Normally, visitors’ departure isn’t much of a story. They get in the car and go, or we drop them at the airport, pausing for a last quick, goodbye hug. This time, though the adventures didn’t end when we left them … Continue reading →
Whenever grandchildren are visiting, I make time to whip up a batch of cookies with them. We make them from scratch, and they love the chance to help with measuring, breaking eggs, mixing, and, of course, taste-testing. This visit was … Continue reading →
Near the beginning of their visit, Freya and James announced they hoped to visit as many different parks and playgrounds as possible. Given the level of energy they have and the limitations of even a fairly large suburban back yard, … Continue reading →
I’ve already talked about one of the biggest parts of James’s birthday celebration, the baseball game, but there were a couple of other features. Presents! Of course, presents. They have an interesting tradition in the family of arranging the presents … Continue reading →
My son, Joe, has been a huge baseball fan for most of his life. Even moving to England hasn’t dimmed his enthusiasm for the game. Through the magic of the MLB app, he can view games from overseas, though he … Continue reading →
The Greensboro Science Center isn’t exactly a hidden gem, since plenty of people know about it, but it’s still a local treasure. Any time we have children staying with us, it’s one of the must-visit places. And since they keep … Continue reading →
A few days after my son and his family arrived from England, we all traveled from Greensboro to Beaufort, North Carolina to visit my oldest daughter and her husband, Aunt Liz and Uncle Alan to the children. Liz and Alan … Continue reading →
We recently made a trip to the Asheville area for some family business, but we also had some time for a side trip to Biltmore House and, especially, to see the Chihuly glass art exhibit. Note: click on all pictures … Continue reading →
This is where I’ll be this weekend: https://www.suffolkmysteryauthorsfestival.com/
Continue reading →Our recent Edisto beach trip featured one event we’ve never seen there before. During our stay, a couple of trucks parked on the road behind the house and workers spent most of a day trimming and cutting down a couple … Continue reading →
