Posted in Culture on 01. Jul, 2009 by Julie.
Over the weekend we took a short trip to the Bristol Museum to view the Banksy Art Exhibit. Banksy, the world famous elusive graffiti artist, had his first organized showing in what is speculated to be his hometown of Bristol, England. His art has popped up all over the world and up until now, without [...]
Posted in Life on 21. Jun, 2009 by Wayland.
I’ve been giving some thought to my kids lately. Only fitting I should write about these thoughts on Father’s Day. I’ve wondered for some time in what way(s) I’m damaging my children? Or, from a positive perspective, what kind of legacy am I leaving with my children…in what way will they remember me? I’m under [...]
Enjoying the most amazing weather over the weekend, we took a little drive one hour northwest of here to the National Showcaves Centre for Wales. Caves, a dinosaur park, and little farm were experienced on and in a mountain and enjoyed especially by the small dinosaur lover in our family. I was quite amused by [...]
“A forest can be an enchanting thing.
As you will see in the Forest of Dean.”
Tolkien apparently spent some time in this forest which resulted in inspiration for Lord of the Rings. (My sincerest apologies for the shakiness. I have yet to realize that walking + videoing + little camera = shakiness.)
I am putting up another little video about going to Chester, England. Nothing too fancy, but I thought you would enjoy the yellow fields of rapeseed (made into vegetable oil here), the unique Tudor buildings of Chester, England, and hearing a cute little description of eating a cupcake by the boy.
It may be asked what [...]
Last week our family took a little trip to Chester, England to celebrate the daughter’s 7th birthday. Instead of a big birthday party, we let our kids choose an “experience” to remember their birthday and an overnight trip to the zoo was chosen.
Chester, England is quite an interesting town 10 miles from Liverpool with Tudor [...]