Ireland has more flowers than any place I have ever seen. The range and variety of wildflowers, cultivated flowers and gardens is a constant source of amazement and enjoyment.  And I love to photograph them.  So last week, on a particularly fine evening, I made […]

I live in the village of Ring, across Dungarvan Bay from the larger market town of Dungarvan. Ring is located in An Ghaeltacht, the only Irish speaking area of Co. Waterford. In Irish, the name of the village is An Rinn.  All the signage is […]

I’ve just returned from nearly three weeks in Ireland.  While there, I happily revisited one of my very favourite Boutique Hotels:  The Quay House (pronounced: The Key House for North Americans). The front garden is filled with colourful flowers Historic and Charming The Quay House, […]

On a recent trip to Tennessee, I visited The Hermitage, the home of President Andrew Jackson.  It was the first time I had ever been to Tennessee.  I was invited to the wedding of a former student and took the opportunity to spend a couple […]