Turning Music into Gold

Phonograph, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

We still listen to vinyl records from time to time.  In this photo is John Stewart's RSO LP Bombs Away Dream Babies which contains his hit Gold.

New Mexican

Sea Bass, Chayote, and Salad, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

We enjoyed this delicious and beautiful meal at Alma Cocina in Atlanta.  Alma Cocina cooks up gourmet Mexican cuisine.  This outstanding dish was called Corvina Sea Bass Mole Amarillo.

Living Outside the Box

One Jackson Square, New York, New York, USA

The facade of One Jackson Square is amazing.  Not only we were surprised by the design of this cool building, but also that it is a residential complex.  We thought for sure it was an office building.
 
We took this picture in a hurry with our phone from a car, hence the black corner.  While we could have cropped this out, we decided to leave it in as it somehow made sense given the shape of the building.

It Only Looks Like Mars

Mountains and Desert, Nevada, USA

It may look like Mars, but this is actually central Nevada!

World's Largest Pizza

World's Largest Pizza, Havana, Florida, USA

Back in October 1991, we traveled to the tiny town of Havana, Florida to see and eat from the world's largest pizza (at that time).  For the cost of $2 a slice, we were a part of history!

Tallahassee restaurateur Lorenzo Amato aimed to regain the record for "The World's Largest Pizza" for the USA with this massive rectangular pizza.  It was the biggest, but given its size and the long preparation and cooking times, it was far from the best.  Luckily, no one expected it to be gourmet!

A Spring Reminder

Dogwood Flowers, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Leaves are falling and Fall is officially underway.  Here was the scene in the early weeks of Spring when the trees were filling with leaves and flowers.

Ready for Next Year

Lake Beach, Fort Yargo State Park, Winder, Georgia, USA

The days are getting shorter and cooler, but it's not too early to be thinking about places near and far to visit next year.  If you have kids, this lakeside "beach" in Fort Yargo State Park might be for you.

An Afternoon Pick-Me-Up

Construction Workers, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

We spotted these construction workers taking a break one afternoon in downtown Atlanta.  When you're tired, you rest where you can.

Discovering Columbus

Columbus Monument, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Today marks the 521st anniversary of Christopher Columbus' landing in the 'New World'.

The Columbus Monument was erected in 1992 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of his arrival in the Americas.

With all the new thoughts about the aftermath of Columbus, some might wonder why in the birthplace of the most freedom-loving nation on earth there is a monument to a man who inflicted tyranny on native peoples.

Whatever the truth was about Columbus, we leave it to each person to decide.

Don't Blow It

Warning Sign, Maho Beach, Sint Maarten

This warning sign is posted on Maho Beach, which sits at the end of the sole runway for Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM). 

Princess Juliana is internationally known as a terrific place for plane-spotting and for getting really close to arriving and departing aircraft.  Some people get a little too close and get blown into the rocky ocean beyond the runway.

Aux Champs-Élysées

Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris, France

From atop the Arc de Triomphe, we took this photo of the famous Avenue des Champs-Élysées back in the late 1990s.  The avenue is historic and has played host to historic events, but it continues to be famous for its ritzy shops, grandeur, and beauty.

U.L.O.

Ceiling Lamp, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

We saw this cool lamp at the World of Coca Cola in Atlanta.  As it resembles a UFO, we decided to title this post U.L.O. (Unidentified Lighted Object).

You Won't Cry Over this Tart

Onion Tart, Pine Mountain, Georgia, USA

This onion tart was delicious and made from fresh ingredients harvested at Callaway Gardens.

Fuel Wright Now

Fuel Truck, Dayton International Airport, Dayton, Ohio, USA

We have no idea if this company has any real ties to Orville and Wilbur, but it was cool to see this fuel truck at Dayton International Airport (DAY).

If you're ever in the area, there are several aviation museums nearby and even some cool exhibits in the James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.