Northern NYS, Plattsburgh, NY—”North Country”
Surprising north country town on water, perfect for walking. Vibrant downtown with lots of restaurants, old churches, murals+ 3D murals (like the one in the photo on the side of the public library). Lunch at a French Bistro, Quiche and Crepe, with authentic Normandy...
NH, White River Junction—Hotel Coolidge
Thank you Hotel Coolidge for recognizing that a room for 2 people needs 2 comfortable chairs.https://www.hotelcoolidge.com Unique Turkish-Mediterrean restaurant—darn missed the Turkish breakfast cuz we had to get on the road. Great walking town, Center for Cartoon...
Hanover, NH- 5 months on the road and getting tired of hotel breakfast eggs
Lots of flavor, 45 seconds in microwave! www.veggiesmadegreat.com/
How do you know when you are in the Adirondacks?
Summer Whitehouse in 1926 for President Coolidge. Comfy rustic setting. Great meeting place for friends from various NY locations. Lots of fun cooking and eating together. Playing pool and bowling in the 2 "wooden" lanes. Kayak or canoes provided....
HIghlight— Lecture by Frances Mayes, author
www.francesmayesbooks.com/ Most have heard of Under the Tuscan Sun, the book or the movie. Hearing her in person was sensational—down-to-earth, comedic outlook on adventures, casual style, and a "word nerd". Lecture was sponsored by Cardinal at North Hills, a senior...
Art in Raleigh NC
El Anatsui, Lines That Link Humanity, 2008, discarded aluminum and copper wire, (irregular) 18 x 25 ft., North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, Gift of Barbara and Sam Wells, © 2008 El Anatsui and mine in Sociable Art class...
Unusual Sighting in Cary, NC
Lowes Grocery—Want some?
Artsy Asheville + The Food Scene
A hidden treasure: The Folk Art Museum and shops https://www.exploreasheville.com/ Stand at the counter to order from menu on giant black board. Yummy rice tofu vegetable bowl and funny napkin holder graphics. https://slowfoodrightquick.com/...
Destination Raleigh environs
Arrived in Apex, NC (big article in WSJ recently) to spend time with daughter Stacy. Great time visiting and exploring. Found a Silver Sneakers location we could actually walk to, except for the high temp and humidity. Next, we found a short-term furnished apt. in...
Newish Nashville
Certainly a change since we were here last for a music manufacturers convention. Wow, were we surprised by our weekend night in Nashville on our way to Raleigh. Scads of scooters—sitting on the sidewalks, running in the streets and scooting up the hill. I stopped...