In the fall of most years, my husband and I, with one sister-in-law, spend a week at the beach, specifically a house right on the ocean front at Edisto Island. It’s a wonderfully calm beach in many ways. The small … Continue reading →
After the visit to Cape Lookout, we turned and retraced our route a bit to get back to Beaufort for a tour of the city from the water. The narrow channel between the Beaufort waterfront and one long island of … Continue reading →
Last weekend we got to spend a weekend with our daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter and grandson-in-law, and great-grandson on Harker’s Island, near Beaufort, North Carolina. We had a wonderful time, checking out Beaufort, having some great meals, visiting the NC Aquarium … Continue reading →
I still have a couple more posts about the family visit last month that I’m now posting after a break to take care of other things. They’ll make a good way to wrap up summer now that we’re moving into … Continue reading →
What could be more intriguing to four small boys than a river’s edge? Especially one with places where they can get right up to water, throw stones in to watch the splash, and look around for fish and other aquatic … Continue reading →
My husband and I recently returned from a visit with our daughter and her family in Indiana. We made the eleven-hour drive from our home in North Carolina because I’m not ready to resume flying again yet. Some fog, heavy … Continue reading →
Not too long ago I went with my family for a week on the beach at Edisto Island. Twice a year, late spring and early fall, we do a coastal retreat. We all need some time out after the stresses … Continue reading →
The New York Public Library holds a special place in my heart. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I spent several days while at home one summer from university doing research there for an important history project. That meant … Continue reading →
Central Park was designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and architect/landscape designer Calvert Vaux in the late 19th century. In many ways it’s one of the most surprising and delightful features of Manhattan. More than just stretches of grass … Continue reading →
To experience the heart and the essence of New York City, you want to walk Fifth Avenue from its origin at Washington Square Park northward through Harlem all the way to the Harlem River that marks the northern border of … Continue reading →