National WW2 Museum in New Orleans
If you want to immerse yourself in World War 2 history, the National WW2 Museum in New Orleans should be on your list to visit. It comprises eight buildings that…
North Country fall colors
Saturday was unseasonably warm (though still pretty cold compared to NC), so I took a ride to Mother Cabrini's Shrine and AuSable Chasm to catch some fall colors.
Eating in New Orleans: My favorites
Our trip to New Orleans this week was my first since the early '90s. I don't remember a lot about that visit, other than watching a man carry a goat…
The art inside our front door, and the debate that followed
The first impression of our Plattsburgh bungalow is...polarizing. Since before we closed on the house, we've heard many opinions about what we should do with the walls just beyond our…
Temps are drifting downward
It's 6:30 am, and it's going to be a two pot of coffee morning. Temperatures are slowly decreasing, and it's cool enough at night that we've closed a few windows…
Autumn in the North Country
After retrieving my motorcycle from North Carolina, I took a little ride through the Adirondack Park to see the fall colors. I made it as far as Saranac Lake before…
Making a home in the North Country
If my move to New York had worked out as planned, I'd be putting my North Carolina house on the market right about now, and scheduling movers. But Jill and…
Divine Llama
Go for the wine. Stay to play with the llamas. Many years ago I attended a Divine Llama wine tasting at a friend's home, but until last weekend I'd never…
Mid-Atlantic Wanderings
Baltimore, Annapolis, Washington DC, Assateague Island, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk. Many miles in the car and on foot.
NYC Rambling
A long weekend with miles of walking, interesting sights wherever we turned, and delicious food from Toloache, Oscar Wilde, Milk Bar, and Juniors. Next stop: The North Country.