I can't say that was obvious immediately. Actually, at first, there was a misleading charm (the worst kind of charm, I think) with regards to the scale of things. We walked right up to the mini checkin counter without delay. We were rid of our baggage and in possession of our boarding passes in less … Continue reading Newark airport is a pit
Category: vacation
How Asheville became Nashville
If you said "by adding an N," you'd be on the right track. An N as is No way, Not possible, Never happening and Not since you bought that wine bar. You see, the girls and I decided months ago that a road trip between Christmas and New Year's Eve to Asheville seemed like the … Continue reading How Asheville became Nashville
A few random questions for your consideration
What do you think is more likely to change - a person or a situation? Do people get run over every day on Troy's Hoosick Street? Why aren't there more pedestrian crosswalks? Why don't people use the ones which are there? Is it uncommon to alternate between feeling feel ultra calm and on the verge … Continue reading A few random questions for your consideration
PB Boulangerie
When you think of beach food, French pastry probably doesn't usually come to mind. While I certainly love fried scallops, chowder and s'mores, sometimes I want something a little more refined. For those instances, PB Boulangerie fits the bill perfectly. I've been interested in getting to this spot for a good number of years, however, … Continue reading PB Boulangerie
Painted skies
As I raced to the beach to catch the impending sunset, I couldn't help but smile. This, I thought, is what I do. I chase beauty. Here's a gallery of some of what I was fortunate enough to catch during my recent Wellfleet vacation. One last thought - while the sky was magnificent to observe … Continue reading Painted skies
When 1 + 1 = 1
It's funny how sometimes two beloved things just don't work together. For instance, I love ice cream and I love chocolate but I just don't care for chocolate ice cream. At all. This weird contradictory condition, I've learned, also holds true for two of my favorite activities - yoga and paddle boarding. Earlier this week … Continue reading When 1 + 1 = 1
Whassup, Cape Cod!
Since I first became infatuated with Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) last year, I've sought out opportunities to indulge my urge to be on the water paddling to my heart's content. In July I had a great time in my hometown with friends tooling around the lake on a windy afternoon in kayaks and on board. … Continue reading Whassup, Cape Cod!