Angels and Other Creatures: Mount Auburn Cemetery

During a recent visit to New Hampshire to help my sister move, I passed by many cemeteries. As historic as they were, I never saw an angel statue. As my trip ended, I realized I couldn’t possibly leave New England without seeing at least one angel. I did some research, found Mount Auburn Cemetery, and allotted myself an hour to tour it prior to... read more

Need My Angels

We are already two months into 2021 and I haven’t seen an angel yet. San Diego weather is perfect for angel hunting right now: sunny with a light breeze. Is that breeze from an angel’s wings you might ask? I had two requirements for my search. One, a cemetery I haven’t visited before. Two, it needed to be within an hour drive from my... read more

It’s a Stroll in the Park – Heisler Park

A few months ago, my husband and I needed a “day”cation and decided to drive an hour north to Laguna Beach. We started with a delicious lunch on the outdoor patio at C’est La Vie. Afterwards, we headed to Heisler Park. This park offers an easy one mile walk along the coastline. In addition to the ocean views, there are 17 pieces of public... read more

Checking Out El Campo Santo Cemetery

We finally had a cool morning in San Diego and I went exploring. Believe it or not, there are several cemeteries in the area I still haven’t visited. This trip took me to Old Town to see El Campo Santo Cemetery. I’ve been to Old Town many times taking in the museums, shopping at the unique stores, and eating great Mexican food, but I’ve... read more

Visiting UCSD’s Outdoor Sculptures

On a recent visit to La Jolla, my friend Penne took me through a part of the UCSD campus I hadn’t seen before. With six undergraduate colleges and five graduate schools spread over 1000 acres, it’s quite easy to miss something. There are nineteen pieces of commissioned art as a result of a partnership between the college and The Stuart... read more