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Postcard from Newport, RI

We’re always on the road the first weekend in May, but April showers often manage to trail along behind us. Even without the sunshine, I’ll admit the misty…

thompson les eats

We are usually those overnight suburban visitors who just settle for a hotel in midtown because it’s convenient to Grand Central Terminal. With an unusual 3 nights in…

flying a hawk – manchester, vt

This post goes all the way back to May when we were in Manchester Vermont when I attended a planning session at The Equinox. No one would ever say…

the broadmoor – colorado springs

I’m not sure if I mentioned it, but this was my first visit to Colorado. Why Colorado Springs? I was attending a conference at the Broadmoor. If you’re…

penrose room – colorado springs

Perched at the top of the Broadmoor is Penrose Room, the only 5 star / 5 diamond restaurant in Colorado. When you step out of the elevator, a…

garden of the gods – colorado springs

There never seems to be much free time when you’re attending a conference, but I still checked a few guidebooks out of the library. On the plane, it…

Manhattan & Hermosa Beach

I feel like I’ve been blogging about this West Coast trip for months! This will be the last California post, I promise.  With an extremely early morning flight out…

north end caffe in manhattan beach

This post is about North End Caffe, but I’m going to digress for a moment. Encouraged by Leeanne of Fun with Carbs, I fully intended try my first…

newport beach

Brendan’s reputation often precedes him. To know us, is to know we always have a house guest at Thanksgiving. Every November Brendan comes back to his hometown for…

sunny skies ahead

June Gloom. The nickname exists for a reason. Like clockwork, each day in California started off quite chilly, with a thick layer of clouds overhead. I called it…