Archive for September, 2010
Amarillo: The Panhandle Plains Historical Museum

Amarillo: The Panhandle Plains Historical Museum

By Mary Gallagher One of many great things to see and do in Amarillo, Texas is visiting the huge Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Amarillo is an interesting city any time of the year and to many travelers drive straight through to or from Denver, Santa...

Harp Statue

Exploring Orlando’s “Other Face”

Story and photographs by Dorothea Michelman “You’re visiting Orlando? – Disney World, right?” my friends guessed with knowing smiles. “Not this time,” I rejoined, blissfully envisioning an evening with Puccini and La...

In Search of Memphis Magic

In Search of Memphis Magic

Story and photos by Dorothea S. Michelman From the blues to rock ‘n’ roll and soul, all roads lead to Memphis, Tennessee, where American popular music still sets the tune. Whether it’s country your ears cotton to or if you’re more...

AMTRAK ACROSS THE US

AMTRAK ACROSS THE US

Compiled by Mary Gallagher NEW ST. LOUIS-CHICAGO schedule Highlights NEW AMTRAK TRAIN TIMETABLE CHICAGO – More opportunity for business or pleasure between Chicago and St. Louis is a highlight of Amtrak’s new timetable, effective Nov. 1, 2004....

Pritikin Lecture Room

Lose weight in luxury at Pritikin

Learn a healthier lifestyle while on vacation By Arvin Steinberg Most of us go on vacation, have a good time, overindulge a little, probably put on a few pounds, and when we return home, it’s back to the old routine. So, just for a moment, imagine...