Letter Sorting
Camera: Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens: My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Notes: Leftover letters from scrapbooking became inspiration for the photo. Continue reading Letter Sorting
The Scent at The Adolphus
This post wraps up my series on my Birthday visit to The Adolphus. Thank you for reading the series. The first time I stayed at The Adolphus, a friend asked a question that stumped me. What did the hotel … Continue reading The Scent at The Adolphus
An Adolphus Dessert – Guest blog by Tore Bellis
As Tore was eating his dessert at The French Room, it became clear he needed to write a blog. You are in for a treat. – Denise By Tore Bellis I normally encourage Denise to order adventurously. If she does, I select a safe option so that, if things go wrong, I can swap with her. But this time she went for the raspberry chocolate souffle, so I was free to go wild. When the ladies’ hat showed up, I knew I had chosen correctly. It was an off-white, fancy bonnet of meringue with a jaunty feather of hard sugar … Continue reading An Adolphus Dessert – Guest blog by Tore Bellis
My Birthday Cake from The Adolphus
The Adolphus surprised me with a birthday cake. Not a slice of cake. Not a cheap sheet cake. A cake large enough to be shared but small enough to be shared with a few. A cake with multiple layers of flavor… and sprinkles. A cake made by a pastry chef at The Adolphus. The cake seemingly appeared out of nowhere. This really adds to the mystique of the hotel. I stepped away from my hotel room and there it was upon my return. A beautiful, perfectly square cake and a kind note to accompany it. That evening Tore and I … Continue reading My Birthday Cake from The Adolphus
Dancing on the Rooftop at The Adolphus, Part 3
I walked giddily to the rooftop pool at The Adolphus. Depending on the point of view— we were overdressed. Tore was in his tux and I was in my mod dress and boots— we had finished our meal from The … Continue reading Dancing on the Rooftop at The Adolphus, Part 3
The Door was Open So I Entered, Part 2 of Returning Home to The Adolphus
We will pick up from my February 2019 visit to The Adolphus. (It will make sense as you read.) When we left the hotel and entered reality, I had a regret. I remembered I didn’t listen to my newest favorite … Continue reading The Door was Open So I Entered, Part 2 of Returning Home to The Adolphus
My Return Home to The Adolphus, Part 1
Friday, May 24, 2019 The big day was here: my return home to The Adolphus. Anything and everything that had occupied my mind up to this point in time vanished. When you walk through the doors of The Adolphus, the … Continue reading My Return Home to The Adolphus, Part 1
Canoe Adventure!
Opportunities for unique photos are everywhere. You can find them in unexpected places, like this potted plant at the Dallas Arboretum. Date: March 4, 2018 Camera: Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens: My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon … Continue reading Canoe Adventure!
Chillaxing
I don’t normally go for the vernacular in my writing – but what other word would describe miniatures hanging out on daffodils on a Spring day? Seems like ‘chillaxing’ is the only way to describe the moment! Date: February 24, … Continue reading Chillaxing
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