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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010Captivated by its beauty, alacrity, and power the majestic horse galloped gracefully through the grass covered field. Growing up near the Lord Sterling Stable in New Jersey, I would spend hours watching these wonderful creatures run jump and play. I watched with amazement as the powerful horses moved their enormous bodies with such ease. [...]
Historic Hampton Roads; Norfolk, Virginia
Sunday, May 9th, 2010It was a wonderful cloudless day as I strolled along the wooden docks in Norfolk, Virginia. Numerous benches overlook the deep blue waters of Hampton Roads. I couldn’t help but relax while watching red tug boats slowly guide large vessels into the shipyard.
My gaze changed to a blurry vision of old wooden ships traversing [...]
Bartow Air Museum
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010Flying allows us to see the beauty of the world from a unique vantage and affords many the opportunity to visit destinations both near and far. As many of you know aviation is my passion and has enabled me to visit places I would never have dreamed of.
Most of my journeys on this [...]
John Lennon’s Psychedelic Bentley at the Nations Oldest Car Museum.
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010Memories of road trips and family visits occupy my thoughts as we stroll past the historic cars. Entering the Classic Car Museum in Sarasota, Forida, we are drawn to the multicolored Bentley once owned by John Lennon. Tracing the lines and colorful patterns with my eyes, I felt a slight dizziness as [...]
Discover Why Meteorites Collide with Earth at Moncton History Museum.
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009Ever wonder why meteorites collide with Earth and what happens when they do hit the earth? Well you can learn the answer to these questions at Riding With Meteorites at the Moncton Museum of History.
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Flour Tower: A Unique Ride Into The Past At Mill City Museum: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Saturday, October 10th, 2009A large yellow neon sign invites you through a cement entrance to the the “Flour Tower”. A freight elevator became an educational and exciting ride.
We board the elevator converted into a viewing platform for the many interesting exhibits awaiting us on each floor. As the elevator closes and moves slowly upward between [...]
Step back in time at Mystic Seaport
Friday, October 2nd, 2009I sat motionless, transfixed on the whale breaching the water with it’s massive dark rubbery skin glistening in the sun. I have always been fascinated by the massive size of whales, their graceful movements, and the many tales regarding these behemoths of the sea. The best place to experience the life of a [...]
Harley Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009Eyes closed, neck craned sideways to listen to the American Classic as it came closer with its distinct “potato, potato” cadence. As if waiting for the approach of the drums in a marching band I could hear the distinct sound of the V-Twin reverberate off the walls of the buildings surrounding me. Both of us [...]
A dramatic walking tour of our military history: The Armed Forces Military Museum, Largo, FL:
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009Upon entering the deep trench foxhole, the sound of planes diving toward us could be heard from above. I turned and looked skyward, a red triplane slowly came into view as my eyes adjusted to the darkness. The Red Barons famous triplane was diving from above rendering us helpless to his barrage of bullets.
Luckily our [...]
Step back in time at the Kansas Aviation Museum, Wichita
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008Rolling up next to me in a brand new 1940 Chevrolet Deluxe Sport Sedan, the family of four with two young boys jumped out and ran to find a spot affording them the best view of the runway. It was Sunday, Mom and Dad dressed in their Sunday best with Dad sporting a smart suit [...]
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