Caroline Kennedy: She Walks in Beauty
Caroline Kennedy feels like a childhood friend. I grew up seeing her image on TV and in Life magazine articles. She was a White House princess, and, like many of my classmates, I wanted to be her…
Mendocino County: Days of Wine and Rhodies, part 2
“This plant is having sex 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for 3 or 4 months; it’s very strenuous!” Jim Celeri is showing me a gorgeous rhododendron that is in full bloom, and explaining the plant’s need for water. While I’d prefer a less thirsty specimen for my garden, I have fallen in love….”
California Academy of Sciences: The Rainforest in my Back Yard
I’ve visited rainforests around the world—in Argentina and Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, in the mountains of Madagascar, and in Queensland, Australia. But my favorite rainforest is less than four miles from downtown San Francisco.
King Tut’s Menagerie: Animal Gods in Ancient Egypt
This article was originally published on Examiner.com on June 29, 2009. The magnificent Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibit at San Francisco’s de Young Museum provides a glimpse into the beliefs of ancient Egyptians, whose religion permeated daily...Where to find deals on airfares, hotels, car rentals, and more
This article was originally published on Examiner.com on April 20, 2009. One “benefit” of the current worldwide economic crisis is the super-low airfares we’re seeing lately. Cruise lines, too, have some amazing specials. In both cases, the bulk of...Best online travel resources: Know before you go
Here are websites to help you find the best seats and meals, avoid dangerous destinations, stay healthy, comply with travel regulations, get through airport lines more quickly, purchase travel insurance, and more.
