My daughter and I travelled to Toronto last week, a little girls getaway (along with educational excursions, of course).  When we arrived at our hotel in the very late afternoon (around high tea time), we were delighted to find a lovely plate of cookies waiting in our room.  As you know, I wouldn’t even dream… Continue reading

Last week, I found myself out picking blueberries, in a field not less than 3 miles from my house. That field has been there the whole 22 years we have lived here, and I never even knew it existed before.  How is that possible? It’s so cute, you drive up, collect your little quart or pint… Continue reading

I know that right now, I am not alone in wanting this %$#!!  winter to end already.  I am so done with big ugly warm boots, huge sweaters, hats, scarves and endlessly looking for the match to those really warm wool mittens. So here is some welcome relief:  The first day of spring is in… Continue reading