Last Day in Seattle – Day 4
It’s our last day in Seattle and there is still so much to see and do! Since our flight was scheduled for late afternoon, we had the opportunity to visit three more attractions before leaving for the airport. Safeco Field First stop on our last day was a tour of Safeco Field, home of the […]
4 Days in Seattle – Day 2
As I said in my last post, there is so much to do and see in Seattle, Washington! Day 2, Sunday, was a bit more sedate. We knew the downtown area would be crazy with Seahawks and Cowboys fans, so we decided to take the ferry and head over to Bainbridge Island. (Unfortunately, my sister […]
Romance Writers of America Conference Follow-up
The Romance Writers of America conference was AMAZING! Not only did I get to sit in on and moderate incredible panels, I got to meet some of my favorite authors, too! And the literacy fundraiser was a complete success raising over $50,000 for three Orange County charities: ProLiteracy Worldwide, Read OC, and Literacy Volunteers – […]
Shop until you drop—Mall of America
What could be better than spending a weekend with the girls shopping? And I’m not talking about your local mall; I’m talking about the mall to end all malls, The Mall of America. This incredible place, which is celebrating its 20 year anniversary this year, has over 520 stores on four floors. It boasts […]
Calling all Notre Dame Vs. Navy Fans!
How would you like to see the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame and Navy go head-to-head in the Emerald Isle Classic on Monday, September 1st, in Ireland? Fans, we have a stellar package for you, including round trip airfare! For the game: Two nights at the luxurious Lyrath Estate in Klkenny Club tickets to […]
Did you know…
Babe Ruth’s Jersey, worn in 1920 when he was with the Yankees, sold for $4.4 million dollars just the other day? This set a record as the highest price paid for any item of sports memorabilia. And it’s not just the Sultan of Swat’s jersey that has a heavy price tag; his home run balls, […]
Second Jewel in the Crown—The Preakness Stakes
With I’ll Have Another capturing a victory in the Kentucky Derby, every horse racing fan’s thoughts have turned to The Preakness Stakes to see if this wonderful horse will be able to capture that precious second jewel in the Derby Crown. Located in Baltimore, The Preakness Stakes are run at the Pimlico Race Track which […]
From Lucky Pennies to Good Luck Bats — Baseball Superstitions
We’re all a little superstitious, I mean, come on who doesn’t have something special that brings us luck. And professional athletes are known for their rituals and superstitions. From the number on their jerseys, to the meal they eat the night before a game, baseball players have some very colorful and endearing superstitions. Did you […]
Crowning Glory–The Sport of Kings
Dust off your hats and get your Mint Julep cups down from storage. Saturday, May 5th marks the start of the Triple Crown of American Horse Racing, The Kentucky Derby (Race for the Roses). This ‘Fastest Two Minutes in Sports’ (1-1/4 miles of dirt track) occurs at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Here you will […]
What’s In A Name?
As we approach Baseball season, I thought it would be great fun to take a look back at what the nicknames of some of the famous baseball players were known by. Hank Aaron – Hammer Johnny Bench – Little General Ty Cobb – The Georgia Peach Dizzy Dean – The Great Man Joe DiMaggio – […]
