Best Day Ever
Best Day Ever was one of the films screened at the Banff Film Festival road show in Lake Placid last Saturday. When the host introduced it he said, this one…
Little Au Sable River Hike
One of Jill's and my regular summer stops is Sullivan Park in Peru. The park hosts a superb community market one Sunday a month, and we make a point to…
Lima Transit GMT
Graphic designer Herman Tantriady founded Lima Watch in 2014, in Indonesia. Despite more than a decade in business, online mentions of Lima are rare. I heard about the company in…
A week out west
Baby Face Nelson chose to hide at Walley's Hot Springs before traveling north to meet his fate. His journey was a touch more dramatic than Jill's and mine. We spent…
A change of scenery
I've temporarily relocated my office to a place with less snow and better views.
2026 Arrives with an Arctic blast
Jill and I started 2026 with a First Day Hike at Point au Roche State Park, where we bundled up against the six-degree temps, slipped crampons onto our boots, and…
Goodbye, ’25
My 2025 recap, and wishes for 2026. Year End Letter 2025_2Download
Resort days in Playa del Carmen
Heavier than expected snow blanketed the North Country last week and temps hovered in the low teens. So, Jill's and my plans to be in Mexico made us seem prescient.…
Dinner at the Tabard Inn
Work took me to D.C. last week. It also presented a chance to try a few new restaurants. My new D.C. favorite is the Tabard Inn. It is, in fact,…
McCaviar: It’s what’s for dinner
My favorite simple-but-bougie appetizer, for when guests are coming. Whip up some anchovy creme fraiche (anchovies and oil, lemon juice, sour cream, and cream cheese), put it on top of…