Active Woman Traveler

04/08/2024

More dreamy days in — what a beautiful setting for a vibrant city!

04/08/2024

And a beautiful trail run and more in

04/08/2024

Highlights of Spokane, Washington! Thanks, 100 Things to Do in Spokane Before You Die! Antics at the Looff Carrousel, Big Red Wagon, Sky Ride, Bowl and Pitcher, Mount Spokane, the Scoop, Milk Bottle, Iron Goat, plus spottings of moose, marmots, mama deer with fawn and a grouse.

31/07/2024

Beautiful trail run this morning in Spokane, Washington!

30/07/2024

Vacation means digging in to a great book!

28/07/2024

Newt had a great day today! Running with the pack around followed by a stroll around the South of the James Market (both with lots of dog buddies to greet and humans to charm!), a visit to patio where he got to see family favorite Brian, a cool time at / , lots of@love at Forest Hill while Mom got beer to go, a quick stop at the patio while Mom got a sandwich. And then a long nap! Plus he got this cool “drinking buddy” bandanna and dog treats from

27/07/2024

Inspiring story of cross-cultural efforts to improve education for Black children, but still too much hatred and sorrow. I highly recommend the exhibit on Rosenwald schools at Celebrate progress. Never forget.

13/07/2024

Just a few of the iconic Style Weekly covers and people from the exhibit at the Valentine, now open to the public. (And free this Sunday!) Thanks for the memories, and the continuing coverage,

30/06/2024

Cider cocktail (Mojito, yum!) in this super dog friendly cidery! Cool new space, ! Plus a pride-focused afternoon and vendors. 🥰🌈

30/06/2024

It’s always stout season! Storm Water Stout from new Brainstorm Brewhouse: conditioned on vanilla, cinnamon, coconut and banana.

30/06/2024

Authors Day at South of the James market! The only thing hotter than the weather is our books! Here at Forest Hill Park till 1 p.m.! .of.poetry

24/06/2024

A newly released article on CNN.com has Richmond at the #1 spot for "America's Best Town to Visit in 2024" and includes quotes from me, as author of "100 Things to Do in Richmond Before You Die," as well as other people who make Richmond an amazing place: Kelli Lemon, Scott Jones, Hamilton Glass, Bill Martin, and Mike Lindsey! Go, RVA! CNN The Valentine https://www.cnn.com/travel/richmond-virginia-best-towns-america

Arts, culture and culinary creations are on display in dynamic neighborhoods across Richmond. And the city is taking a hard look at its complicated history.

24/06/2024

Fun times tonight at Altria Theater (with three of my favorite people!)!

22/06/2024

Fascinating look behind the scenes at The Valentine with director Bill Martin, on a member tour. The "all Richmond all the time" museum has such an extensive collection, carefully stored for future research and exhibitions, along with informative, eye-opening exhibits. The tour was a rich reminder of the value of membership dollars and contributions! Oh, and it confirmed, yet again, why it deserves a place in my book, “100 Things to Do in Richmond Before You Die”!

15/06/2024

Still wondering where to take Dad tomorrow? Pick up a copy of “100 Things to Do in Richmond Before You Die” for dozens of ideas! These copies are at The Valentine, where you can also pick up a copy of “Virginia Beer” and lots of other great locally focused gifts. And browse some enlightening exhibits while you’re there, too.

11/06/2024

I stumbled upon this video of friend, fellow writer, and creative busy woman Kari Smith! Baby goats!

Discover the charm of local entrepreneurship in Hanover County with Kari Smith of Rhythm Ranch Homestead! 🏡🐐 Thanks to Hanover County Economic Development,...

08/06/2024

Happy 10th anniversary, Ardent Craft Ales! Thanks for a great party! Terrific beer, food, music, service, and guests🍻

04/06/2024

He’s here!

26/05/2024

Fun AND informative! The Richmond streetcar tour! Looking forward to tomorrow’s Richmond Sampler bike tour (and to the future of a more bike-friendly RVA).

26/05/2024

Picked up a copy of “James” by Percival Everett at Shelf Life today and while there confirmed that they still carry my book, “100 Things to Do in Richmond Before You Die,” too. 🥰 I can’t wait to dig into “James.” Humorous but powerful and thought provoking, I hear. Perhaps in that sense at least not so different from Twain, if you read between the lines.

20/05/2024

I stumbled upon a moving video of last year's fire at the Metro Richmond Zoo, one of "100 Things to Do in Richmond Before You Die." View, go, enjoy, and support this local gem. Metro Richmond Zoo

On June 4, 2023, a serious fire occurred in behind-the-scenes areas of the Metro Richmond Zoo. This documentary tells the story of what happened that night a...

12/05/2024

Happy Mother’s Day!

From my family to yours: May you make 100 more memories together, delightful sparks of joy to hold close to your heart!

12/05/2024

Happy Mother’s Day!

From my family to yours: May you make 100 more memories together wherever you roam, delightful sparks of joy to hold close to your heart!

11/05/2024

Welcome to Richmond Ivy!

11/05/2024

Toasting the preview weekend of Richmond’s newest brewery, Brainstorm Brewhouse, serving at Black Heath Meadery. A bee-utiful, hoppy pairing 😁 Enjoying a delightful DDH NEIPA. Also in the lineup, an English style mild and an American light lager. Congratulations

11/05/2024

Mother’s Day idea #7

Get a delicious dessert for Mom from Shyndigz and pick up gifts in their cool little market of edibles and other creative merchandise (including “100 Things to Do in Richmond”) or swing by Spotty Dog for some epic ice cream. Shyndigz Shyndigz Market & 2Go Cafe

11/05/2024

Mother’s Day idea #7

Get a delicious dessert for Mom from Shyndigz and pick up gifts in their cool little market of edibles and other creative merchandise (including “100 Things to Do in Richmond”) or swing by Spotty Dog for some epic ice cream!

10/05/2024

Mother’s Day idea #6

Take Mom to one of Richmond’s deliciously fun tasting rooms – craft beer, cider, and spirits. Pick up her copy of “100 Things to Do in Richmond” while you’re at Hardywood Park, Virago Spirits, Buskey Cider, Courthouse Creek Cider, and Final Gravity. Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Virago Spirits Buskey Cider Courthouse Creek Cider Final Gravity Brewing Co.

09/05/2024

Mother’s Day shopping idea #5

Does Mom love books? Support Mom and Richmond’s independent bookstores: Fountain, Book People, The Little Bookshop, and Shelf Life Books. Pick up books by her favorite authors, book lovers’ accessories, and a copy of “100 Things to Do in Richmond,” too! Fountain Bookstore, Inc. Book People Richmond

08/05/2024

Mother’s Day idea #4

Does Mom like flowers and gardening? Plan an outing to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Wander through a Million Blooms and find botanical gifts – useful and decorative – at the Garden shop. Or go to The Valentine for Richmond history and RVA-focused gifts, or the Virginia Museum of History & Culture for Virginia-focused history and gifts. Or get outside to Pocahontas State Park. And all sell “100 Things to Do in Richmond,” too! The Valentine Virginia Museum of History & Culture Pocahontas State Park