The last time I was in Charleston immediately after hurricane Hugo (1989). My father was living here, and I came down to help him pack up and move—the devastation from the storm was so bad he could no longer live in his home. Every roof tile was blown off and then it poured, creating a near river pouring onto his … Read More
Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC is definitely not to be confused with Wilmington, Delaware. The Delaware city is home to many large banks and during my many business trips there was all about business. The North Carolina Wilmington is brimming with southern charm and operates at a leisurely pace. The first stop this morning was to the Airlie Gardens. It was closed throughout … Read More
Norfolk, Virginia (day 2)
Today was a long but very satisfying day. I’d read that Norfolk has an arts district, “NEON,” and that it had a lot of murals and street art. That I could not miss. It surpassed my expectations—it covers a large area, with artwork by lots of different people and in many different styles. I’d walk and think I’d reached the … Read More
Norfolk, Virginia
While in Baltimore we had two iconic meals. At the Crafty Crab Sue had blue crabs and I had crawfish (I’m allergic to crabs). This morning we had a fabulous breakfast at Miss Shirley’s Café. When we arrived there was no line, but by the time we were leaving there was a LONG line. We understood why. Today should have … Read More
American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore, Maryland
Today was the first day of a road trip heading south. Baltimore is a city with many charms. But for me the place I must visit every trip here is the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM). The museum exhibits the work of largely unknown, untrained artists. This is the art I collect, so to have gallery after gallery of whimsical, … Read More
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