Curiouser and Curiouser... The current New York Botanical Garden exhibit, Wonderland: Curious Nature is inspired by the imagination of Lewis Carroll's classic, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Don't be late for this very important date in the gardens where visitors of all ages explore an enchanting wonderland and delight in a world of wild … [Read more...]
Mono Lake Star Trek
Starry Night and Summer Solstice The Milky Way, the arc of over two billion stars which enchant us in the night sky, lured me to the Eastern Sierra Mountains this summer on a Mono Lake Star Trek. The name comes from Greek mythology when the Goddess Hera sprayed milk across the sky. In China it is called Silver River and in Africa's Kalahari … [Read more...]
Birds of a Feather
Travel Vicariously Each winter thousands of snow geese, birds of a feather, fly south to winter in Northern California. I wanted to see these travelers, these birds who know where to head south when the mercury drops. During Covid my own travel wings have been clipped. Hanging out with these feathered migrants maybe I could travel … [Read more...]
Enchanting Pumpkins
Beyond the Pumpkin Patch Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama's enchanting pumpkins are a highlight for New York Botanical Garden's visitors to Kusama: Cosmic Nature this pumpkin season. Across the grounds and set among trees, reflected in pools and wetland Kusama's extraordinary work is stunning in this natural setting with real pumpkins and … [Read more...]
L. A. is Back, Here’s the Scoop
Buzzing About Town Last week I was in The City of Angels and discovered that most definitely, post-pandemic, L.A. is back! From the beach to Pasadena, and places in-between, the city is a-buzz. Here's my postcard from a week of discoveries, museums, gardens, food and shopping. The Broad and Central Market First stop was … [Read more...]
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