Understated opulence. Is there such a thing? Seems like a contradictory statement, right? But, as we drove up and parked curbside at the Richardson-Bates House Museum, in Oswego, New York, this was my very first thought. It stood silently at the corner, like a sentinel, guarding the past, protecting the treasures that lay within. The Tuscan Villa, designed and built … [Read more...]
How to Spend the Weekend in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona
I flew into Phoenix, Arizona for a weekend as a guest of a convention. It took place downtown so I decided to spend my free time by making the most of the time I was there. The convention booked me into a luxury suite on the 30th floor of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel that overlooked the city. It had 2 bathrooms, a living room, and a bedroom with an extra cushy King … [Read more...]
Canandaigua, New York | Anti-Aging Wine in the Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes, In Upper New York State, is known for its excellent anti-aging wine. That's because it contains a high concentration of resveratrol that's found in the skin of the grapes that are grown there. It's produced naturally, has life-sustaining properties, and helps prevent heart disease and cancer, depending on how it's grown and processed. I had to try some … [Read more...]
