Life Amongst the Landscape, Unexpected Inspiration, Life as Art, Travel and More
Fall 2020 begins with two notable events; one local and one national. Trinidad’s commercial fishing fleet and the seasonal sport fishermen and women have dry docked their boats which significantly changes the landscape of Trinidad Bay and Harbor. Our community flag continues to fly at half-staff in honor of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who lies …
Last night the world was notified of the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG). RBG fought for our civil rights making it clear that women’s rights were part of civil rights. She gave a great fight against the cancer that ultimately took her life at 87 years of age. I know that …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: RIP RBG & Respite via Walking
In February 2013 the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), a national organization I belong to, gave their Congressional Award to four members of Congress recognizing their outstanding work supporting museums: Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL), Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Representative John Lewis (D-GA), and Representative David McKinley (R-WV). The nominations are received from members of the …
Continue reading Giving Congressman John Lewis a Hug & Respect
A change of scenery and a walk thru the forest with family led us out to Elk Head today. It was an exceptional day: NO WIND. Lots of Harbor seals and sea birds. Enjoy the pics. #iluvtowalk #baxteronthego
Saturday June 6, 2020 My Childhood hero’s were British Primatologist Jane Goodall, Cultural Anthropologist Margaret Mead, my maternal grandmother Pauline Michanco and our neighbor Ms. Ruth Winchell. My maternal grandmother Parascevia Hrycak (maiden name) or Pauline Michanco (married name) made a big impact on me as a child. She was a survivor and an independent …
Continue reading Fulfilling Childhood Dreams With American Samoa
Perspectives From My Trail 