Tucked behind a stone wall in the village of Gergei, Sardinia, a Mediterranean island, rests the tranquil Mario Cesare cottage. We had stayed here three years ago and were awestruck by the owner, Giulia. (pronounced Julia) She’d worked hard to acquire and restore Mario Cesar’s home into a Bed and […]
Yearly Archives: 2023
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Byssus, a thread made from mollusks’ saliva, is extremely rare and has ancient references! This “Sea Silk” had been named on the Rosetta stone and was reported to have been found in pharaohs’ tombs. Many have believed Byssus had adorned Moses’ altar. Byssus is mentioned 45 times in the Old Testament. […]
“What would you like to do today?” Chuck asked on our last day in Jamaica. “Relax. I want to enjoy the view, maybe walk around the resort.” I answered as the tropical air enveloped me on our private deck. “Anything you want.” My husband obliged. An hour later Chuck was […]
“Out of many, One People” is the Jamaican motto. My husband, Chuck, and I traveled to Jamaica for our friend’s wedding. While the all inclusive resort was lovely, we wanted to meet locals and see a real Jamaican neighborhood. This 146 mile long island is home to 3 million people. […]
Our Arrival Kate, the bride, messaged us as soon as we stepped off the bus at the Sandal’s resort property in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. “Come meet us! We’re at the Polo Club!” Kate and Devin’s families had gathered for drinks. Katelyn Three years ago, we were captivated by Kate’s energetic […]
While in Jamaica my husband, Chuck, and I searched for excursions that would be unlike anything we’d ever find in Michigan. Taking a bamboo raft along a rainforest river sounded enchantingly magical. Join us as we meet Messan, our guide, and slide through the turquoise water surrounded by lush greenery […]
Captain Timothy Alfson, a Lowell resident, spoke about being the captain of the Edwin H. Gott, a thousand (plus 4) foot Great Lakes freighter. Chuck, my husband, and I attended the event which was sponsored by the Lowell Historical Museum. Join us as we learn about maritime economics and “GOTT […]
Have you been dog sledding? We have never been, so my adventurous husband, Chuck, signed us up for an overnight excursion at Nature’s Kennel located in the upper peninsula near Newberry, Michigan. I was clad in my woolen layers, Arctic coat and snow pants hoping I was prepared! Chuck, who […]
Resting peacefully at the top of Mount Franklin in Grayling, Michigan are PFC John Conroy and Pvt. George Lange. When were they buried here? Why was this location chosen? Why are there only two graves? Chuck, my husband, said, “This is a mystery to history.” He and I wanted to […]
Near White Cloud, Michigan in Newaygo County there had once been the largest desert east of the Mississippi, The Big Prairie Desert. What? I had no idea! My husband, Chuck, always finds curious history. Starting in 1865 until the 1930’s this 2,000 acre area had been an enormous sandy expanse. […]