Thinking of Crater Lake


I know it is Christmas but my mind has been reflecting on the September trip we took to Crater Lake. It was a wonderful time, with my favorite, only, travel companion, Tricia.

Sketching lesson in Tokyo, teachers are there when you look


If we are alert, in tune, and seeking then all of life is our classroom filled with lessons at the most unexpected times. The gardens of the Nezu Museum of art in Tokyo are wild, natural, and un-manicured, in contrast to most of the gardens we saw. Pathways wind among ponds and bridges, small hutches…

MacRostie tasting room, raising the bar in customer experience


We had the best winery experience ever this morning at MacRostie winery in Sonoma. As we walked from the parking lot for our 10.00am tour appointment we were greeted and handed a taste of Sauvignon Blanc. They seated us at a corner table on the deck, we learned that it was voted the most romantic…