Carole Terwilliger Meyers's Blog, page 118

Things to Do: Houston, Texas, public restroom--part 2

Here's the view from inside! It's made entirely of one-way glass. No one can see you from the outside, but when you are inside it's like sitting in a clear glass box.

Things to Do: Houston, Texas, part 2

Here's the view from inside! It's made entirely of one-way glass. No one can see you from the outside, but when you are inside it's like sitting in a clear glass box.

Things to Do: Houston, Texas, public restroom--part 1

This woman is getting ready to enter a public toilet. (More tomorrow.)

Things to Do: Houston, Texas, part 1

This woman is getting ready to enter a public toilet. (More tomorrow.)

Things to Do: NYC, Lower East Side, Streit's

They've been making matzo here since 1925. View this mini-movie of the factory:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2T75kekKgg
c2009 Carole Terwilliger Meyers

See even more detail in Martha Stewart's mega-clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTGd8gMKHbs&feature=related

Streit's 148-154 Rivington, 212-475-7000; www.streitsmatzos.com.

image c2009 Carole Terwilliger Meyers

Things to Do: NYC, Central Park, Tango Saturdays

Tango dancing to live music occurs regularly on Saturdays beside the Shakespeare statue. Tilt your head to view my little horizontal movie about it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82voy_pnrLs
c2009 Carole Terwilliger Meyers

Where to Stay: Ashland, Oregon, Ashland Creek Inn

Luxury and privacy are combined here in a converted 125-year-old grain mill overlooking Ashland Creek. You can hear the creek from most rooms, and giant shade trees cool the secluded decks. All rooms are suites with kitchens and decks, and each is furnished uniquely with art and antiques from around the world (travel themes include Marrakech, Matsu, and Canton).
Ashland Creek Inn 70 Water St., 2 blks. to plaza, (541) 482-3315; http://www.ashlandcreekinn.com. 10 suites. Unsuitable for children und

Book Reviews: The Ultimate Hollywood Tour Book

If you'd like to see where Hugh Hefner will be spending eternity next to Marilyn Monroe, where superstars hide away from their fans, and where favorite movies were filmed, get a copy of this handy guide to lead you there and also provide the background stories. The book also leads to movie star homes, the sites of infamous crimes, and the final resting places of superstars.
http://www.nrbooks.com/hollywoodtour.htm

View the author' personal tour in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/v/jexKDOsgCus

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Where to Stay: Ashland, Oregon, Winchester Inn

Featuring excellent service and attention to detail, this inn complex consists of the main Victorian house (which was originally a hospital on Main Street and then moved up the hill) and restaurant plus three other buildings. Manicured gardens surround.
The fine-dining restaurant (D daily, SunBr; $$$) uses mostly organic ingredients from local providers—think juniper berry-crusted filet mignon with a red wine reduction, horseradish, and bacon served with mashed potatoes and grilled broccolini, or

Things to Do: Ashland, Oregon Shakespeare Festival

In addition to the expected Shakespeare, this festival presents contemporary and classic plays on its one outdoor stage and two indoor stages. And the show almost always goes on. Even with rain showers in progress, though the actors then perform in street clothes so as not to ruin the delicate silks in their elaborate costumes. My family once saw a performance of "Romeo and Juliet" during such a storm—with the thunder roaring and the lightning flashing in the distance--lending a memorable ambian