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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Hey, Hey, Hey...Summer in Montreal!


I don't know about the rest of the world, but I sometimes just need to get away.  I'm raising a teenager, working two jobs and writing books.  I'm busy, and sometimes I just need to unwind.  Last month, I nearly lost my mind from stress and needed to get away, so I dragged my husband for a long weekend in Montreal.  What I found out is that Montreal is amazing in the summer.  I went to a beach party, saw fireworks, had amazing food, saw live music, and tried Montreal style bagels.  It was great, and I hope to return to that city many times over.





Let's start with the park.  I love the park.  I'm still not sure what it's called, but it was right across from our hotel in Gay Village.  This place was amazing.  It had some incredible fountains that lit up every night.  They had snacks and drinks for sale all day long.  They had a community garden, a children's area, and live entertainment every day.  If I'd wanted to, I never would have had to leave the park, and I could have had a wonderful time all weekend.  It was a relaxing place to have a beer and hang out any time.  It was also our entrance to the metro.







Montreal is a collection of old and new.  They still have phone booths, Greyhound Buses, and a Medieval Old Town; but they have a great very modern transportation system.  The metro consists of four lines; green, yellow, orange, and blue.  It also connects to an underground city.  This is primarily used in the winter time to battle the cold weather, but it's interesting I don't care when you visit.  We didn't use the blue line, but we utilized the other three all weekend long.  With a three day OPUS card we not only had unlimited travel on the metro, but the buses too.  We were able to take the metro to Mount Royal and transfer seamlessly to the bus that took us up to the lookout and the park at the top.  Easy as can be.  Not to mention, the metro is electric, but it runs on tires instead of tracks and reminds me of a street tram.  The stations are clean and decorated largely with modern art, so they are a pleasure to use.  The signs tend to be in french, but it's still easy to navigate.  We just mapped out the stops that we knew we wanted to use and learned to recognize them whether we knew what the words meant or not.  It was one of the easiest metro systems I've ever used.






The Pied Courant.  This is a permanent beach party along the St. Lawrence Seaway underneath the Jacques Cartier Bridge across the river from La Ronde Amusement Park.  We wandered that way on a Saturday night to find food, drink, live music, hordes of people hanging out and fireworks.  La Ronde puts on a fireworks show every Saturday night in the summer, and people gather all along the river to watch.  It's a weekly event enjoyed by all the locals and anyone else who happens along.  It's free and a great way to meet people and find out even more about Montreal, which is a subject that the people of the city love to talk about.  The locals love their city, and I'm with them.



Then there's the bridge. The Jacques Cartier Bridge is the pride and joy of Montreal and it puts on a show every single night.  The bridge is equipped with moving lights that work in patterns and change colors to create an amazing show.  It operates all night long, which I can attest to because it was the view out my hotel window.  It was beautiful.







Gay Village is one of the better known neighborhoods in Montreal and a great place to spend your time.  The shopping is good, the food is good, the art is everywhere, and there's a pedestrian street.  We ate Lebanese food one night, shopped in all kinds of shops, and of course; hung out in the park.  It's an incredibly people friendly neighborhood and very easy to navigate.










We visited many neighborhoods, including the three most notable.  We went to Chinatown, Old Town and the Old Port.  This is the touristy spot if I ever saw it, not to be confused with enjoyment.  I loved the Old Port with the wheel, the beach, Cirque de Soleil and all the shopping.  The views are amazing, the trinkets are amazing and the view from that wheel is fabulous.  Now you can zip line across it and take a cruise on the river from it.  Not bad.  Old Town is beautiful and has great food, drink and shopping.  Chinatown has all the food and cheap shopping that anyone can handle.  It was all great.  My biggest bestest tip is to get off the beaten path in these neighborhoods.  Take a side street.  The best food and entertainment is on the side streets.







Another tip is to visit a city market.  In Montreal there are three giant city markets.  We went to the Atwater Market.  They had all kinds of food for sale, both prepared and to take home and cook.  They also had newsstands, florists, and many other types of shops.  I've watched travel shows for years and decided to take the advice of the hosts.  Visit a city market.  You will learn a lot about the people of the area and have a great time.





We went up to see the view from Mount Royal.  It was just as beautiful as I'd heard.  The transportation was simple, easy and effective.  The views of the city were amazing as was the old pavilion where the snack bar was.  There was an entire park at the top of the mountain and it was a great area with a museum and several lookouts.











But, by all means; when you are out and about enjoy the food and drink.  We tried a lot of things in Montreal.  We were not disappointed.  We all reach a certain age and we go on diets for our health or our weight.  When on vacation, I try stuff, and Montreal has it all. 








