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Space Butterfly!

2009-09-10T14:51:00.000-07:00

Newly fixed Hubble's deep space photos again amaze
By SETH BORENSTEIN - AP Science Writer

WASHINGTON -- A refurbished Hubble Space Telescope is showing Earth the sharpest photos yet of cosmic beauty, complete with heavenly glows. NASA on Wednesday unveiled the first deep space photos taken by Hubble since its billion dollar repair mission last spring. That work included installing two new cameras, other science instruments and replacing broken parts.
"Hubble is back in action. Together, NASA and Hubble are opening new vistas on the universe," astronomer and frequent Hubble user Heidi Hammel said.
The 10 images of galaxies and nebulas - clouds of stellar gas and dust - are sharper than previous photos taken of the same places by Hubble before its fifth and final upgrade. Some have brilliant glows of light that give them halos that to some people can appear heavenly. And one of those resembles an eerie cosmic butterfly, but is really a stellar nursery or nebula not too far awayThe butterfly photo shows details, such as gassy folds in what looks like butterfly wings, that the Hubble previously could not see, said Hubble senior scientist Dave Leckrone.
The glow in that photo and others is hot gas and dust pushed out from the stars, Leckrone said. In a way, it's like a lightbulb, with the star as the filament but the overall glow from the gas, he said.
The images, especially the butterfly, don't just show science, but can evoke a sense of spirituality, Leckrone said.
"What I see is the grandeur of creation, however it got there," Leckrone told The Associated Press.
The most stunning photos involve the cosmos at its most violent: the birth and death of stars.
One shows the stellar nursery Carina Nebula, about 7,500 light years away. A light year is nearly 6 trillion miles. The photo shows an eerie backlit reddish cloud being bombarded by radiation. When Hubble's new camera uses a different light spectrum, the cloud disappears and the infant stars appear. They are only about 100,000 years old with white jets shooting out.
Those jets are cosmic debris "being blasted out at very high velocity at what's going to be a planetary system," said University of Virginia astronomer Bob O'Connell.
Another image shows a compact cluster of thousands of stars - a field of white glimmering with dots of blazing hot blue stars and cooler red ones.

All but one of the Hubble photos are from inside the Milky Way galaxy. The exception caught five spiral galaxies in a single image.
Soon Hubble will turn its new cameras to the furthest edges of the universe and take photos from soon after the Big Bang.
"Our view of the universe and our place within it will never be the same," NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, who as an astronaut piloted the space shuttle that put Hubble in orbit 19 years ago.
Since the repairs, Leckrone said there has not been a single technical problem with Hubble, which was plagued by blurry images when it was first launched. The first photos from the repaired Hubble came earlier this summer, when the telescope took pictures of Jupiter when an asteroid or comet hit it. They were unscheduled quick black-and-white looks; the photos released Wednesday were planned, longer observations.
The astronauts who helped repair Hubble basked in the celebration of the new photos.
"The hair was standing up on the back of my neck to see the potential of this telescope," said John Grunsfeld.
Mike Massimino said his reaction on seeing the photos was: "Thank God, we didn't break it."

This article was in the NJ Star Ledger today, written by:
SETH BORENSTEIN - AP Science Writer

More Pictures from Yankee Opening Day!

2008-04-07T14:21:00.000-07:00

Its actually a good thing that the first game day opener was cancelled, because I wouldn't have been there. When the chance came up to go to The 2nd time around of Opening day on Tuesday April 1, Glenn and I jumped at the chance. So off we all went, Cathy, Glenn, Christian, Cathy's son, Glenn and I were off to the Bronx for the night off our lives.

To start Glenn and I took a walk around the old stadium as we were walking, a baseball came flying out of the stadium and hit Glenn in the leg, everyone crowded around us to see what flew out, their was a gasp when Glenn held up a baseball, complete with Mississippi Mud on it, which actually is made and manufactured not in Mississippi but in South Jersey in the Good Ole Jersey Shore.

After that amazing incident, I guess you could say we caught the first ball to fly out of the stadium on opening day. Usually the baseball players practice batting inside the stadium (indoors), since we were near the opening, it flew out, now that was pure luck.

After visiting the new stadium, we headed to our seats in section 80, Row D, which was 5 rows from thrid base area, the seats were amazing, the people around us were amazing, and The Yankees Won, Beating The Toronto Blue Jays!

What a night!

