The dazzlingly decorated hotel bar was in full swing when happy hour approached on a brisk December evening. My dear friend Linda, a Michigan-transplant since our days cheerleading together in high school, somehow managed to score four available seats next …
I’ve always called it a “Michigan” but in Michigan, they’ve always called it a “Coney Island”. Weird, right? Whatever you call it, America’s iconic hot dog is a must when visiting the midwestern state.
Smothered with seasoned ground meat sauce …
While many rushed to Crossgates or Colonie Center for Black Friday holiday shopping, others heeded the “col” of the wild and hiked the Adirondacks instead. (FYI: A “col” is the gap between mountains.) This weekend’s hike up Cat and Thomas…
Coastal Maine in late Autumn is long shadows on rocky ledges and blue glints on quiet coves. It’s piles of pumpkins and pots of chrysanthemums at farmer’s markets. It’s flights of wild geese heading south under a harvest moon. Try …
Speed shop in a mall but don’t make the mistake of rushing through this botanical garden. Landscape designers were busy wrapping stems and trunks with miles of LED lights in brilliant color combinations. The Coastal Maine Botanical Garden (CMBG for …
Summer might be synonymous with lobster but did you know that the best time to eat them is in late fall? From mid-Sept through November the quality of the hard-shell lobster meat is at its best: firmer and meatier. Underwater …
Did you know that Fido is Latin for faithfulness? Can’t bear to leave your furry faithful at home? Us neither! You don’t need to when you vacation in Portland, Maine.
Our tails were wagging at the number of restaurants, …
It’s late September – the pools have all closed, the lawnmower is collecting cobwebs and the kids are back in school. What’s left to do? Keep the momentum going by hiking the Adirondacks, of course!
Mom and I and our …
