Queen Califia’s Magic Circle Garden
Escondido, California: Queen Califia is generally conceded to be the creation of Garci Rodriguez de Montalvo in his novel Las Sergas de [...]
Living Around
Block Island’s Wind Turbines – Objects of Beauty
Offshore wind farms have been bitterly opposed by residents of Cape Cod and Nantucket, among others. My question is why? After having lived [...]
What to Do When You Need a New Job Fast
It may happen to you at some point in your career. There’s a surprising round of layoffs, or a merger leaves you on the outs, or you just [...]
From Yellowstone in Montana to the Grand Tetons in Wyoming
Once more, the annual grand Frolik family vacation adventure took place. This year we escaped the August heat, with a 12 day long [...]
The View from the Top at National Harbor
Yes, there are shops at the National Harbor in Maryland. But a better way to enjoy a beautiful late summer afternoon – Labor Day, in [...]
Street Seens: The 2016 Parade that Set Sail in 1844
On the first Sunday of August 2016, I made my way to the cul de sac at East 72nd Street to catch a glimpse of a parade that set off in 1844 [...]
What If You’re Unemployed on Labor Day?
Labor Day was established in 1887 by President Grover Cleveland to celebrate the American worker. No doubt about it: Labor Day is showing [...]
New Mosque Rises in Prince Georges County, MD
Even though it was near a local high school, it was always a quiet neighborhood in Lanham, MD. That all changed in 2012, when a massive [...]
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