Opening Day at Yankee Stadium

2008-04-07T14:06:00.000-07:00

A must visit to Halloween Land: UHAT

2008-04-03T05:09:00.000-07:00

Alice didn't always visit Wonderland, she traveled deeper and stumbled upon a Halloweenland called UHAT which stands for Unique Halloween Art Treasures, Once you step into this magical world, you will never leave.
Welcome to Unique Halloween Art Treasures.

On the UHAT sites which consist of a website, blog, myspace and ebay groups for now and is filled with wonderful and talented Artists who display their works for what else, Halloween!
Every unusual piece are one of a kind originals made by each artist. You will find an array of paintings, Images, Sculptures, Jewelry, Dolls, Primitive, Gothic, Vintage, Wood, Folk Art and more.

On UHAT you will also find info about the group, the artists, complete with photos and links for each artist.

UHAT's members sell their Unqiue and Magical Halloween Art through websites, blogs, and online auction sites such as Ebay. When on Ebay please search for UHAT on the Ebay home page, search engine to find UHAT Auctions.

UHAT Unique Halloween Art Treasures

UHAT Blog

Ghost-like white stag spotted

2008-02-13T10:54:00.000-08:00

Ghost-like white stag spotted

Below is the main article I found online which I had to share!
Magic and Joy!
Lisa!

Tue Feb 12, 1:09 PM ET
LONDON (Reuters) - A mythical and ghostly creature has appeared in the wilds of the Scottish Highlands -- and has been caught on camera
The rare white stag, from the red deer species, is believed to be among just a tiny handful living in Britain, according to a conservation group.
The John Muir Trust is now keeping the stag's location secret for fear of poachers.
"To see him amongst the other stags was truly thrilling because he does look like a ghost: you do a double-take," Trust Partnership Manager Fran Lockhart, who filmed the stag, told Reuters.
White stags are seen as a magical and powerful force in many mythologies.
The animal's ghostly glow comes from a recessive gene which causes leucism, a condition which reduces the normal brown coloring in hair and skin. They are not albinos, which have red eyes due to lack of pigment.
In Celtic traditions, white stags represent messengers from the afterlife. Arthurian legend has it that the creature can never be caught -- King Arthur's pursuit of the animal represents mankind's spiritual quest.
It is also said that for those who set eyes on the animal, a momentous moment is near.
"They say their appearance is meant to herald some profound change in life for those who encounter them -- but I am still waiting," said Lockhart.
Her dog, though, stood transfixed for 45 minutes watching the white stag, instead of his usual scampering around.
Lockhart believes the Scottish Highlands' white stag is between 6 and 7 years old. She said he is maturing well, with a good set of antlers.
The last official recording of a white red stag in Britain, not to be confused with the more common white fallow deer, was last October when the body of one was found decapitated on the moors between Devon and Cornwall.
A rare white stag that has appeared in the wilds of the Scottish Highlands is believed to be among just a tiny handful living in Britain, according to a conservation group.

The Faerie Zine Volume 4, Now Available!

2008-01-21T10:33:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone,
Here is the cover of the new issue of The Faerie Zine: Winter Carnival, Vol. 4.

In this new and exciting issue of the zine we have:
-An interview with Jade Adams by Gina Smith.
-A visit into a world of Enchantment with Twinkle, Twinkle, Shabby Star's Jennifer Hayslip.
-The Amazing art of Gina Smith.
- A look into the Queen of Collage: Dorte Sorensen.
-A preview of my new illustrated underground book: The Side Show Follies.
-From the Files of Doctor London Wimbatt: Cryptozoology, The Mummy and The Museum.
-Trolls and The Fjord.
-1920's Egyptology, London and Cairo.
-Apothecary Tales and Potionology.
-A Winter Carnival: The Swiss Masquerade.
-Vintage Valentines
-The History of Mr. Claus.
-Little Obelia.
-The Story of The Little Princess.
-The Gingerbread House and Spicey Treats.
-Altered Treats and Projects.
-Teatime, Scones and Mildred.
-Freebie Collage Sheet.
-Along with other surprises and works.

This Volume is going to print tonight.
Pre-order your copy today!

New Shipping Policy, Orders and Back Orders of The Zine:

From now on we will be printing in batches, every batch comes in within three weeks, please allow three weeks for your order to be delivered from the date you purchase. If we are out of inventory, you will receive an email informing you, along with a delivery date.
We try to include coupons and honor lost or missing issues of the zine. Please inform us if you haven't received your zine after 3 weeks.

