Currently, this blog is a video (picture) representation of our eight weeks in London. A lot of things happened between October and December in 2010. Prince William announced his engagement to Kate Middleton, Prince Charles and Camilla's car was attacked by rioters, we attended the same performance of The Rivals as Prince Charles and Camilla did and sat only 5 rows behind them. We did get scolded for attempting to take a picture, however. All of this and more is captured in my blog.
I tried to make it informative and fun, and at times I hope even funny. Take a gander at it by clicking the icon to the right. I look forward to hearing back from my readers, so don't feel shy about sending me messages.
KRB
K.R. Blake Virtual Tourist Blog
FOR THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PET ADOPTION: SNEAK PREVIEW - Click image below.
Deadly Enchantment
Is a romance filled with magical spells and shapeshifting wizards. But there are large cats that don't have the benefit of magic to ease their plight. If you'd like to see how you can help, click the pictures on the right. They'll take you to the Big Cat Rescue Organization website.
Click above to visit the Big Cat Rescue Site
Pet Loss
Kathryn experienced the loss of her "precious" in late June, 2004 and she still grieves. So many wonderful readers and friends reached across the vast web to share experiences and offer comfort that Kathryn has built a permanent page on her site dedicated to the loss of pets. The page was built as a memorial to her little dog Muffy, but it is for anyone who seeks solace from the sorrow that only another pet lover can understand.
Just click the star icon below to visit and be comforted. While you're there, you might want to click on the link to The Animal Rescue Site. Each click helps feed the many homeless pets often forgotten or abandoned by great human tradegedies such as the earthquake in Haiti.
Thank you for visiting!
Grieving for a lost pet? Click above to visit the Rainbow Bridge and other places of comfort.
Click above for updated information on AIDS
Personal Note: On November 30, 2002, I had the distinct privilege of attending a performance of Macbeth in London. Because December 1st was declared World AIDS Day, Julian Glover gave a very impassioned speech regarding England's plight with this dreaded disease. Both Broadway Cares in the U.S. and TheatreCares, in cooperation with Crusaid in Great Britain, have made substantial contributions to AIDS research. Since Mortal Illusions concerns a Broadway actress's quest to save the life of her AIDS-stricken brother, I am donating a portion of my profits from the sale of this book to these two fine charitable organizations. If you wish to know more about any of these organizations, please visit the links indicated above in blue. Thank you. KRB.
Click above to visit the BCEFA web site
Click above to visit UK's Theatrecares web site
Click above to visit the Crusaid web site
Christmas Photos
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2006 Christmas Village - Click the thumbnails for a larger image
Overall view of our 2006 Christmas village
Snowman Contest
The Cattle Ranch
Skiers, Sledders, Hikers and Campers
And a kiss for the lady
Vacation Photos 2006
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Harrods
The Albert Memorial
Tea at the Ritz Hotel
Kathryn and her husband at the Ritz
Regent Street at Christmas
Regent Street (Professional Photograph)
Trafalgar Square at Christmas (Professional Photograph)
Big Ben at Night
Reader Pet Photos
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What did you do to me?
Towel anyone?
Canine Cuisine?
Al Dente?
Big expectations?
I did my trick, now where's my treat?
You hear what I'm sayin'?
Okay everybody, push!
Thirsty cat
Watchdog!
Got Pictures?
If you have a pet picture you think Kathryn would like to add to her collection, just e-mail it to her by clicking on the link below and put "Pet Photo" in the subject line. Along with the photo, give her any information you'd like to include, and if she thinks it's appropriate she'll add it.
