I mentioned in an earlier post that for a hot second Philadelphia was the capital of the United States. Our Founding Fathers not only declared independence from our downtown district, but they determined our fate and life as we know it today. Our first President, Mr. George Washington, lived in downtown Philadelphia in what was … More Stars & Strikes
Every time we get in the car, regardless of the season, I am so impressed with Pennsylvania’s scenery. It is an absolutely stunning state. Though we typically drive South or West, this weekend we packed up the camp gear, and the two dogs and headed North to the Appalachian Mountains. Nestled in the dense mountains … More Waterfall Shangri-la
Last time we talked I was feeling a little down and out, and still feeling the pangs of life in a new place. Since then, with a lot of driving, and a lot of u-turns (which don’t happen to be quite as legal here as they are in Texas) we have found our grocery store, … More Center Stage
It’s been a busy summer for us as we wrapped up our lives in the Bayou City and made the trek up to the City of Brotherly Love. Leaving Houston proved to be much more difficult than I had ever imagined it would be. Aside from the hellish summer temperatures and the year-round mosquitos, Houston … More Movin’ on Up (Literally. We moved North)
Six days, four museums, three city tours and countless miles later we wrapped up our “Look-and-see” trip to Philadelphia, and drove North to spend the night in NYC before flying back home to Texas tomorrow. We feel so much better about our upcoming move, and the stress of moving blindly into a new place has … More An Afternoon in Brooklyn
The Wild Rose 