This new order will be ready for delivery three weeks from tommorrow Jan. 22.

Remember if we sell out of this first batch, you will be on the next re-order
list.

All contributing artists get a complimentary copy of the zine on cd.

Thank You for all your patience and support of: The Faerie Zine!

Magic and Joy!
Lisa!

P.S. To pre-order your advanced copy, go to my webstore, blog, ebay or etsy:
www.moonfairesworld.com
thefaeriezine.blogspot.com/
faerieenchantment.blogspot.com/

Captain Kidd Ship Found

2008-01-02T07:08:00.000-08:00

Captain Kidd Ship Found
The wreckage of a pirate ship abandoned by Captain Kidd in the 17th century has been found by divers in shallow waters off the Dominican Republic, a research team claims.

The underwater archaeology team, from Indiana University, says they have found the remains of Quedagh Merchant, actively sought by treasure hunters for years.

Charles Beeker of IU said his team has been licensed to study the wreckage and convert the site into an underwater preserve for the public.

It is remarkable that the wreck has remained undiscovered all these years given its location, just 70 feet off the coast of Catalina Island in the Dominican Republic in less than 10 feet of seawater.

"I've been on literally thousands of shipwrecks in my career," Beeker said. "This is one of the first sites I've been on where I haven't seen any looting. We've got a shipwreck in crystal clear, pristine water that's amazingly untouched. We want to keep it that way, so we made the announcement now to ensure the site's protection from looters."

The find is valuable because of what it could reveal about William Kidd and piracy in the Caribbean, said John Foster, California's state underwater archaeologist, who is participating in the research.

Historians differ on whether Kidd was actually a pirate or a privateer — a ship or captain paid by a government to battle the enemy. After his conviction of piracy and murder charges in a sensational London trial, he was left to hang over the River Thames for two years.

Historians write that Kidd captured the Quedagh Merchant, loaded with valuable satins and silks, gold, silver and other East Indian merchandise, but left the ship in the Caribbean as he sailed to New York on a less conspicuous sloop to clear his name of the criminal charges.

IU Anthropologist Geoffrey Conrad said the men Kidd entrusted with his ship reportedly looted it and then set it ablaze and adrift down the Rio Dulce. Conrad said the location of the wreckage and the formation and size of the cannons, which had been used as ballast, are consistent with historical records of the ship. They also found pieces of several anchors under the cannons.

"All the evidence that we find underwater is consistent with what we know from historical documentation, which is extensive," Conrad said. "Through rigorous archeological investigations, we will conclusively prove that this is the Capt. Kidd shipwreck."

The IU team examined the shipwreck at the request of the Dominican Republic's Oficina Nacional De Patrimonio Cultural Subacuático.

"The site was initially discovered by a local prominent resident of Casa De Campo, who recognized the significance of the numerous cannons and requested the site be properly investigated," said ONPCS Technical Director Francis Soto. "So, I contacted IU."

Visit:

Live Science

for the original artical. Also visit:

Treasure Hunting

for sunken ships, treasure and artifacts

Fairy Mummy! Is it real or a hoax?

2007-08-16T16:51:00.000-07:00

Genre: Cryptozoology, Fairyology!

A few days before April 1, 2007, Dan Baines, a 31-year-old illusion designer for magicians from London, posted on his website some images illustrating the corpse of an unknown eight-inch creation. The unusual corpse was claimed to be the mummified remains of a fairy which was discovered by a dog walker at Firestone Hill in Duffield, Derbyshire. The remains, as shown in the pictures, were complete with ears, wings, hair, skin, teeth and claimed to ‘have been examined by anthropologists and forensic experts who can confirm the body is genuine’. According to the website, X-rays of the 'fairy' showed that its bodys structure was the same as that of a child. The bones, however, were described to be ‘hollow like those of a bird, making them particularly light.

As soon as the images of the “dead fairy" were published, the event claimed worldwide attention and interest. In spite of the coming of April Fool's Day, the website got responses and feedback from a large number of Internet fairy believers, with the surprising 20,000 hits in one day. Pictures of the supposed dead fairy were soon put on other websites, forums and blogs. On April 1st, Baines finally appended a note to the website, thanking the readers for expressing their interest in his story and acknowledging that the the fairy corpse was fake. He wrote: "Even if you believe in fairies, as I personally do, there will always have been an element of doubt in your mind that would suggest the remains are a hoax. However, the magic created by the possibility of the fairy being real is something you will remember for the rest of your life."

