Category Archives: North America

Terrific Toronto

Posted on January 3, 2014 by jspencerphotography

You may have guessed from talking to me that I have been to Toronto a few times this year. I have always liked it there. Now that I am living in Maryland, I like Toronto even more. I like it … Continue reading →

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They Let you Feed the Flamingos!

Posted on December 29, 2013 by jspencerphotography

Florida, in midsummer? Are you sure that’s a good idea? Hm. In Maryland we’re already experiencing the worst humidity outside of Indonesia anyway, so why not? How much worse can Florida be? None worse at all; in fact I enjoyed … Continue reading →

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I think I see a Pick-in-ick Basket: A Day at Yellowstone National Park

Posted on December 29, 2013 by jspencerphotography

I went to Bozeman for an astronomical conference in early July. Bozeman is a wonderful town, in my opinion. Also, it was nice being in the west again, where all the iced tea is automatically un-sweet and comes with a … Continue reading →

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The Page House

Posted on December 29, 2013 by jspencerphotography

A long time ago in 1920, my grandmother’s family lived in the little town of Wenham, Massachusetts. Wenham was a place where wealthy people had summer homes and caretakers, of which my great grandfather was one (caretaker, not a wealthy … Continue reading →

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The Cherry Blossoms

Posted on December 24, 2013 by jspencerphotography

One hundred years ago, the mayor of Tokyo gave the District of Columbia over 3000 cherry trees of twelve different cultivars. The first lady, Mrs. Taft, and the wife of the Japanese ambassador, Viscountess Chinda, together planted the initial two … Continue reading →

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We’re not in California Anymore: Observations on Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Posted on December 23, 2013 by jspencerphotography

Like every place, Maryland has its ups and downs. What defines the DC Metro Area are a couple of key facts. One: it used to be (and still sort of is) a giant swamp, not too far away from a … Continue reading →

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Are we there yet?

Posted on December 21, 2013 by jspencerphotography

It’s been a long time since we last left our heroine, driving across the country and hoping to get to Maryland. How has she fared? Did she get there? What’s the place like? Questions abound. It’s late, I know, but … Continue reading →

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Papers Please

Posted on April 24, 2013 by jspencerphotography

When I broke the news to my family and friends that I’d be driving across the US, some suggested routes, others shared their own stories about crossing, and still others encouraged me to visit them as I drove through. My … Continue reading →

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The Journey of the Dead Man

Posted on March 9, 2013 by jspencerphotography

“I 40 closed ahead. Seek local accommodations”. This is not what you want to read on the interstate freeway sign. Nope. Especially not when you had planned to put in another hundred miles yet. Maybe it was a misprint? Surely … Continue reading →

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It Might be Love

Posted on March 1, 2013 by jspencerphotography

I am having an affair. It’s serious, I am head over heels and it’s got real potential. I think I’m in love with the National Park Service. Had you going there, didn’t I? But really, I feel so uplifted – … Continue reading →

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