Category: Travel + Place

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New Orleans JAZZ Fest 2026

saBEE,

Every time I close my eyes blowing that trumpet of mine, I look right into the heart of good old New Orleans. – Louis Armstrong This is my 8th time at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and MAO’s 10th. It is our first time staying for both four-day…

Travel + Place stormy clouds on the golf course

Stormy Weather

saBEE,

The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. – William Arthur Ward A plan for 18 holes of golf becomes questionable just before the 9th hole. The previous 7 holes were played well, with the exception of one big blow up…

Travel + Place maoVee in the hayfield

Our Summer in a hayfield

saBEE,

It’s a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.  Germany Kent Summer 2024 started out with 2 AirBnb reservations.  When we realized that the first reservation was not going…

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2020.10.31

saBEE,

When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether you take this for granted, or with gratitude. C.K. Chesterton Three years ago, we had terrible news delivered to us. My mate was diagnosed with cancer. He dedicated his focus on researching the cancer and the best options for treatment….

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2020.10.18

saBEE,

Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good. Maya Angelou Not too far from where we are staying is a famous church and the best New Mexican food. Very glad…