Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site

 Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site

While we were in Richmond visiting Brennan and Hannah this past December, we visited the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site. Like us, our kids enjoy National Park sites. Also like us, and maybe like you, we had no idea who Maggie L. Walker was and why she would merit a national historic site dedicated to her. We were interested in finding out.

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Seen Any Good Movies Lately?

 Seen Any Good Movies Lately?

Though we’re not avid television watchers except maybe the evening news, we really enjoy watching movies. Dramas, documentaries, mystery/suspense, some fantasy. and, yes, even some rom-coms float my boat. I also enjoy musicals, but usually have to see them alone (if you catch my drift). I tend to avoid horror and movies that employ excessive and/or gratuitous violence and I’m not a big fan of the anime or martial arts genres.

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Celebrating the Lunar New Year in Las Vegas

 Celebrating the Lunar New Year in Las Vegas

In the spirit of relaxation, we decided to take the day off from our list of projects and celebrate the New Year. We decided to celebrate at Las Vegas’ Chinatown Plaza. It was cold and clear and there was a brisk breeze as we headed to Spring Mountain Road and the Chinatown area of Las Vegas.

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