The long and short of it is that Montreal is a feast for the senses.  There are so many things to do that you could spend a lifetime trying it all.  There are festivals year round in this city for the enjoyment of all.  There is amazing food, thrilling rides, scenic tours, sports, gambling, and something to do everywhere you look.  Add to that the ease of getting around the town, and you can't beat this spot for a vacation.  Take the time, learn a little french and visit Montreal.  Enjoy!

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Monday, July 15, 2019

My Latest Novel...The Destiny Dream!



Just a quick post to announce my latest novel.  It's available on Amazon and Kindle as of right now!

"The Destiny Dream" is the story of a young woman who is battling against the inevitability of her own destiny.  Her friends and family constantly tell her that she can't run from the destiny in her recurring dream, but she doesn't want to believe it.  She tries to make her own way through life with amazing adventures and terrible defeats, as well as crazy successes and an education that only life can give.  In the end, will she walk away from the Destiny Dream, or will she submit and follow what many believe is her destiny.  Is it the future or is it just a stupid dream?  Find out in "The Destiny Dream"  Terri Dixon's latest novel creation on Amazon and Kindle!

Enjoy!

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Monday, May 13, 2019

The Cher Show!


This is timely, so I wanted to bring it up.  Yesterday was Mother's Day, and I had never been to a Broadway Show.  I asked my son if, for Mother's Day, he would go and see The Cher Show with me.  My wonderful son said that he would.  I will tell you the story, so that you get the full impact of what I'm saying.

  
 
The weather was so bad in New York City yesterday, that only the locals were out.  It was cold, rainy, windy.  You had rain hitting you in the face, under your blowing umbrella sideways.  It was snowing back here at home where we live.  It was the coldest Mother's Day I remember on the East Coast.  If I was planning to do almost anything besides go to a show, I would have cancelled it and stayed home.





That being said, I am a big enough Cher fan to decide that it would all be worth it to make my way to The Neil Simon Theater and watch The Cher Show.  My loving son went along.  Winter coats and rain gear and all.  We have been to the city numerous times.  It's long been one of my favorite places to go.  We always take the train in and run around on the subway, which is what we did yesterday.  We knew we would get wet, but we hate to drive in NYC.  Imagine that.






When in doubt, stop in Times Square and eat something.  I'd never been to the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square.  I'd been to the original uptown, but not the modern version.  It was Mother's Day, so they were providing lots of foods that us mom's don't eat because we're dieting.  It was delicious.  I love music, and so does my son, so we enjoyed the atmosphere.  We had a very pleasant lunch and I even got a world's greatest mom ribbon from the wait staff.  It was lovely.  We stopped by Ripley's Believe it or Not to talk with their salesman out front.  We decided not to visit that time, maybe another time.





Afternoon came and it was time for the show.  I'd seen promos, and I'd seen interviews.  I was unprepared.  The show was fantastic!  The three women playing Cher were not on stage at different times for different stages of her life.  They were on stage together a lot and it was as though one Cher was in the forefront and the other two were her conscience a lot of the time.  It was brilliant.  I never would have thought to tell the story of someone's life in that manner, but it was brilliant.  The costumes were all authentic, the singing was spot on.  The use of Cher's songs to represent parts of her life was genius. 





The Neil Simon Theater was amazing.  The decor, the interior, and not a bad seat in the house.  The acoustics are great as well.  The show made time fly by and left us wanting more.  If you think you know all about Cher...well you might, but this show tells it brilliantly. 



I promised myself that I would see a Broadway Show one day, and I didn't want it to be a new version, a road show, a reboot, or anything like that.  I always wanted to see a first run show, because I will most like only do it once.  Cher has been my hero since I was a little girl.  This show was the one I couldn't miss, and after seeing it; I was right.  If you get a chance, see The Cher Show.  Enjoy and Happy Mother's Day!

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Friday, May 3, 2019

If You Happen to be in Torrington, CT Tomorrow!








Just a quick post to say that if you happen to be in the Torrington, CT area tomorrow afternoon,  the Torrington Library is having a book fair and there are 18 of us there as local authors.  Should be a lot of fun.  Also, there are other great things to do in downtown Torrington.  One other thing that will be going on downtown tomorrow is the sidewalk sale at LA Consignment.  The owner is a friend of mine and has great taste.  O'Connors Irish Public House is one of my favorite places to eat too.  Come to downtown Torrington tomorrow, meet me, my friend and fellow author Olyvia Freeman and many other authors, eat some great food, check out the flowers in the park and shop at LA Consignment and many other places!  Enjoy!

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Thursday, April 25, 2019

Let's Test Your Travel Trivia! What is it?



