I treated myself! It was a a quick trip to Michael's - so I didn't take enough photos - there was lots more spooky stuff! It was lots of fun browsing! I recommend it!

I did buy one more sparkly souvenir -- but I filmed this video in a rush, and the clip of the other souvenir just didn't get properly recorded. I'll try again another time!

What a wonder! How lucky am I? It's the luck of the Irish, I just know it!

I feel like I didn't give Jill Biden a fair shake in this video. She does talk about the sorrow of losing Beau, the support she offered Hunter, her fight to keep her Community College teaching job, & her love of education. But I don't know. It just seemed like I knew all those things, though not with the great detail that she describes. The Presidency seems like a high pressure, high urgency job, and I'm sure the First Lady feels all that as she strives to do the work that s

I wish I knew the names of all these lovely flowers. I.know some of them, but I'm just too lazy to look up the rest! So the pictures will have to do. There's beauty everywhere. And many of the flowers are smaller than my little fingernail. While others, like the foxglove, showing off in my cabin backyard, are substantial and look like they could be in my garden at home. It's all a delight...even if I don't know their names!

These fabric baskets are so darling. And I don't think Marti knew how perfect they would be in our cabin! Thanks Marti!

I talk too much! BUT we had guests for lunch ( hello Marti !) and on the spur of the moment I decided to make biscuits so we could have fresh jam and biscuits for dessert. It was a big hit! Just so you know that the jam is road tested! The one instruction that is a little cloudy is the amount of sugar one should use. I had between 2 and 3 pounds of fruit. Thus, according to the recipe I should have used 1/2 to 3/4 cup of sugar per pound of fruit - and that would be at least

We feel like the luckiest family in the world to have Mr. Hubbell as our patriarch. Happy Father's Day to the Best One.

This was such a delightful surprise. I just had to share it with you! Irene is so gifted, in so many ways! She sews, she paints, she builds...and the final product is just darling. The best part about it is that it is portable and goes on top of a foldable table, so if space is at a premium, when play is done, the playhouse can be stored until next time! This has to be our secret, though! It's a surprise for her grandson! Thanks for showing us this wonderful treat for your gr

I just looked up varmit - and it says that the formal version is "varmint." But since I'm mad at them, I'm going to use the informal version because I don't think they deserve any better. Also, don't be alarmed at how red my face is. When I over exert myself, I just get red. It's another good reason I hate the varmits. I shouldn't be overextering myself on their behalf. Let's hope this is all worth it.

Well. they were mostly still there when I arrived home after the vacay. But I do think they missed me. I mean, the tomatoes, not the varmits!

Egad! Do I have jet lag today! Maybe becauseI had to get up at 3:00 a.m. to have breakfast!

Surprisingly, our favorite site of all the wonderful and interesting places we visited was the Ardoch Roman Fort, which was essentially just ancient earthen work the Romans had created as a defensive strategy during their time in Scotland. When we visited, the weather was inclement, but beautiful, in its own way, and it felt right to be in that place with the rain, and the wind, knowing that Romans and Scots before us had endured this exact same climate. Looking back at the c

We started with a bang, and finished at the world's end!

Warching this just made me sigh. What a lovely day. And our guide, Damian, saved the best for last!

We are have a marvelous time...but...need more naps!

Can I just say that I'm NOT adjusted to the time zone? I think in the future I may be only able to vacation on the West Coast!!!!

I'm so spoiled! But let me give you the closed door tour of the Castle. It was quite extraordinary, because despite the fact that there were priceless heirlooms everywhere (so much china!) it was a fairly modest affair. The dining room was serviceable and spare with paintings of Queen Victoria's children on the walls. The living room was comfortable, with furniture unchanged from 100 years ago! The library was cozy, lots of books, and a great view of the garden. And in the

Follow along on our adventures!

Lots of celebrations to come...but had to celebrate with my grands first...and bring the Knick's some birthday luck!