
As Summer 2026 comes to a close, I’m getting ready for new adventures. With a little time left on the island, I’m looking forward to visitors, last trips to the beach, and views of sunset skies in our backyard.… Read more

As Summer 2026 comes to a close, I’m getting ready for new adventures. With a little time left on the island, I’m looking forward to visitors, last trips to the beach, and views of sunset skies in our backyard.… Read more

I am excited about a free weekend. After several days of having fun with my sister, I’ll be playing catch-up before we head to the island for a long stay.
Have a great weekend and a happy July 4th celebration!… Read more

Cooler temperatures blew in during the last days of July, reminding me that we were at summer’s midpoint. I started to mourn summer’s end. But wait! Half of summer remains!… Read more

I’v been thinking about all of the delicious summer food that we might enjoy this season and decided to create three summer menus to share. One menu uses recipes from my blog. The other menus are from two of my favorite food blogs: Smitten Kitchen and Joy the Baker.… Read more

Later today, I’m gathering with family members to spread the ashes of much-loved parents, who passed years ago. We’ll scatter their ashes in the sea in the town they dearly loved. Tomorrow, I head to my beloved island for the summer.
I hope that you have a wonderful weekend!… Read more