I love New York City


The Book of HOV, Brooklyn Public Library 2023

There is always something to do in the city that never sleeps, even if you don’t know what you want to do. These pictures were captured on a recent trip during which we were able to enjoy this exhibit; and added bonus… there was no admission fee. It was definitely worth the trip.

Impressive artwork
Book of HOV display floor
Ended the day with a beautiful sunset

Biltmore Estate in Asheville North Carolina


Impressive and expansive grounds, include: a house, gardens, winery and village. Website: biltmore.com

Biltmore Estate, NC

The grounds are beautifully maintained, it speaks of the opulence enjoyed by the Vanderbilt family in days gone by. Today, it is a National Historic Landmark and one of North Carolina’s most popular tourist destinations and it is known as America’s largest home.

Indoor atrium

The home boasts a collection of artwork of more than 92,000 thousand items including works by Monet, Renoir and more. The tapestries alone are worth the visit.

The 250 room home’s construction began in 1889 and officially opened to family and friends in 1895.

One of many tapestries
One of the mansion’s few dining rooms
A visit to Biltmore is a must for history buffs

Online communication


In what ways do you communicate online?

For me, it’s a hit or miss. I enjoy Instagram not so sure about Facebook. Pinterest is my go to application because of its usefulness.

For real communication though, I rely on my iPhone’s FaceTime feature to connect with family. It’s my granddaughters (4 of them) preferred tool for talks with Abuela, 🥰

I’m slowly learning new ways to use technology to my advantage, in the meantime, I limit how often I make use of it.

“We do not have WiFi, speak to each other”
this sign was seen in a store in Panama 🇵🇦

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