Hiking through the countryside of Maryland with the Mountain Club of Maryland. Additional trips include Shenandoah, and Peru.
“Surrender? I Have Not Yet Begun to Fight!” John Paul Jones, Rear Admiral Hidden below the Naval Academy Chapel is the final resting place for John Paul Jones (July 6, 1747 – July 18, 1792). Born a fiery Scott, Jones grew up on the British Isles and served for […]
It’s not often that this country mouse gets into the city. Heading up to Baltimore last week to see Wicked at the Hippodrome Theatre, a short field trip was in order to discover Edgar Allan Poe’s final resting place. Along the way, century old buildings and modern buildings […]
But the raven, sitting lonely on that placid bust, spoke only That one word, as if his soul in that one word he did outpour. Nothing further then he uttered; not a feather then he fluttered; Till I scarcely more than muttered, “Other friends have flown before; On […]
Huge boulders are found at the Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman. A total marvel in themselves, understanding that their weight can be up to 70 tons makes you wonder how the Incas moved them. The quarry where they came from named Sisicancha is over 3 kilometers away! Placed perfectly […]
Headed down to Annapolis this morning to scout out the route for this Saturday’s World Wide Photo Walk. Looks like we’re going to have a picture perfect day! Taken with my iPhone 4S. Edited in camera + app.
Autumn is a time of transition. Not only for the trees but also for many birds and the miraculous Monarch Butterfly. Last Friday while cruising on the Magothy River that feeds into the Chesapeake Bay, little of spots of orange caught my eye. These little bits of color […]
All this talk of cooling weather and an impending winter makes me tremble in fear. After a super hot summer, the last thing I want to do is become an Eskimo and have to bundle up to fend off the chill So I’m planning my escape. Off to […]
This weekend has been filled with family and friends in town for a special event. A family wedding to be held at the Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster, Maryland. Friday was a beautiful autumn day and my poor suffering husband, his brother and I attempted to have […]
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This is a very challenging 9-mile hike. Do not attempt this hike unless you are fully prepared. Do not attempt this hike if it is icy or rainy and stay within your group. Shenandoah Park Emergency Number (800-732-0911) In the…
A Court Jester with his yellow horse dances through the pathways of the Maryland Renaissance Faire, while a bright yellow sunflower shows how happy nature can be. But the best expression of happy is having a nice roll on the ground, rubbing it all in.
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