A Place Like This

Travel

  • An Island Exploration

    Since seeing Mackworth Island last year, all the boy could talk about was bringing his sister Mimi back so they could go exploring together. Recently that dream came true. As they walked towards the water, little brother recounted to big… Continue reading

  • Mrs. Fox Goes Apple Picking

    Our last day in New England felt more like summer at 84 degrees than fall ,but we took full advantage  of the sunshine to make a stop at Berlin Orchards on our way to the airport.  There, we were meeting… Continue reading

  • At Full Sail on Casco Bay

    Ah we are finally home after two weeks for touring around New England. We had such a variety of activites and wonderful meetings with friends, which I promise will be shared right here.  Our last weekend in the North proved… Continue reading

  • The French

    Maybe I've mentioned it before but I come from a large family and I married into a large family. Summer has always been a time for gathering and this year is no exception. My sweet Zuzu is on a world… Continue reading

  • Cornwallis

    June 1776 ~As I was walking to the weavers this morning I couldn't believe my eyes. As I was standing there, riding right toward me and then in front of me was General Cornwallis, servant of King George the III,… Continue reading

  • Our Daily Bread

    ~June 1776 Powell House~ The day is warm. The morning holds a heaviness in the air. Nonetheless we head out to the gardens to see what will be for eating this day. While the oxen start their plowing, The rest… Continue reading

  • Conscription

    Williamsburg June 24th 1776 Dear Diary, As we were walking through town towards the market today, the air was filled with the rumors that the British are marching toward Williamsburg from the coast of North Carolina. As we approached the… Continue reading

  • 1776

    In the year 1776: America was a British Colony. Nothing moved faster than a horse, barge on a river, or ox in a field. Nothing could shine brighter than a lit candle. One cobbler could make 1 and half pairs… Continue reading

  • Summering

    Happy first day of Summer. Summer is: My mother would have been 85 years old today. Though she is no longer with us, we celebrate anyway. She loved summer and lived it fully. We are on the road this week… Continue reading

  • Carpe Diem or Seize the Day

    After a very long night of sitting three hours on a tarmac at Laguardia airport in NYC and then the flight finally being cancelled.  After the desk agent at Delta refused to help anyone because all flights were booked for… Continue reading