Author Archives: marigold

My daughter and I spent a delightful morning at Merck Forrest, 3,160 acres of forest and farmland near Rupert, VT, less than fifteen minutes from our house. Merck was given to Rupert by George W. Merck, the big pharma tycoon, … Continue reading →

Vancouver has a long history of  Chinese moving there en masse, most recently  after Hong Kong returned to Chinese rule on July 1, 1997 (although lately, many Chinese are returning home.)  There were cultural tensions but by now the situation … Continue reading →

  For those who don’t know the tag line, here’s a hint:  people who live here refer to the rest of the US as “the lower forty-eight.”  My take on Alaska was magnificent scenery, lots of wildlife and very unattractive … Continue reading →

While researching an article on NYC’s off-the beaten path museums and exhibit spaces, I went with a friend to the Rubin Museum.  Housed in what was used to be part of the original Barney’s at 7th Avenue and 17th Street, … Continue reading →