The Tower of Saint Vincent

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Here is another backstory to one of my photographs in our “Journeys” show which runs until September 28, 2023 at the Marigold Cultural Centre in Truro, Nova Scotia. Judy Hardiman “The Tower of Saint Vincent” Archival Print, Cotton Fine-Art Photo Rag 23” x 19” Framed The Tower of Saint Vincent (also known as the Torre de Belém), the protector of …

Journeys Show – A Celebration of Travel

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Christene Sandeson and I are hanging our photographs and paintings today in preparation for our opening “Journeys” show which begins on Tuesday, September 05, 2023 and runs until September 28, 2023. The MMFI gallery is located at the Marigold Cultural Centre at 605 Prince Street, Truro, Nova Scotia. We hope you will be able to join us between 1:30 pm …

Prada Marfa

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In May of this year,  Jim and I flew to El Paso, Texas to visit his aunt Henni who had recently celebrated her 90th birthday.  It was our first trip to El Paso and we were looking forward to seeing his aunt, other family members and experiencing Texas.  Jim’s cousin, Janet and her husband Robert were incredible hosts and we …

Lafayette Cemetery No. 1

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In December 2018, Jim and I made our first trip to the city of New Orleans in Louisiana where we met up with our good friends Wallace and Lou Ann Weeks; as well as, Ron and Linda Caimano.  Wallace was our tour guide and thanks to his excellent itinerary we were able to see all the main highlights in the …

Edison and Ford Winter Estates – Part Two

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In last month’s blog entitled “Edison and Ford Winter Estates – Part One”, I introduced you to the winter estates of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford; however, most of the information was dedicated specifically to Edison and his properties because it was Edison who first established his winter home in Fort Myers.  Ford did not purchase his estate until 1916.  …

Edison and Ford Winter Estates – Part One

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In the city known as The City of Palms – Fort Myers, Florida, you will find the beautifully maintained and historic winter estates of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Two highly successful innovators and entrepreneurs who “helped revolutionize civilization in the last century”. Thanks to Edison and Ford, we are able to light our way in the dark and climb …