Celebrating the Norse god ULLR in Breckenridge CO

Celebrating the Norse god ULLR in Breckenridge CO

By Eileen Ogintz Breckenridge, CO — Let’s all give it up for ULLR!  It seems the entire town of Breckenridge CO is lining Main Street to celebrate the Norse god of snow, aka the patron saint of skiers. Ullr Fest, started 58 years ago, is back after taking a...
Memories of South Africa Before Omicron

Memories of South Africa Before Omicron

Since the news broke that the first cases of the Omicron variant had been found in South Africa, I’ve been thinking more about the people we met on that trip

Holiday lights everywhere!

Holiday lights everywhere!

Let’s see where we can celebrate, whether we return to an annual tradition or make it an outing with relatives and friends you’ve been with over Thanksgiving

San Francisco Is a Great City for Walking

San Francisco Is a Great City for Walking

San Francisco, one of my favorite American cities, is ready to welcome you as long as you can flash your card at restaurants, bars, etc., and wear your mask

Are you ready a romantic getaway?

Are you ready a romantic getaway?

A romantic just-for-you dinner, a scented bubble bath for two, flower petals on your bed and someone to take care of your every need.