As many of you are already aware, I recently relocated from Chicago to Southern...

I seek places that bring the wonder, joy of play, and inspiration, and last week I found them in the Renaissance Pleasure Faire. Recapturing that sense of play, pretend and stretching the imagination I had as a child.  ? Do you wander to find the land of pirates, Vikings, and fairies? Are you drawn to legends and royalty? Or do you chase mythical creatures to the limits of your creativity?

A trip to Santa Barbara is not complete without a visit to Stearns Wharf....

The amazing views of Salt Lake City, Utah make for a memorable flight.

It was another spontaneous trip to Joshua Tree, We decided in less than 12 hours that we would drive out on a hot August afternoon and watch the sunset. The magnificent mountains were the backdrop for the mysterious and magical Joshua Trees

My previous winters in Chicago always left me wishing I could be somewhere warm...