On the last night of August, we attended the Rockies vs. Baltimore Orioles baseball game at Coors Field. While clouds threatened rain from the first pitch, they burst after the fifth inning and resulted in a delay of an hour and a half. We gave up after 45 minutes and hoofed to Union Station to board an RTD train for the ride home. When play resumed, the game went into extra innings and ended with a web gem, over-the-fence catch by Orioles centerfielder Colton Cowser robbing Rockies Jake McCarthy of a game-winning home run.
A few miles north of Beaufort, SC, the Old Sheldon Church ruins sit on private property but is open to visitors and serve as an event venue. Built in 1753, it was burned down by the British in 1779, rebuilt in 1826 only to be burned down again by General Sherman in 1865. Within the ruins is the burial site of Colonel Bull and General Oglethorpe, two key figures in the founding of Savannah, GA.
We visited during our tour of the Southeast Coast in July, 2026.
Several years in the making, the new pedestrian trail around Tabor Lake in Wheat Ridge provides wonderful views of the Front Range foothills, and the occasional storm front. The new trail also allows access to the Clear Creek Greenbelt from Van Gordon Street. Stop by the new shelter at the trail's western end for a quiet respite.
Rising like a skeleton castle above Lake Estes, the Estes Powerplant substation is part of the 90-year-old Colorado-Big Thompson Project. This hydroelectric plant has a rated capacity of 45,000 kW through three generators.
Late morning on a cloudy Tuesday during our annual Thanksgiving visit to Chicago.
We took the time to sight-see this object, typically referred to as The Bean. It's a massive, 110-ton public art sculpture at Grant Park designed to resemble liquid mercury. Its 168 highly polished stainless steel plates are welded together with no visible seams to create a mirror-like surface that reflects both the visitors and the city skyline.
Since its unveiling in 2004, the Bean is likely the most photographed location in the city.
A highlight of our annual Thanksgiving pilgrimage to Chicago came when we dined with friends at Twin Anchors Restaurant and Tavern, world famous for their slow-cooked ribs. Here, Devera carries the few ribs that were left for our take home.
The Santa Fe Convention Center features an 18,000 sq. ft., column-free ballroom, a landscaped courtyard and is located in the heart of the city's downtown. This outdoor hallway traverses the south side of the building, along Marcy Street.
