Walking around a touristy beach town, I knew I’d see lots of street musicians, seafood restaurants and souvenir shops selling ocean-themed mugs and towels, but the art was an unexpected thrill. Here’s a splattering of what my amateur lens captured in what I later learned is the ViBe Creative District. Great America Number 1: Our... Continue Reading →
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel – a Wonder, a Marvel, a Dream
The first time I crossed the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, I thought I was in a dream, my recurring one. In it, my father drives me alone, age 4, in the backseat, telling me about this amazing place where our car will glide on water. Suddenly, we’re there. A magic road. And water is everywhere I... Continue Reading →
King Neptune Catches Your Eye at Virginia Beach – Every Time
Not every boardwalk in the U.S. is protected by a Roman god. Virginia Beach is different. And people notice. “Most sculptures disappoint people when they’re unveiled,” a Virginia Beach woman told me. “But not this one. We’re really proud of that sculpture.” She was here when the King Neptune sculpture was unveiled and loves it,... Continue Reading →
Virginia Beach and What the Tide Brings
Going to the beach on a cold, midweek early morning, before all the schools had gotten out for the year, meant a beach largely to myself. A perfect time to explore the shoreline as no one was brave enough to be swimming or playing near the water. What I found both enchanted and repulsed me.... Continue Reading →