Subsequently, Baines listed the mummified fairy on ebay and the model attracted nearly 40 bids. The highest at the close of the sale was made by a private art collector in the US and the fairy was sold for £280.

Baines received hundreds of emails from the Internet readers, in which he had heard all sorts of comments including people who say they've seen exactly the same things. He was also told to bring the remains back to its grave 'as soon as possible or face the consequences.''There was one person who was quite upset because I revealed the place where the fairy was found.' - he said.

When Baines admitted that the dead fairy was a hoax, and that the model was in fact created by himself as an April Fools' prank, many conspiracy theorists did not believe him. There were people who still believed that the mummified fairy was genuine. In addition, it was suggested that the fact Baines himself made it public that the corpse was a hoax was due to 'Government pressure to stop people digging the ground up'.
While most of the April Fool's Day pranks which emerge on the Internet generally fade out after a few days, the dead fairy hoax was acknowledged as an interesting trick which was able to survive and held the public attention long after the creator confessed to making the joke. It was noted that the number of queries sent to Baines regarding the dead fairy didn't slow down after the revelation of his hoax. After the event, Baines described the response to his prank as uncanny and that it had taken him up to four hours a day to respond to all the emails he had been receiving regarding the fairy.
Considering the huge response from the Internet fairy believers, Baines admitted addiction to April Fools' tricks and told people to "watch this space" for more pranks in the future.

For more on this story visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_fairy_hoax or visit Baines' website at:

http://www.lebanoncircle.co.uk/DeadFairy_redirect.htm

Some other great sites:

http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/

http://www.sideshowworld.com/ It is filled with the most unusual and interesting things, reg. carnivals, circus, sideshow and eclectic oddities!

http://fairies.forthedead.net/

Pixie Isle, Wistica! PhotoCard!

2007-08-11T13:44:00.001-07:00

Welcome to Grimshaw Alley located in Pixie Isle along the Merwin Sound. Pixie Isle is part of the Pixie Region of Wistica and located 25 miles from land. Since Wistica is south of England, the whole area has many British characteristics.
Pixie Isle is considered a premier seaside destination and famous for the Tri-Sea Pixie Pageant, last years winner was August Platmoore.
Lavender, coral powder and moongrass are indigenous to the island. While Wentmoore Holloway made the area famous with his delicious tea called Holloway's Teasers, with flavors such as: Mervander's Twist, Licorice Sunrise and Lavender Vanilla, and many more, which have now been made into scrumptious taffy and candy confections.
Madeline Merwright is pictured here waiting for Percy Spellbinder to start his summer potions class, held every thursday evening at 8pm. $100 pixiepents gets you 8 classes. This is a must do for any young and curious pixie.

Dollietta, The Captured Southern Belle!

2007-06-22T08:59:00.001-07:00

This is another art piecenI created called: Dollietta.Dollietta was actually a socialite from New Orleans named Dolly. All the ladies in the area were jealous of her beauty and wealth, while all the gentlemen wanted to propose to her.Then one night she heard a voice out her window calling from the garden. Will you marry me? Will you marry me? It sounded like Percy, whom she was planning to elope with. So Dolly through on her wedding dress and ran quietly out the door. To her surprise it was Agatha Gravesly, who was dressed as a witch, within seconds Dolly was turned into a porcelin doll and told, I will marry Percy not you.She was found and placed in the attic where she still resides waiting to be turned back into herself.Stay tuned...........
Magic and Joy!Lisa!

A Wicked Adventure Collage!

2007-06-10T12:03:00.000-07:00

Here is a collage of the Magical Show: "Wicked", which I attended in the Winter with Glenn, who surprised me with the show and a weekend in NYC at The Roosevelt Hotel, complete with Pentahouse, fab city views and round the clock hotel catered service. This added to the magical event, along with my visit to the American Girl Store which I was gifted with a new doll in my life called "Elizabeth", I'm not sure who was happier, the lot of girls around me or myself.

No night would be complete without a large choco-martini complete with a chocolate truffle.

Please if you have a chance, go and get tickets for this amazing show!

Hugs! Lisa!

