Palma, Mallorca: A Totally Charming Spanish City
After a week in a hotel on the harbor in Palma, Mallorca, in the Balearic Islands I have a new appreciation for the country of Spain.
Doriano Marcucci: Making the World’s Best Shoes in Marche
Doriano Marcucci was just one of the interesting people we met in Le Marche, Italy, on a day filled with food, history and a concert.
Visiting La Garrotxa, Catalonia’s Volcanic Spot
I’m in La Garrotxa National Park, a volcanic area with 40 volcanoes in Girona, northwest Spain, for a week of hiking, exploring and cuisine.
Bombyx Center Brings Thrills and Class to Florence
Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity brings a new slate of musical, dramatic and spoken word performances to the Florence Congregational Church. Cassandra Holden is interviewed.
November’s Giant European Trip Begins Soon
I’ve always wanted to take a longer trip to Europe, and soon I will depart for an extended trip to Spain and Italy in November 2021.
The Mystery of Irma Vep: Yep, Two Actors Did All That!
Mystery of Irma Vep. Silverthorne Theater presented this funny, Victorian camp play featuring two actors who played eight different roles.
Hoosick Falls NY is Famous for Grandma Moses and Unihog
The village of Hoosick Falls is famous for Grandma Moses and for the wonderfully Bohemian club, Unihog, which features an outdoor stage and bbq.
Las Vegas Still Impressing with Grandeur and Glitz
A visit to Las Vegas famous strip and to downtown Las Vegas, to see Fremont Street Experience and a lot more.
Valerie Hartshorne Turned 90 in August 2021
Valerie Hartshorne, my mother, turned 90 on August 25, 2021, and we all came down to NJ to celebrate the milestone.
Magnifico Douro: A Splendid Time on two Rivers
Paddling a kayak on the Douro and the Pinhao rivers in the center of Portugal, and viewing two ancient flour mills up close.
Green River Festival: Thirty-three years of Music and Tradition
Green River Festival, August 27-29 at Franklin County Fairgrounds, Greenfield MA produced by Signature Sounds for the 34th year.
Porto is Where I Begin My Journey
Porto, Portugal is the country’s second city, it is where I will board my ship on the Douro River to cruise eastward all the way to Salamanca Spain.