Travel
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A Dream Vacation to Scotland
© Copyright Ian Taylor and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. I have always been fascinated with history. I can lose myself for hours simply researching different civilizations and the ways of life of our ancestors. I am particularly in love with Scottish history. There is so much rich history in the land. From ancient battles, wars with England, battles with Vikings, clan feuds….Not to mention the amazing stories of the people who lived through it all. We all hear about William Wallace (Braveheart), but there are so many more legends and tales that derive from Scotland. All of this has fueled my endless need to learn more. So when asked where I would…
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Charles M. Schulz Museum & Research Center
Charlie Brown and his friends have warmed the hearts of generations of children and adults. Charles Schulz was a genius at finding humor in the trials and tribulations we call life! I think that is part of the appeal of the Peanuts is their ability to make us laugh at life. I have been a big fan of Charles Schulz’s work and when I was a kid, my stuffed Snoopy went everywhere I went. Charlie Brown Christmas is one of my favorite holiday shows to watch with my daughter and it warms my heart everytime I see the crew dancing around Schroeder playing the piano. This week I was looking for some fun quotes…
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Salt Lake City For The Holidays
I love to travel and see the world, but I have found some wonderful things to do and see right in my own back yard. Utah has been my home for many years now, and even though I have moved away a few times, I always seem to find my way back. Salt Lake City has something to offer everyone. It’s a beautiful city that sits right up against the Rocky Mountains, offering fun dining, shopping areas, dance, music and theater, museums, indoor and outdoor sports, and of course, the great outdoors. If you love being outside, then this is an awesome place to find yourself. This city is a great…
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Inspirational Moms: Amy Norman and Stella Ma of Little Passports
One of the ways to teach our children to be compassionate and thoughtful of others is to teach them about the world around them. With knowledge and understanding of others comes an appreciation of the diversity that makes up our planet. I recently discovered a wonderful company called Little Passports that provides a fun and educational tool for parents to use that gets children excited about learning. I had a chance to interview the the two founders, Amy Norman and Stella Ma, both moms, and they talk about what inspired them to start Little Passports. Tell us what inspired you both to start Little Passports? Amy: I moved around a lot as…
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Cycling Southern Utah
Mountain biking in the desert of Southern Utah isn’t a traditional Thanksgiving activity, but it certainly is one worth considering. I had a blast! Let me tell you about it… First; Southern Utah is a mountain biker’s heaven. From the western corner of St. George, just two-hours drive from Las Vegas, across to Moab on the east side, Utah has a lot to offer when it comes to riding for activity, sport, or sight-seeing. Utah boasts some of the most picturesque trail riding in the world, including petrified sand dunes, wooded forest, deeply-eroded canyons and high mountain tops. All colored in brilliant red sand and world-class geology. With a hundred…
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The Majestic Kelp Forests Of Catalina
Not many people realize that one of the most beautiful forests in California is the one under the water, just off shore. -That’s right, the pacific coast is home to one of the most beautiful kelp forests on the planet, and most people watch those beautiful sunsets without the slightest idea that the sun is setting on a whole new world under there. I just got back from a three-day live-aboard dive trip near Catalina, an island off the coast of Los Angeles. I was aboard The Sand Dollar, a dive boat that provides live-aboard diving excursions nearly 365 days a year. Before I get to the sights, let me…