Downtown Coal Harbor was once a shipyard for the industrial center and was also close to the railway terminus. Now it’s a haven for watching float planes take off and for watching boats pass by. There are numerous waterfront pubs and small stores along the seawall. Stroll along Water Street and you’ll enter Gas Town.…Read more »
France, Cinderella and Joan of Arc
Originally posted on Have Bag, Will Travel:
“This enchanting landmark is an architectural blend of many European styles, from 13th Century French Fortress to late Renaissance Palace. Since it was inspired by no single structure, Cinderella Castle represents them all” – Disney Official Souvenir Book Finding a castle to visit is not difficult in France…
Tasty Macaroons
I made some macaroons, but I added white chocolate and almonds. Here is the recipe: 4 cups Baker’s coconut 3 squares white chocolate baking bar 1 tsp. almond extract 4 egg whites 6 T. flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup sliced almonds 2/3 cup sugar Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour cookie…Read more »
The Culprit Sepsis
Sepsis is the leading cause of death in hospitals. It is the body’s response to an infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, amputations, and death. Sepsis affects over 26 million people worldwide each year. The risk of sepsis can be reduced by practicing good hygiene and staying current with vaccinations. While sepsis…Read more »
France, Soissons and Making Sense of Unfortunate Nicknames
Originally posted on Have Bag, Will Travel:
It was too early to book into our holiday accommodation which was only just a few miles away so after a surprisingly good IBIS Hotel breakfast we set out to explore the town of Soissons. The place was unusually quiet for a Monday morning and many of the shops in…
A grand morning at the Vermilion Lakes
Christopher Martin Photography Time spent at the Vermilion Lakes in Banff National Park is always worthwhile. It had been a while since I had watched day break there so on the weekend I drove up to do that. I went very early so I was able to make some long exposures at the second lake…Read more »
Dead Man’s Hand
Originally posted on Marrow:
Aces and eights. A dead man’s hand. So called because that is what James Butler Hickok held when he was shot from behind in a saloon in Deadwood, South Dakota in August 1876. One of the greatest gunslingers of the Old West lay dead from a gunshot in the back of…
Keys To Prevent Kidney Issues
Three things can contribute to kidney disease: high blood sugar high blood pressure high cholesterol If your blood sugar remains high, it can lead to damage of the blood vessels that feed the kidneys and to the part of the kidneys that filter the blood. High blood pressure and high cholesterol puts pressure on the…Read more »
Smoky Golden Moonrise
Christopher Martin Photography My son and I returned from a weekend hiking and camping with good friends in the Monashee Provincial Park in British Columbia on Monday night. Wildfires have been a clear and present danger across the province for the whole summer and west of Golden we drove between two separate fires that were…Read more »