George’s initial objections to hiking the Province Lands gave way to resignation when he realized how blissful the sand dunes could be on a dry, sunny, winter day. Given the violent wind gusts along the coastal margins of the Atlantic …
Wearing ourselves out in Provincetown
Valentine’s in Provincetown and my Big Fish (seen above) is on a quest to find a protective beanie to shield himself from the elements. Nothing as outlandish as this (see below) but something just as insulating.
We mistook the sun …
Valentine’s Detox in P-Town
I’ve had enough of reality. Time to get away. A refuge away from political frustrations and scary headlines would be nice. My mate offered up the perfect antidote on Thursday: a romantic, windswept, seaside sojourn to Provincetown. Perfect!
But,it’s the …
Rocking it out on Groundhog Day
I could almost hear the riff, “I got you, babe,” while taking this photo of George ascending Laura’s Tower. I took the same shot of Mutti doing the same a year ago. (But with a better camera.) Apropos of Groundhog …
Mountains and Mutti in Sheffield, Massachusetts
PilotGirl Productions has very few creative projects on the horizon so, as a result, a new series I’ve penned “Mountains with Mutti.” This first short vignette takes us to the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts, not far from the …
First Day Hikes: Overlook Mountain
After the frenzy of the holidays have passed, when days are gripped in darkness and temperatures hover near freezing, hardy adventurers from across New York State take to the trails for the Annual First Day Hike.
With puppy in …
Hainan Island: Hot springs in a tropical retreat
Looking for luxury? Swimming pools have always been the best way a hotel can spoil its guests. Hot springs are even better. They’re the tranquil oasis that awaits guests after a busy day at a conference or the hectic hustle …
Under the Big Top at China’s International Travel Trade Fair
And, now that I have your attention, let me tell you more about where I am. This is the south China island of Hainan, a tropical destination on par with Hawaii or Dominican Republic with endless stretches of beach, …