A Few of My Favorite Things: August 2025

In-between working, packing, recording and getting ready to launch into all things Fall as we prepare to head into September – I’ve also been putting together my monthly collection of favorite purchases, gifts, and odds & ends that have made this past August so memorable and iconic in so many ways. What an incredible Summer […]

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Marble House and Milestone Birthdays…

August has been such a busy month for me that I’m still in a state of disbelief that it’s almost over. I’ve had to remind myself a few times in recent weeks that it’s perfectly acceptable to stop and take a breath or a break from time to time – but I’ve been having so […]

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Car Picnics, Rasslin’ and Wine Tasting…

In-between working my full-time job, preparing for my radio show this coming Thursday night and keeping up with meetings and appointments, I’ve also been trying to pack my weekender bag for a “Girls Getaway” that’s kicking off Friday morning and going strong until next Monday – and spending my free time traveling to visit with […]

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A Month to Remember: June 2025

While January will probably hold the title for “Longest Month Ever” each and every year since we’re all coming out of our post-holiday/New Years hazes and are trying to brave what’s left of Winter, I feel like June – and specifically June of 2025 – is a close second. This month felt like it went […]

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The Summer Foodie Kick-Off…

Regardless of temperamental and unpredictable weather here in New England, I’ve wasted no time in hitting the ground running once June kicked off, beginning the tradition of visiting some of my favorite local seasonal spots and indulging in some of my favorite Summertime delicacies over the past few days/couple of weeks. One of the very […]

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“I Saw Flowers in Your Hair…”

It’s been quite an interesting few days weather/climate-wise here in New England this week. On Saturday, I awoke to the aftermath of an overnight snow and ice storm that left enough sleet and sludge on the road that the plows had to be taken out of storage to clear the streets before anyone could safely […]

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Local Loves: Wally’s Wieners

Get your giggles about the name out of your system now, because this Newport, Rhode Island-based specialty hot dog eatery and bar is the legitimate real deal and worth both your time and attention the next time you travel to one of my absolute favorite places in New England! What first began as a hot […]

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A Month to Remember: January 2025

January is one of those months that, year after year, always feels like it takes a lifetime to get through. I’ve seen a lot of memes on social media in recent days that are in the style of “it’s only January 45th!” that crack me up, and make me feel a little better since I […]

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