Okay guys!  I'm giving you a hint.  I'm putting in a quick entry, just to see who knows what about some special places around the world.  So, 10 questions.  What is it?  That's the theme.  The answers come with it.

1. Question:  What is Shibuya!



Answer:  That's the world's busiest intersection in downtown Tokyo, Japan.  Shibuya Crossing is a landmark in Tokyo and a must see for visitors.  The crossing is so busy that no one really knows how many people use it each day.

https://en.japantravel.com/tokyo/shibuya-crossing/3016


2.  Question:  What is a Falkirk?



Answer:  The Falkirk is The Falkirk Wheel, and it's an elevator for boats.  Located in the town of Falkirk (also a correct answer here), Scotland; the wheel was designed to commemorate the millennium.  It opened in 2002, and connects two canals that are at vastly different elevations. 

https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/falkirk-wheel/

3. Question:  What is Oymyakon?



Answer: Oymyakon is a village in the Yakut Republic of Siberia, and it is one of the coldest inhabited places on Earth.  Oymyakon is a primitive village by modern standards and is home to the Pole of Cold.  The Pole of Cold is the marker for the coldest temperatures in the northern hemisphere.

https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/climate-weather/photos/7-of-the-coldest-places-in-the-world-to-live/oymyakon-russia

4. Question:  What is Eldgja?




Answer:  The Eldgja is a designated area encompassing a giant volcanic fissure in  the southern highlands of Iceland.  It is the largest volcanic canyon in the world.  Home of some of the most beautiful scenery in the country and the famous Ofaerufoss Waterfall.  The waterfall used to have a basalt bridge naturally across it, but it collapsed just before I got there in the 1990's.  It's beautiful irregardless.

https://www.icelandtravel.is/attractions/eldgja/

5.  Question:  What is Batagay?



Answer:  The Batagay Crater lies in the far north of Siberia near the village of the same name.  It is a natural occurrence of melting permafrost, believed to be started by deforestation.  Currently, it is a harvesting ground for South Korean scientists looking to clone a Mammoth.  There are Mammoth carcasses surfacing on a regular basis in the crater, just waiting to help the cloning process.

http://siberiantimes.com/science/casestudy/news/n0678-200000-year-old-soil-found-at-mysterious-crater-a-gate-to-the-subterranean-world/

6.  Question:  What is ICP?



Answer:  The International Center of Photography.  This is the thing that I had to throw in from New York City.  I love New York.  This institute, museum and art gallery is located on the Bowery in Manhattan.  The exhibits are unique and it's a great way to spend some time off the beaten path in New York.

https://www.icp.org/

7.  Question: What is Manaslu?



Answer:  That's the 8th highest peak in the Himalayas.  Manaslu Mountain was first ascended by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu from Japan in 1956.  Therefore, the mountain has always been considered the Japanese Himalaya.

https://www.nepal.com/attractions/mountains/manaslu/

8.  Question:  What is Al-Fahidi?



Answer: Al-Fahidi Fortress is one of the few truly historical sites in Dubai.  It is a  historical site, history and art museum.  Perfect to offset all the modern wonders in the area.

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9.  Question:  What is Cotopaxi?



Answer:  Cotopaxi Volcano is one of the highest volcanos in South America.  It lies south of Quito, Ecuador.  It last erupted in 1904, and is currently a great adventure spot.  There are several companies that take tours up the volcano.

https://www.summitpost.org/cotopaxi/150311

10.  Question:  What is Umoona?



Answer:  Umoona Mine and Museum is a must see if you stop in to the mostly underground town of Coober Pedy, Austraila.  Almost lost in the outback of Australia, Coober Pedy is a treasure trove of Opals and full of mines to retrieve them.  It is also one of the hottest places in Australia causing most of the locals to live and work in cave like dwelling to get out of the heat.

https://www.cooberpedy.com/umoona-opal-mine/

Travelers love the off the beaten path.  Hope you enjoyed the quiz.  Catch you when I get to wander a little more.  Enjoy!

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Meeting Janet Evanovich



There comes a time in life when you realize that you just need to make time to do some things on that bucket list that's been knocking about your head.  A couple of years ago I had a bout with cancer and have been having some unsettling cells monitored ever since.  I've spent the bulk of my life working and the rest of my life raising a family and doing some light travel.  I decided recently, that there were some things that I wanted to do.  There were also some things that I didn't realize I wanted to do, but when they came up; I knew it was something that I couldn't pass up.  That was how I felt when I heard about Mark My Words, the author interview and discussion series at The Mark Twain House in Hartford, CT.  When I read that Janet Evanovich was going to be the author at last fall's session; I knew I had to go.






