The very first time I read about this castle was in The Magic Tree House book series “Blizzard of the Blue Moon”. My daughter was sitting in her bed while I read her most favorite book. The author Mary Pope Osborne magically weaves her story while including facts or places in American History. I never […]
Author: Maggie
Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, New York
Seeing the Statue of Liberty in person for the first time is awe inspiring and fills me with a sense of hope for our great country. The first patriotic song that comes to mind is My Country, ‘Tis of Thee, I recall singing this in Elementary school. Now of course I have this song stuck […]
Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, New York
On the Brooklyn Botanical Garden website a plethora of knowledge can be found. Personally I liked the Gardening How-tos section. It contains; garden design, plant choices, sustainable gardening, urban gardening, native flora, growing food, pollinators and birds, houseplants and composting. Think my favorite is the fall butterfly garden.
Bo Beau Kitchen and Coin Haus
This is my very first time going to Bo Beau and Coin Haus, so needless to say I was eagerly awaiting this Yelp event! Arrived a bit early and got to peer inside while we waited.
The New York Aquarium
Walking along the fence line on the way to the aquarium I heard the barking of what sounded like a large sea lion. I spoke to him for a short while through the fence and he did stop his barking while I spoke. My anticipation of meeting this sea lion grew.
New York Subway’s ‘The Q Train’
The precision subway stops, the constant ebb and flow of people, the loud roar of the engines, the screeching of the brakes, the impressive crowd body instinctively knowing which direction to go, where to sit or stop and never tripping, running into anybody or falling over, so impressive.
La Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant 9570 Murray Dr. La Mesa, CA 91942
We’ve frequented this place numerous times and I always know whatever dish I pick it will be amazing. Walking inside the wondrous scents and decor make you feel all happy and warm inside.
Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern 4990 North Harbor Dr. San Diego, CA 92106
Well, I’ve got an album full of nice memories about this place and all the birthday celebrations we’ve shared. I do love it! For your birthday (if you join the birthday club, it’s free to join) Jimmy’s offers you $25. towards your total check and gives you a nice vanilla ice cream sundae with chocolate […]