The Fairie Festival Glen Rock, PA May 2007

2007-06-10T11:59:00.000-07:00

Here is a collage from Sunday May 6, 2007 at The Fairie Festival in Glen Rock, PA, at Spotwoods Farm, which is an organic working farm. I usually attend the festival every year. But this year was even more special, as I was able to meet and greet with Linda Ravenscroft and Candance Knight, along with Jessica Galbreath. That was the Heavenly icing on the Fairy Cake.There is just so much to do at the festival, so leave early and have fun exploring the many hidden features and letting your inner fairy, pixie or muse come out at this enchanting event!
P.S. Linda Ravenscroft is pictured with me in center of collage and Candance Knight from Blackmoore's Night is to the middle left of the collage, along with the Faerie Magazine Tent and other magical fairies, pixies, wizards, etc.! So amazing!

A Wicked Adventure! In NYC

2007-02-13T04:33:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures from the show Wicked, in NYC. I attended the show on the weekend of Jan. 5, 2007 and it was amazing. I recommend to all. I'll be uploading more pics from the show soon and a story to accompany it.
Enjoy!

Magical Images From The Ren Faire

2006-10-09T21:59:00.000-07:00

Here are some images of photo's I took at the Ren Faire. They're so magical and enchanting, that I had to share.
Lisa!

Friends on Adventure in Marakesh!

2006-09-29T13:36:00.000-07:00

A few weeks back, a group of us went to Marakesh, to celebrate my friend Crista's 30th B-day.
Marakesh is a Moroccan Restaurant located in Parsippany, NJ and I highly recommend it to all. It feels as though you entered Morocco with a flair of Indiana Jones!

Almost the History Channel: A Cowboy and Indians Birthday!

2006-05-16T18:56:00.000-07:00

The invite read as follows:
Hoe Down to the best get together New Jersey has ever seen! Yee Haa!
All are welcome to join the cowboys and Indians in the years biggest shindig hosted by the notorious Frankie (who will be turning 30), famous for his tequila slinging and horseshoe skills. Only Cowboys or Indians will be permitted to enter the hoe down no guns / bows & arrows allowed.

The party began at Frankie and Nicola's, then we walked a half mile to a local bar. Wow those bar customers, didn't know what hit them when we walked in...A gang of us Scots, British and Local Friends, all dressed in cowboy, indian and mexican costumes walking into this off the road bar, was a site..We took over...And left with a good bang..

We just might make it to the history channel, after this night!
Enjoy these fun images!

US researchers find 18th-century British warships

2006-05-16T18:12:00.000-07:00

US researchers find 18th-century British warships
By Richard C. Lewis ~Reuters

NEWPORT, Rhode Island (Reuters) - Four ships from a British fleet used during the U.S. Revolutionary War have been found off Rhode Island, and one may be the vessel 18th century explorer Captain James Cook sailed on his epic voyage to Australia, archaeologists said on Tuesday.

Researchers with the Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project said they believe the four ships, and two others previously discovered, are part of a 13-vessel transport fleet intentionally sunk by the British in Newport Harbor in 1778 to keep French ships from landing to aid the Americans' drive for independence.

Using historical materials and sonar, the archaeologists discovered the ships in Narragansett Bay, within a mile (km) of Newport, Rhode Island's shoreline.
Divers found ballast piles about 30 feet underwater, with the ship's keel and other parts embedded in the sea floor. They also found at least one cannon, an anchor with a 16-foot (4.9-meter) shank and a cream-colored fragment of an 18th-century British ceramic teapot.

According to the team of archaeologists, one of the 13 ships in the sunken British fleet was the "Lord Sandwich," which records show was once the Endeavour, the vessel Cook used to sail the Pacific Ocean, map New Zealand and survey the eastern coast of Australia in 1768-1771.

Cook, acknowledged by historians as one of the greatest navigators of all time
is credited with surveying Australia's east coast on the Endeavour expedition.
Archaeologists said it was unclear which ship could be the Endeavour. Seven of the ships in the British fleet have not been found. But they said the latest find raises the chances that one of the discovered ships is the Endeavour.

"There is a 47 percent chance that we have our hands on the Endeavour," said D.K. Abbass, executive director of the Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project, a nonprofit organization devoted to studying the state's maritime history.
She added it was unlikely anything on the ships would provide a direct link to Cook.

Historically, the finding is significant because it helps tell the story of the siege of Newport, marking France's first attempt to aid the American insurrection against the British.

Though the effort failed, leaders from each side, George Washington representing the Americans and Comte de Rochambeau for America's French allies, met in Newport two years later, to formalize their cooperation for subsequent battles.

The French ultimately helped the Americans entrap British forces on a peninsula at Yorktown, Virginia.

