Monthly Archives: April 2013

Where in the World…

Posted on April 28, 2013 by FLG

Her red suitcase is out. The pile of “things to bring” has grown in recent days. Most items on her list have been crossed off. A foreign adventure is on the horizon for furrylittlegnome! The seven and a half hour … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, European Destinations, Travel | Tagged Bayern, European travel, Kufstein Austria, Lufthansa, Places to visit in Germany, Things to do in Bavaria, Visiting Bavaria | 10 Comments

Almost One Week After The Boston Marathon

Posted on April 21, 2013 by FLG

It has been almost a week, a very long week, since two bombs exploded at The Boston Marathon and only a day since the entire world watched the arrest of “Suspect 2” live on television. This resilient city has started … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Landmarks, Sports, Travel, USA Destinations | Tagged Back Bay of Boston, Boston, Boston Common, Boston Marathon, Boston Marathon 2013, Boston Marathon Memorial, Boston Public Garden, Boston Strong, Comfort Dogs, Photos of Boston | 7 Comments

The Day After the Boston Marathon…

Posted on April 16, 2013 by FLG

Posted in Boston, Landmarks, Sports, Travel, USA Destinations | Tagged Back Bay of Boston, Boston, Boston Common, Boston Marathon, Boston Marathon 2013, Boston Marathon Bombing, Boston Sports, Boston's Back Bay, Photos of Boston, Terrorist Attack in Boston | 17 Comments

In the Middle of a War Zone

Posted on April 14, 2013 by FLG

For years, we heard these names mentioned on the nightly news or read them on the front pages of newspapers: Baghdad, Balad, Basra, Fallujah, Tikrit and Mosul – yes, all cities in Iraq. While furrylittlegnome was glued to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Landmarks, Travel | Tagged Ancient Cities, Ancient City of Babylon, Ancient Ruins, Babylon, euphrates river, Iraq, Mesopotamia, Middle of a War Zone, middle-east, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Sacred Places in Iraq, Summer Palace of Saddam Hussein, The Middle East | 2 Comments

“Freedom is Not Free”

Posted on April 9, 2013 by FLG

Furrylittlegnome has not visited Washington, D.C. in a few years, but with tension rising between North Korea and the rest of the world, gnome thought she would share with you a connection between her nation’s capital and her hometown. Foggy … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Landmarks, Travel, USA Destinations | Tagged District of Columbia, Foggy Bottom, Frank Gaylord Sculptor, Freedom, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Monuments, Monuments in Washington DC, Sculptures, The Korean War, USA Military, USA Travel, War Memorials, Washington, Washington DC Landmarks, World Capitals | 6 Comments

Getting Home from Work

Posted on April 2, 2013 by FLG

The sun is shining. The snow has melted, but it is a windy and cold “Spring” day in Boston. Furrylittlegnome cannot wait to be inside. It is no secret. “The Golden Girls” is gnome’s favorite television show. Betty White, Bea … Continue reading →