Books & WritingBook Review: The Boy Who Loved Anne FrankA beautifully written examination of survivor guilt and PTSD.TemaMarch 28, 2023
Books & Writing, TravelBook Review: The Courtesan’s DaughterBook review of "The Courtesan's Daughter" by Susanne Dunlap. See also my review of her book, The Portraitist, which I loved!TemaMarch 15, 2023
Books & Writing, TravelAre the Galapagos Islands Worth the Cost & Hassle?We hesitated about going to the Galapagos because of the cost. Turns out you can do it more cheaply & help the locals. Totally worth it!TemaMarch 6, 20234 Comments
Books & WritingChatGPT is a Lying Narcissist!ChatGPT and its Bing search engine equivalent have an AI version of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. They will tell you lies but sound oh, so convincing.TemaFebruary 20, 20231 Comment
TravelIs Cuenca, Ecuador, the Perfect Winter Snowbird Destination (2023)Our quest for another place to escape long, cold Canadian winters has led us to Ecuador. TemaJanuary 29, 20234 Comments
TravelStrawberries at Lunch: Mexico City Food & Drink Reviews (2023)Where to eat in Mexico City, by district.TemaJanuary 22, 20232 Comments
TravelWhat to do on a Monday in Mexico City (2023)Most museums in Mexico City are closed on Mondays, but there's still plenty to do.TemaJanuary 17, 20232 Comments
Travel, History & PoliticsWhat to Do in Magnificent Mexico City – Part I (2023)Mexico City adventures: cycling in the city, eating, drinking, and the incredible Anthropology MuseumTemaJanuary 11, 20236 Comments
Travel, History & PoliticsWhat to do in Magnificent Mexico City: Part 2 (2023)Exploring ancient Mexico City: the Zocalo, the Templo Mayor archeological site, and the magnificent colonial-era Postal PalaceTemaJanuary 11, 20231 Comment
Books & WritingBook Review: The Portraitist, by Susanne DunlapA different perspective on the French Revolution -- through the eyes of a rising female portrait artist. TemaJanuary 5, 20231 Comment