Archive for July 15th, 2006
Today’s great quote
When I was talking this morning to my good friend, Alan, the conversation turned to subjects that brought up this favorite old quote of mine. I’d like to share it with you:
“To know and think you don’t know is the highest attainment.
To not know and think you do is a disease.” ~~ Lao Tze
Enjoy!
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Look out, ghosts, here we come!
Last year, two of my girlfriends and I spent the night totally alone in one of America’s top 10 most haunted places, the Lemp Mansion in St. Louis. My girlfriend, Roshini did some posting of photos and editorial about our adventure. Be sure to pay attention to some of the later photos with the “orbs” in them. We truly did not see these when we were taking the picture, they only showed up later. We can’t explain them.
We also couldn’t explain why Cindy’s cell phone, that was turned totally off, started to ring in a ringtone she had never used before. When she answered it, no one was there.
Roshini and Cindy spent most of the night praying the ghosts would leave us alone. It made me a bit frustrated because I was there to see the ghosts!
Well, my good friend, David wants to go to see the ghosts too, so we have reservations to spend the night at the Lemp Mansion in the next few days. I’ll post a full report with photos after the adventure. Stay tuned.
Technorati tags: st. louis, travel, Lemp Mansion, ghost, paranormal, bed & breakfast, haunted
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If you like music, you must experience this!
Since I just returned from Seattle, I have to also write a bit about my other favorite place to visit while there. Anyone who likes music absolutely MUST take the time to visit the Experience Music Project Museum right next to the Space Needle. It truly lives up to its name too. It’s a wonderful experience.
When you first get there, they give you a receiver that you wear, a pair of earphones and a remote control. Every item in the museum has a number by it. You punch the number into the remote and the item gives you your own little experience. For example, if it’s an item of clothing, you might hear its owner tell you about it. If it’s a video screen you might get to watch a video of the performer (for example, Jimi Hendrix playing the Star Spangled Banner at Woodstock.) If it’s an album cover, you could listen to the tracks on the album. There’s even an entire room of one-of-a-kind instruments and you can click to hear each one being played.
Each person’s experience is unique that person. You watch, listen and learn all about everything music. They have areas set up for types of music where they tell about the origin of each and the people who made it famous; from gospel, jazz and blues to rock, hip-hop and grunge. Jimi Hendrix even has his own room of memorabilia. (My son loves it when I go there because he’s a huge Hendrix fan and they have a very large variety of unusual and rare t-shirts, especially for Hendrix.)
I’ve never visited a museum like it. Next time you are in Seattle, you really must check it out!
Technorati tags: travel, seattle, Experience Music Project
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Pike’s Market in Seattle
During my 5-day trip to Seattle this week, I frequented Pike’s Market in downtown Seattle. If you have never heard of it, it’s a combination of a farmer’s market, a fresh fish market, a really spectacular florist, an artist’s walk, a new age area and oh, so much more. The Market consists of many, many shops and booths and restaurants and pubs all gathered in a multi-level underground market that is truly unique. The atmosphere buzzes with excitement, no matter what time of the year or what day of the week. I’ve been there many times and never cease to be surprised by something new and wonderful each time I visit.
As might be predicted by those who know me, I’m always a sucker for the varied and beautiful jewelry on sale by the designers. I never leave Seattle without a few new pieces. It’s also a great treat to pick up some fresh fruits or other goodies to snack on in the hotel during the visit. And the lovely warm people of Seattle are so welcoming, it’s just a fun adventure any time you want to visit. I guess this post sounds a lot like an ad for the place, but I just love it and would love to see it continue to thrive. Please make sure you visit Pike’s Market any time you find yourself in the Seattle area.
Technorati tags: Pike’s Market, travel, seattle
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