"So, what you have here is the British are geared up for the colonial rebellion and now they're looking at an international conflict," said Rod Mather, a British citizen and associate professor of maritime history and underwater archaeology at the University of Rhode Island.

The shipwrecks are Rhode Island property, Abbass said. There are no plans to raise them. Officials estimate more than two dozen ships from the Revolutionary War period lie beneath Rhode Island's waters. They include British Royal Navy frigates, vessels from the Continental Navy and a French ship.

SERENDIPITY!

2006-04-20T17:43:00.000-07:00

Serendipity
My new favorite word and meaning is SERENDIPITY!

Ser-en-dip-i-ty 1. An aptitude for making fortunate discoveries accidentally 2. Restaurant and general store in NYC, famous for its frozen hot chocolate 3. Romantic Comedy with John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale about the acts of good fortune, which place us within destiny's magical hold.

Serendipity:
Serendipity: to make discoveries, by accident and sagacity, of things not in quest of. ...
Serendipity. "finding something unexpected and useful. - while searching for something else entirely."
Definition of serendipity ... good fortune; luck!

Serendipity: Serendipity - A Fortunate Accident
Serendipity: 225 East 60th Street, New York, NY...Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues.212-838-3531
Serendipity: 60th Street between 2nd and 3rd Ave....Its in the almost in the center of Manhattan. Its near Bloomingdales. Just take the 6 (subway) to 59th street and you'll exit one block away.
http://www.serendipity3.com/

Bushkill Falls!

2006-03-26T20:31:00.000-08:00

Last Summer, I went on an adventure to Bushkill Falls! That day has come to be one of my most memorable day adventures to date.
Set high in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Bushkill Falls has to be one of the most magical places I have been too. From the moment I arrived, I was in love, with all the majestic scenery that was surrounding me. It was as though I escaped into a fantasy world complete with fairies, pixies, hobbits and unicorns. A Labrynth of magic. I felt like a wizard, an archaeologist, and a naturalist!
When you enter the world of Bushkill Falls, you will be able to see all the magic I did, if you allow yourself to believe.
http://www.visitbushkillfalls.com

Went to Cafe Archetypus, Check it out!

2006-03-22T17:14:00.000-08:00

This place is just incredible! I was here several years ago and in returning yesterday, I noticed, that they improved even more. I can't say enough about how great this place is. When you are there, you just escape into another world, like nothing outside there exist. A place filled with mythology and much more history. Where you can relax by the candle light and feel as though you went on vacation to the Greek Isles, or a hidden cave, made just for you!
There are no bright lights anywhere, just candle light. The place is made to reflect old Mythology. The more you look around, the more you explore and find. You have to go and experience this hidden treasure. I know I'll be going back for more. The best part is they are open 7days a week.
Monday-Thursday:
6pm-12:00am
Friday-Saturday:
11am-1am
Sunday:
11am-12 midnight No credit cards accepted, we do however have an ATM on premises
Cafe Archetypus is located at 266 River Rd., Edgewater, NJ 07020 ! Visit their website at: http://www.archetypus.com/

PhAnTom oF ThE OpEra! LiSa'S MoViE ReVieW!

2006-03-10T09:30:00.000-08:00

I had always wanted to see Phantom of the Opera, then, a few years ago; I had the opportunity to see the Phantom on Broadway, Which was a night filled with much excitement!
From the beginning to end, I was mesmerized, I couldn’t take my eyes off the stage, between the stage sets, the costumes and the music, I was just amazed, at how much one play could allow you to escape right into the performance.
After going to see such an incredible show, I found out that the production of Phantom was coming to the movies. Unfortunately, I never had the chance to view this in the theater; however, I was able to watch the movie. Although the movie doesn’t give you the excitement you get at the Broadway performance, it still fills you with love and emotion all over again! All the feelings of romance were there, to know how strong one can love and what they are willing to do to find it and keep it.

