Author Archives: Janette

Touring Trenton – Part 1

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Janette

Marking number 19 in my Capitol collection, the New Jersey State House was a fun addition to the list. Although construction prevented us from seeing the rotunda, our reserved tour still covered the rich history and decor of the third … Continue reading →

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Who knew?

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Janette

On my quest for (relatively) local points of interest to explore, I looked up some interesting places I had never heard about before. Planning a day trip, I set out to visit two locations that had things I love: food, … Continue reading →

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Philly Museums, Part 2

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Janette

Another museum worth the visit is the Rodin Museum.  Jules Mastbaum (1872-1926) began collecting works by Rodin in the early 1920’s with the intention of opening a museum dedicated to him.  Considered the father of modern sculpture, Rodin had many … Continue reading →

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Philly Museums, Part 1

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Janette

Spending time in this city is not something I did enough when I was younger.  So, I was very happy to spend a weekend taking in some amazing art museums. The first museum to visit was the Philadelphia Museum of … Continue reading →

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Canyon Lake – Arizona

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Janette

Who doesn’t like a good nature cruise…especially when it takes you to the heart of the Superstition Mountains!? On my visit to Arizona, I was able to take the Dolly Steamboat on a leisurely sightseeing cruise.  The steamboat has been … Continue reading →

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Bearizona Wildlife Park!

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Janette

For those of you who love to see animals in the wild, you will love a trip to Williams, Arizona, where you can drive through the Bearizona Wildlife Park.  As I have already seen the Grand Canyon, and the Capitol … Continue reading →

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Baldwin’s Book Barn

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Janette

http://www.bookbarn.com Just seven miles away from Longwood Gardens sits Baldwin’s Book Barn, which boasts a collection of over 200,000 books.  Originally, when I heard about the book “barn,” I didn’t think about a building so large that you need a … Continue reading →

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Longing for Longwood Gardens

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Janette

About an hour outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania sits the beautifully manicured estate owned by Pierre du Pont that is now known as Longwood Gardens.  Originally purchased as the Pierce Farm, Pierre spent his life traveling the world, experiencing amazing technology … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Cute Capitols

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Janette

At the end of the summer, I finally had the opportunity to visit a few more state capitols…one of my favorite things to do for domestic travel. First up was Dover, Delaware. Delaware is an awesome state. It may be … Continue reading →

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How do you measure a decade?

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Janette

So, it’s official…my 30’s are over, and the chapter on my 40’s has begun. I’ve been spending some time thinking back to when I turned 30 and how I reflected over the previous decade of my 20’s. What seems like … Continue reading →

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