Journey Down Memory Lane: Mount Rushmore

Before the pandemic, we took a trip to Mount Rushmore one year. Years later, we still talk about what a wonderful trip it was.

Here we are getting in line to drive into the park. We went during off-peak season, but it was still busy, just not as busy compared to peak season.

There's Mount Rushmore from a distance. We were still far from the monument after first entering the park, but we're excited and filled with anticipation.

This is the walk down the path with all the flags, towards the monument. At this point, we're about to burst with excitement. How soon before we actually get close to the monument.

And there it is, tada! Mt Rushmore!!! It was even more impressive in person.

We finally got close to the monument, but my photos didn't do it justice. It was indeed as magnificent as we imagined. Then to our surprise, there was a museum about Mount Rushmore that was more extensive than we had thought. This is a snapshot from the museum.

Mount Rushmore is a gem. If you've never been there, I highly recommend it. It was a long trip for us but totally worth it.

Gone Fishing

It’s summer, and school is out… Have a good summer and be safe! As always, pray unceasingly.

Of all the -isms ...

Of all the -isms in our culture today, this one is often ignored and up there with the most nefarious. I’m talking about nepotism. This is because it is so stealthy. It is not obvious. You never know who is related to whom, either by blood or by marriage. Unfortunately, you don’t get to choose who your family are. The treachery within family is stuff of legends and timeless novels. At the same time, the benefits of some families just keep on giving, bootstraps not needed at all, just look for the red carpet treatment. When it comes to nepotism, there are tell-tale signs over time, emphasis on time. There are certain people who seem to get away with everything. Rules for you but not for them. Some of these people aren’t qualified for the job, and yet they have been promoted countless times to the top just like that. Then there are some people who haven't done much and yet they’re bestowed with awards and recognitions nonstop just for showing up. Meanwhile, the rest of us are...

What’s Cooking Vol. 4: Garlic Bread

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