Since it’s Martin Luther King Day here in the US, I thought I’d share a photo I took two years ago when I was in London. I was running about doing the usual tourist thing and paid a visit to Westminster Abbey since I’d just managed a rather successful visit to the archives of Parliament. (I was researching a private act from the 16th century and...

So the husband and I exhausted ourselves at Disneyland yesterday, and when the park closed at six (they were doing a private party in the evening, so early closing), we headed over to California Adventure, which was open until nine. Our goal was to hit Soarin’ Over California, which is easily the best ride in the park, simulating the experience of sailing over...

The husband and I will be celebrating our anniversary in a week, so we’re taking the day to run away and play at Disneyland. We would have done it next Monday on the day itself, but the annual passes hit the Christmas blackout dates starting that day, so we’re going to have fun a little early. See you...