Point Judith, Rhode Island

Just leaving Point Judith, RI on the ferry to Block Island, one of my favorite places in the world. These are some of the fishing boats bringing in their catch. One of the popular foods here are clam cakes. Ever had one? They are made like a golf ball size deep fried dough with chopped clams throughout.  Really good!

Last Full Day on East Coast

Just arriving at Block Island, Rhode Island via ferry ... my second boat trip of my vacation! Going to saver lobster salad on the porch of the National Hotel shown here.  Can't wait!

Sochi

Speaking of Sochi, USSR,

When Russia first opened their doors to tourists my college roommate and I went (early 70's). She spoke Russian and I knew German. We went with a British tour group. We stayed just off Red Square in Moscow, went to Leningrad (saw Rembrandt masterpieces in the Winter Palace), and went to Sochi.  At the time Sochi was a summer resort and a favorite of Khrushchev's. I remember being followed as Gayle and I walked between the English, German and Russian hotels at the resort. We swam in the Red Sea. Our group could not eat vegetables or go into greater Russia because they were having a cholera epidemic! In Red Square young people would secretively come up to you, hold out a handful of cheap medals and say "Cow-Goomy" (sp?), their word for chewing gum. We'd make a quick exchange and they would disappear into the crowds. Chewing gum, Bic pens, and bluejeans were the hot commodities for the younger set. There were severe repercussions if they were caught. Their parents could lose their jobs, be banned from the Communist Party, etc. Interesting times!

Chase Away Winter Darkness

CHASE AWAY WINTER DARKNESS WITH THESE INTERIOR COLORS

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Can't Wait for You To Wake Up!

Here's "Snowflake" ... waiting for someone to wake up!

Rancho Palos Verdes

While at the Coldwell Banker Previews International Retreat last month at the beautiful Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, we went on a tour of some homes for sale.

Inspiring Morning

On the way to the gym early last week ... the sky was particularly beautiful!  It was inspiring.