In the summer of 2010, Jeff and I went on a road-trip honeymoon through California. One of my favorite memories was of visiting Hearst Castle, which is perched high on a peak of the St. Lucia Hills in Southern California. At the base of the road that winds up to the estate is a cool […]
We have an annual tradition of taking our dog Falkor to a beach on the Cape for his adoption anniversary each year. I’m ashamed to admit it, but we nearly forgot this year. We had the day off and were planning to take a day trip to the Cape, possibly without him. At the last […]
A friend signed me up for a wreath making workshop held at Faella Farm in Peace Dale, RI yesterday. I woke up early and drove over in the sunny cold, listening to Christmas music and trying to get into the spirit. When I arrived, the other participants were already cutting their greens and chatting affably. The […]