Life is a patchwork of experiences
A crippled beggar hopes for a few coins at the entrance to a church in Cartagena, Columbia. Across the street, a street vendor eats his lunch as he waits for passers-by to purchase a painting. It’s just another day for the locals in Cartagena, trying to make a living.
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Rose
At the port of Cartagena, you have to pass through an Eco Park on the way back to boarding the cruise ship. After walking all morning with the hot sun beating down on me, it was a lovely, shaded, stroll that was not very long. The park has lots of peacocks, macaws and flamingos, along with shops and eateries. Even if you do not plan on going into the city, getting off the ship and exploring this area is a pleasant distraction.
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Rose
This story was recognized by the North American Travel Journalists Association with a Silver award in the Portrait Photography category in the 2022 annual media travel awards competition .The palenqueras of Cartagena – black women in bright costumes with baskets of fruit on their head – have become a colorful national symbol for their country. All around the old town of Cartagena, I saw these women waiting to have their photos taken in exchange for a tip. Once they saw a potential opportunity, they would put the bowls of fruit on their head, flare their skirts and give a huge smile – and then reach out for the expected dollars.
Continue reading “PhotoPOSTcard: Waiting to Make a Dollar in Cartagena”
Looking back on 2021 – it was a good year in many ways.
How did this past year go by so fast – again.
As I reflect on 2021, both photographically and personally, I can say that I was fortunate to have had a good year. Yes, the continuing Covid pandemic had an impact, but I prefer to focus on all the positives instead.
Each year since I started this blog, I have ended the year with a reflections post. Even though 2020 was quite uneventful, I thought I would keep up the tradition.
This photo was recognized by the North American Travel Journalists Association with a Bronze award in the Photography – Landscape, Seascape category in the 2021 annual media travel awards competition .
I have used these “Reflections” posts as a play on words to reminisce about my travels over the past year and to share the reflections photos to which I am drawn.
My recent story in Food, Wine and Travel magazine.
The new issue of Food, Wine and Travel Magazine is about roadtrips. Sharing my story about Roadtripping through the Brandywine Valley Gardens. Check it out for ideas for your next summer’s adventures.
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Rose
A summery bright colored quilts using Kaffe Fasset flowery fabrics in shades of pink and yellow.
Quilt Inspiration – Here in the Brandywine Valley, I am surrounded by some of the county’s most beautiful public gardens. With this quilt, I am celebrating the lazy hot days of late summer when the flowers are at their peak bloom.
Continue reading ““Brandywine Flower Walk” – Original Quilt Design”
My recent article on keeping up one of our holiday traditions at Longwood Gardens.
In my recent article for Travel World International Magazine I share how our family will be able to continue one family tradition this year at Longwood Gardens in the Brandywine Valley of southeastern Pennsylvania: Continuing a Family Tradition at Longwood Gardens
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Rose
Photo Location – Chicago skyline at dusk.
Home is where the heart is. I grew up in Chicago and though I have been away now for over 25 years, it still feels like home every time I go back. At the same time, our current house, where we have lived for the past 25 years, is just as much my home. For the first time in many years, we are not traveling over Thanksgiving. We are staying at home and staying safe and that is something I am quite thankful for at this time. What are you thankful for today?
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Rose
Photo Location – Women’s Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington DC.
This is my favorite memorial around the Washington DC Tidal Basin. It touches me as a woman and a mother like no other sculpture does. Let’s not forget the many women and nurses that should also be remembered and celebrated on this Veteran’s Day.
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Rose
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