2023 Travel Year in Review

It’s been a busy travel year, domestic and overseas - Reno, Hawai’i, Dublin, Portugal and the Caribbean. And of course, the usual meanderings in SoCal - LA, Orange County, San Diego and Santa Barbara.

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Highlights from Hawaii - Fall 2023

Lots of modernist and mid-century architectural highlights from the latest Honolulu visit - we’ll start with a pet hospital, a Googie event arena, a concert hall & an open air concert venue.

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Showing Up for Yourself, Showing Up for Others

I am just back from 3 weeks in Hawaii where I helped the rest of the family there care for my parents who are going through some health issues as they age. It’s heartening to know that if you’re lucky your parents will live long lives and you can help them navigate through the aging process. It’s also heartening to know that others who have gone through this before you, know how difficult it can be.

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Spiritual Place - Thurston Memorial Chapel

A 2023 architectural highlight was my June visit to the Thurston Memorial Chapel located on the Punahou School Campus in Honolulu. The chapel visit was exactly what I needed to lift my spirits.

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