new favorite National Park. I had always given Zion National Park first...
Cruise Ships in Bar Harbor? Well Now!
by Peggy DePersia, guest blogger Yes, it’s pretty much all about the boats and their many uses on the water along...
Ten Interesting/quirky things about Japan
I don’t know where to start when it comes to posting about Japan. It is such an interesting place...