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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures
My mother’s tears of happiness shone in the morning sun. Her first look at Ireland was as full of emotion as her ancestors were full of blarney.
Robbie helped choreograph several European trips with mum “I’m home,” she cried, lifting her hands heavenward. “I feel their spirits.” Then she wept. My sister and I looked at one another, blinking back our own tears. Then we hugged mum and all of us cried. I remembered watching “The Wizard of Oz” as a five-year-old, with my mother at my side. Near the end, when Dorothy wakes up safely back in Kansas, her auntie and uncle at her side and the scarecrow and his pals tu

Christene Meyers
Jul 18, 20127 min read


Pisa Italy tips for making the most of your time
Discover the charm of Pisa, Italy, beyond its famous Leaning Tower. From riverside strolls along the Arno to quiet piazzas, this Tuscan gem blends history, architecture, and authentic Italian moments perfect for curious travelers and first-time visitors alike.

Cookie & Keller
Jul 17, 20127 min read


Theater in San Diego is as varied as the jewels in a royal crown, each one offering its own unique light and sparkle.
STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS Theater in San Diego is as varied as the jewels in a royal crown, each one offering its own unique light and sparkle. In five years of reflecting on the gems here, I’ve never seen a “faux stone.” The talent pool is large and varied, the fare is a lively mix of drama, musicals and new experimental work, and – this is a critical element – the actors, musicians and crew are passionate. It shows. Sunday’s matinee of “Man of LaMancha” at Cygnet Th

Christene Meyers
Jul 17, 20122 min read
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