Colonial Williamsburg: A Step Back in Time
What and Where is Colonial Williamsburg? Many years ago, a friend had just returned from a conference in Colonial Williamsburg. At the time, I had never heard of the place, but I loved the name – Williamsburg. He said it was a lovely place and well-worth a visit. A few months later, a colleague and I found ourselves on a flight to Washington D.C. for a conference. When the conference ended, we couldn’t resist a side trip to Colonial Williamsburg. I am so very glad we did. Colonial Williamsburg is 153 miles south of Washington D.C. – a two-and-a-half hour drive on the I-95 South to the I-295 to the…
New England in the Fall: 7 Places You Must Visit
Nothing compares with New England in the Fall – curls of Cherrywood smoke escaping tall chimneys; pumpkins taking up residence on every doorstep; and sunburnt leaves dancing to the crisp wind’s song as they fall to the ground. Summer just gave its last curtain call and therefore, I am reminded that Fall is here.There is a colorful portrait of beauty in autumn leaves, especially when it forms a colorful quilt of rusts, oranges, yellows, scarlets, and maroons, over an entire town. Autumn casts its spell on me every time it makes its appearance. I love the sound of leaves and acorns crunching beneath my feet as I walk through a…