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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures
Off to Cody, Wyoming, with our own dog and pony show
WE'RE USING acouple whereiscookie blogs to bring you up to date on Cookie's and Keller's summer.Today 's post features a recent article...

Christene Meyers
Jun 6, 20152 min read
Gone to the dogs and delightedly so with Nick and Nora on the road
YORKIES WILL TURN TEN THIS YEAR! PAWS UP FOR OUR FAITHFUL COMPANIONS AND ROAD WARRIORS Nick and Nora enjoy a recent trip to Glacier...

Christene Meyers
Jun 2, 20153 min read
Sandhill cranes in Stillwater County provide sweeping glimpse of exotic birdlife as they grace us for a time
MIGRATING CRANES THRILL ROAD-TRIPPERS AS THEY SWOOP DOWN FOR A STAY BY FISHTAIL A trio of sandhill cranes steps lightly across a field...

Christene Meyers
May 29, 20153 min read
Itti Bitti Bistro hatches big plans as Saturday street fair debuts May 30
ABSAROKEE ENTREPRENEURS GO ALL IN FOR FUN FAMILY GATHERING, SATURDAY MARKET Absarokee veterinarian and businessman Rex Anderson and his...

Christene Meyers
May 27, 20153 min read
Volunteers save historic building for its history, beauty and functionality
NEARING A CENTURY OLD, COBBLESTONE SCHOOL SHOWS 'CAN DO' SPIRIT IN SMALL MONTANA TOWN The historic Cobblestone School is nearing a proud...

Christene Meyers
May 23, 20153 min read
Back in Big Sky country with a book to sell
Writer's 'Dog and Pony Show' features fun readings, workshops with Writer's Voice between nature viewings Migrating birds happily load up...

Christene Meyers
May 20, 20153 min read
Florist creates gorgeous displays, lives on the bay in San Diego
Albert Sweet's eye for color and design make his flower shop an appealing stop at 11696 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego. MAKING...

Christene Meyers
May 15, 20153 min read
Desert critters, hybrids, rescue animals lead a happy life at Yuma's Camel Farm
CAMELS, HEDGHOGS, GOATS, BIRDS, ZEDONKS, TORTOISE LIVE IN HARMONY AT UNIQUE ARIZONA CAMEL FARM The Camel Farm near Yuma, Ariz., is...

Christene Meyers
May 12, 20153 min read
Spring lightly and with thanks into spring -- wherever you are on the planet
Cookie loves the jacaranda which flourishes in San Diego's Mediterranean climate, and in Barcelona, one of Cookie's favorite cities....

Christene Meyers
May 5, 20154 min read


Brilliant acting, fine writing pair for intriguing play at San Diego Rep
One of San Diego's most versatile actors, Rosina Reynolds, plays a neuroscientist who has created a non-biological being. Talented actor Nick Cagle plays the creation "born" over the course of the play. The production is excellent in all aspects. 'UNCANNY VALLEY' POSES THOUGHTFUL QUESTIONS ABOUT ROBOT TECHNOLOGY AND ITS PHILOSOPHICAL IMPLICATIONS The Lyceum is the attractive down town home of San Diego Repertory Theatre. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER and S

Christene Meyers
May 1, 20152 min read
Tada: 'Top Ten' lifetime performances on Cookie's hit parade
Bette Midler makes the "Tops" list with her effervescent energy and expressive voice. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER...

Christene Meyers
Apr 28, 20153 min read
Gaga, Bennett duo dazzle in fabulous New Year's Eve Vegas show
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga deliver wondrous performance TOP LIFETIME SHOWS LINGER IN ARTS REVIEWER'S HEART, AS SHE SHAMELESSLY GOES GAGA ...

Christene Meyers
Apr 24, 20154 min read
A small New Zealand town turns tragedy into architectural triumph
NAPIER, NEW ZEALAND OFFERS ART DECO DELIGHTS IN A TOWN THAT GREW FROM RUBBLE Napier is proud of its art deco design and buildings dating...

Christene Meyers
Apr 21, 20152 min read
Juhu Beach Club offers fine fare served with panache and Indian flair
Bay area Indian restaurant offers ambiance, art, films, family history, great fresh food Artful touches abound in Juhu Beach Club in...

Christene Meyers
Apr 15, 20154 min read


High Roller wheel - Take to the Las Vegas sky on the
Las Vegas loves to go big, and the High Roller delivers. Rising above the Strip, this giant observation wheel lifts you into a slow, smooth spin with jaw-dropping views of the neon skyline and desert beyond. Day or night, it’s pure Vegas magic—perfect for photos, laughs with friends, and that “wow, we’re really here” travel moment you won’t forget.

Cookie & Keller
Apr 8, 20153 min read
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