Front Porch Thoughts

Kids selling lemonade at little stands on their front lawns is one of the sweetest sights of summer. A couple of young entrepreneurs recently set up a shop near the spot where more than a hundred kayakers launched out...

“To keep what you have, you have to give it away.” The peonies are out in full force along the driveway of our old home. The harsh spring delayed their arrival and I am more than ready for their...

Here is a huge disclaimer – these days I am not usually up early enough to catch a sunrise. Back in the day, when our kids were babies those sunrise risings were definitely part of the drill. But these...

I had the good fortune to carve out some time this morning to visit Graymoor In Garrison, NY. Graymoor has another name the “Holy Mountain” over looking the spectacular Hudson Valley Highlands. And that name is well earned because...

Happy Mother’s Day Susan The wisteria is blooming extravagantly around the wooden arch at the entrance of our old home. Big fat busy bees are wildly dipping into the pale lavender blossoms to get sweet supplies to make their...