There is no better place to see and experience the ideals of President Abraham Lincoln than in Washington, D.C. To make it simple, and in honor of President Lincoln’s 204th birthday this past Tuesday, here are the five best spots in the nation’s capitol to see, experience, and learn about Abraham Lincoln… 5. The White […]
Learning to Love Georgia O’Keeffe at the Denver Art Museum
I learned to love Georgia O’Keeffe at the Denver Art Museum. Before I get into that, though, let’s backtrack a few years. My introduction with O’Keeffe started while I was in college at the University of Minnesota. A few of her works are on display at the Weisman Art Museum, which is free to the […]
Is The Lodge at Koele Really the Best Hotel in Hawaii?
This past week I stayed at the Four Seasons Lanai, The Lodge at Koele on Lanai, Hawaii. Just this last week as well, it was ranked the second best hotel in all of the United States by U.S. News and World Report. I’d like to humor myself and think the editor heard I was staying […]
A Grazing Moose in Yellowstone National Park
A moose grazes in the shadows of the forest in Yellowstone National Park.
Learning to Play the Ukulele in Hawaii on Lanai
I’ve wanted to learn how to play the ukulele in Hawaii for a few years now. Each time I’ve been presented with the opportunity, though, I’ve turned it down. Why? Because something else captured my attention for that split second only to pull me away from the opportunity. It’s kind of like Attention Deficit Disorder […]
Whale Watching in Hawaii on the Lanai Ferry
There are a lot of tours for whale watching in Hawaii, at least in the colder winter months when the whales are in season – December to April. And I’m sure a lot of them offer wonderful experiences, like the one I enjoyed on Molokai. But by taking the ferry to Lanai from Lahaina, Maui, […]

