Last weekend I stayed in one of Tulsa’s newest Airbnbs…Buck Atom’s Cosmic Crash Pad. The crash pad is located just steps from Historic Route 66. And to make it EVEN better, the property is located right behind Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios and the roadside attraction, Buck Atom, the 21-foot tall space cowboy. The Craftsman-style house…
Category: travel
Make the World a Happier Place…
I’ve learned many things while traveling, but one of the most important things I’ve learned is to talk to people. A simple action that creates great joy. Wherever my travels take me, near or far, I do these three simple things: make eye contact, smile and say hello. It is a truly wonderful thing. On…
Hill Country Day Trip
Summers are for road trips and the Texas Hill Country is one of the prettiest parts of Texas. I’ve spent many an hour in a car driving back roads discovering this state’s many wonderful places. That’s how this road trip happened… First Stop: Mazama Coffee Company; Dripping Springs These folks know coffee…and treats. They offer…
Gelato, The Mafia and Flying Shoes
I recently returned from a winter vacation in Florence with my mother, Cita, and my daughter, Kate. Florence is ancient, in all the right ways, but the streets are tricky. They can be treacherous if one is not vigilant and careful while walking on the uneven, cobblestone paths. This trip had been a good one for…
King William Fair – San Antonio, TX
King William Fair is a festival held the last Saturday of Fiesta. This year marks the 47th anniversary of the fair. King William Fair is the whole package: arts and crafts, food and drink, live music, people-watching, kids fun area all set in the beautiful setting of King William. My senses were delighted. The event is put…