Monhegan Island, Maine! A Beautiful Art Colony w/Many Surprises

2006-03-07T21:05:00.000-08:00

Monhegan Island, Maine! On the warm summer day, When The Sun has made its perfect place in the sky, a cool breeze, can be felt, followed by an intoxicating smell of wild flowers, that sends you into a Mid Summer's Dream. Invision a place where every nook and cranny has an artful surprise and a garden of delight. Where rocky cliffs lead down to a vintage shipwreck and beautiful harbor seals, just in walking reach. A place, any mermaid would be content swimming and treasure seeking in private water inlets. There is such a place, Monhegan Island, which is just a short ferry ride from Ports Clyde, Maine. http://www.monheganboat.com/
If You are an art or nature fan, or who just wants to explore, please visit Monhegan Island, and you won't be disappointed. You can tour and explore the Island in a short time, But please do not pick the flowers or harm the terrain! While there, take a walk by the Wyeth House and stop in the one of many adorable boutiques and gorgeous art galleries. Just don't forget to hike to the Village Overlook or the Lighthouse.
I recommend taking this wonderful trip during the Lobster Fest, in Rockland, in August and staying at The Berry Manor, in Rockland, Which is one of the best bed and breakfasts, I've ever stayed in. They even leave fresh baked desserts, tea and coffee in the kitchen for your eating pleasure, along w/sweet treats served on victorian dish, left on your bed, with the sounds of classical music, beaming throughout! Lisa! http://www.berrymanorinn.com/
http://www.mainelobsterfestival.com/

GeoCaching, New Adventures in Treasure seeking

2006-03-06T11:22:00.000-08:00

OldE VinTagE AfRiCaN TreAsUrE MaP 1535

Geocaching.com was created to promote the new sport of Geocaching, better known as treasure hunting! It was created/designed/programmed by Jeremy Irish, with the help of Elias Alvord and Bryan Roth!
What is Geocaching?
Geocaching is a thrilling adventure game, where the basic idea is to have people (would be tresure thrillers/archaeologist buffs) set up caches all over the world. Then share the locations of these caches on the internet. GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches( Like Reading an ancient treaure hunt, remember the Goonies). Once found, a cache may provide the visitor with a wide variety of rewards. All the visitor is asked to do is if they get something they should try to leave something for the cache.

The word GEOCACHING: broken down is GEO for geography, and CACHING for the process of hiding a cache. A cache in computer terms is information usually stored in memory to make it faster to retrieve, but the term is also used in hiking/camping as a hiding place for concealing and preserving provisions.

However, you will need a GPS Unit! GPS Units can range from $100 to $1000 depending on the kind of capabilities you are looking for. The author uses a Garmin eTrex , which runs for around $100, and can get you to within 20 feet of any geocache (depending on the location). The next step is one with a built-in electronic compass, has topographic maps, more memory, etc.

Geocaching Rules:
1. Take something from the cache
2. Leave something in the cache
3. Write about it in the logbook

In Conclusion, GeoCaching is a new sport, not limited to the US, The Geocaching Phenomenon is now all over the world. It is perfect for the Treasure/Adventure Seeker and Archaeologist Buff! Or for Anyone who loves to try something new! Please visit the Geocaching website at
http://www.geocaching.com/ Or scroll down to my adventure links at the end of the left column!
Lisa!

Dominican Republic Adventure Part One

2006-02-26T19:19:00.000-08:00

In November of 2004, I went on an exotic adventure, to the Dominican Republic. With an early flight, I arrived with just enough time to settle in and head to my hotel’s secluded beach, complete with Tiki Huts, Coconut Bars, White Sand and the Warm Caribbean Water.
Over the course of a few days, I set up tours of various kinds and took off for a tour of the different regions that make up this exotic place.
From a quad tour through the farming villages and towns, to a Jungle Safari, on the outskirts of Haiti, to a history lesson in Old Santo Domingo, I was able to experience a different culture, filled with an abundance of history, along with many added surprises, which would make My Dominican Adventure a truly a unique experience.

Ancient Egypt at the MET

2006-02-08T19:13:00.000-08:00

On Saturday February 4, 2006, I went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, just a short drive away! On the weekend the Met is open till 9pm, and to really enlighten your experience, I recommend ordering a drink from the bar on the Great Hall Balcony, followed by a trip through Ancient Egypt and a walk down the Nile. Perhaps a visit to the Temple of Dendur,, Nubia, Ca.. 15, or pay respects to an Ancient Mummy from long ago. Before you leave, enter the Museum’s Grand Artifact Store, for some long lost treasures, to remember your trip. If you gather more time, try and explore the Ancient Roman and Grecian Artifacts on the other side of the Met. Then head back up to the bar for one more nightcap, before viewing the many rooms of paintings and art, along with a viewing of Asian Antiquities and if open, Vintage Costumes. The Exploration is endless, so bring your walking shoes, journal and camera (remember no flash-photography is allowed) and let your archaeological journey begin!