I have been a huge fan of Janet Evanovich for decades.  Look Alive Twenty Five was the book being released at the time of the event, and I couldn't wait to go.  The tickets were moderately priced and included a copy of the new book.  As luck would have it, no one could go with me that night.  That normally would make me rethink the event altogether.  I don't like to go to events alone.  I prefer to share them with someone dear to me.  But, this was the time that I didn't let that stop me.  I hopped in my car after work and took off for an evening of intellect, creativity, insight, and jokes.



The Mark Twain House is a landmark in Hartford, where the author spent several years living with his family.  There is also a museum there and the Harriet Beecher Stowe House is also on the property.  It's a classic property and the tours are great.  I particularly like the haunted tour that they do a few evenings a year.  It's worth checking into. 



It's the stunning Immanuel Congregational Church across the street where they have the Mark My Words series.  The church has cathedral like qualities and it worth a tour on its own.  The acoustics are fabulous though and made it easy to hear the discussion from anywhere in the sanctuary.  I sat off to the side, and saw every minute and heard every word.  It was a great event.



I was glad I decided to go for it that night.  Janet Evanovich is charming, elegant, and funny.  She gives honest answers to all questions.  She loves the characters she writes about almost as much as I do.  She gave great advice to all of us aspiring writers too.  But, the one thing that I wasn't aware of was that there was something else after the interview and discussion.



That's right, I got to meet her and she autographed my book.  We talked for a few minutes and I can tell you that I was thrilled.  She was happy to answer my questions, and made sure that I stayed to have my picture taken with her.  So, should you take a chance on a whim?  Yes.  Life is too short not to take the opportunity to meet some of you heroes.  Janet Evanovich is one of mine, and I hope to meet some more of my heroes before I go into that dark night.



After four long years, I have been cleared of all impending cancer issues in my body, and I'm feeling pretty good.  I like to think that my ambition to continue writing has something to do with that.  I'm sure that Janet Evanovich is one of the heroes that keeps me writing.  Take a chance at the last minute.  Do something great.  Enjoy!

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Friday, March 15, 2019

Derby Line, Vermont



The view is absolutely beautiful from the top of Jay Peak, not far from Derby Line, VT.  Derby Line is a tiny little town with not much going on in northern Vermont.  Why am I writing about it?  Let me just say that it exemplifies our border issues.



I recently visited a very dear family friend who lives in the small town of Derby Line.  I took a picture while standing in her back yard.  The picture of the cornfield behind her house is in Quebec, Canada.  And that is the most normal circumstance I saw there.  The border in this town is bizarre.  It used to be a non issue, because all of the folks in the area are related and friends.  There didn't used to be any issues crossing the border and no one in particular really cared.  Now, you need a passport, and most of the locals carry it at all times, just in case they need to cross the border.  They never had strict border policies until terrorism came along.  Now, they have been forced to use their meager budget to convert local buildings into border checks.



The church is in Vermont.  The view from the church is Canada.  Once again, the locals always enjoyed the lake, but now it straddles the border.  Complicated.  In this area of Derby Line, the closest grocery store is in Canada, but there are certain items that can't cross the border, so the locals have to travel to another town in Vermont to finish their grocery shopping.  Most of the residents of Derby Line carry both Canadian and American money on them all the time.




The library really hit home.  It was built so that the Canadians and the Americans could share it.  It sits on the border.  Literally.  The Canadians and the Americans now each have their own assigned entrance.  There is a border patrol person sitting in a car down the street watching to make sure that no one crosses the border at the library.  I was taking pictures of the stone line that marks the border outside the library, and the border guard repositioned his car to watch me better.  No, I didn't try to cross the stone border.  But this is life in Derby Line.  Bizarre.




That being said, the area is great and full of friendly people.  We went to Canada and to the small towns on the other end of the lake.  We had a great time and there were no terrorists.  There were no people trying to climb a wall to illegally come into our country.  It was a perfectly wonderful shopping trip to the little shops of the local Quebec towns.  It was scenic and wonderful.  It was a great afternoon.



We also visited the resort at Jay Peak in Vermont.  They have a gondola ride to the top of the mountain for a scenic view, an indoor water park, and an indoor hockey arena  in addition to the wonderful ski resort and hotel.  Just don't be surprised if your cell service goes out because you're too close to Canada.  The same problem comes up in Derby Line.  My cell service tried to latch onto the signal coming from the closest tower which was across the border and it took me hours of dealing with my service to get it back to normal afterward.



Derby Line, Vermont and the area are beautiful.  The people are warm, friendly and kind.  The scenery is fantastic.  The food and shopping are great.  Just make sure you bring your passport.  The border is a little weird here, and politicians should come and take a look at it.  It really paints a picture of what's wrong with the world.  As far as a place to visit, I'll be back later this year.  Enjoy!

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