Author Archives: Virginia

T-shirt Tours: Tie-dyes & Fishy Smiles

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Virginia

Virginia’s t-shirt tours wind down today with her favorite t-shirt from a memorable visit to see the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. Yes, you guessed it, with her brother Dwight. (He really likes aquariums!) We spent 5 days traipsing around Atlanta … Continue reading →

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T-shirt Tours: grits galore (+more) in OBX

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Virginia

Today Virginia’s t-shirt tours travel to North Carolina’s Outer Banks (known as OBX.) Since over the years Virginia has enjoyed multiple visits to Nags Head beaches and environs, she has a big stack of OBX t-shirts. Here’s one from a … Continue reading →

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T-shirt Tours: sunny (& hot) @ Maymont Park

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Virginia

Virginia’s t-shirt tours continue with a memorable visit to Maymont Park in Richmond, VA. Two years ago a change of plans turned a long weekend away into a stay-cation at home. Making the best of it my brother and I … Continue reading →

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T-shirt Tours: (a little) kelp @ Vancouver Aquarium

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Virginia

Virginia’s t-shirt tours continue with a memorable visit to Northwest Canada a few years back. While traipsing about Vancouver (as posted previously here) my brother and I had the opportunity to visit the Vancouver Aquarium with my dear friend and … Continue reading →

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T-shirt Tours: “spaced out” on Wallops Island

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Virginia

Today’s t-shirt tour takes us to Wallops Island, located just across from Chincoteague Island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia (the state.) A few years ago my brother and I spent a fabulous week in Chincoteague viewing wildlife and watching … Continue reading →

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T-shirt Tours: Trust issues @ Yellowstone Park

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Virginia

Virginia’s t-shirt tours continue in Yellowstone Park. Years ago my younger brother and I spent a memorable 4th of July week with my mentor and friend Bill Warnock at his beautiful cabin in West Yellowstone, Montana. (How I miss Bill … Continue reading →

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T-shirt Tours: Properly Motivated (in Tennessee)

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Virginia

Today Virginia’s t-shirt tours take us (a bit circuitously) to Tennessee. A few years ago my brother Dwight and I made a mammoth driving trip to celebrate one of his milestone birthdays. Our sis Cindy joined us for a few … Continue reading →

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T-shirt Tours: The Grand Canyon (& environs!)

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Virginia

Continuing with Virginia’s t-shirt tours, years ago my younger brother and I made a truly grand trip to Arizona and environs. After traipsing around the Grand Canyon for several days we ventured on to see Monument Valley and various sites … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: T-Shirt Tours!!

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Virginia

Some folks are experiencing summer vacation blues with no place to go (or not venturing very far) due to coronavirus constraints. Visiting interesting places over the years, Virginia collected bunches of t-shirt souvenirs. Many worn-to-tatters shirts have endured forced retirement … Continue reading →

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(a little) Flowery Cheer

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Virginia

Sometimes a little flowery cheer can brighten up our day… “Fear less; hope more. Talk less; say more. Hate less; love more. And never underestimate the power of forgiveness.” Abigail Van Buren grace, peace & flowery cheer Virginia : )

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