Highlighted Route
Long gone are the days of getting a big old map and a highlighter and marking your vacation route! What a way to plan a vacation-with all those dotted towns… Read more Highlighted Route →
Entering the Adirondacks
My mother used to say whenever she saw that sign, all her troubles would melt away. There is something about seeing the sign for the Adirondack Park that makes everything… Read more Entering the Adirondacks →
1972. Family vacation; 28 days of summer memories. Day 1: “Road-trip”, 10″ x 10″ Oil. Reliving childhood one painting at a time
Cramming the four kids in the station wagon was always an adventure. Claiming your spot in the car was paramount. “I get the window!” “Called it!” and “You get the… Read more 1972. Family vacation; 28 days of summer memories. Day 1: “Road-trip”, 10″ x 10″ Oil. Reliving childhood one painting at a time →
Tub O’ Soda
My father kept our camping log all the years we camped. This page has the story of the day I won the “floating mattress!” It was July 16, 1971. The… Read more Tub O’ Soda →
Who’s Thirsty?
We didn’t have water bottles- there was no sippy box, pouch or fancy energy drink. If you were outside playing, and you were thirsty, you would simply turn on the… Read more Who’s Thirsty? →
Saratoga Ginger
Remember Saratoga Vichy Water? Well, they also made Saratoga Ginger Ale! Of course, everyone had the Vichy water. My mother had it for every “adult” party. Each time there was… Read more Saratoga Ginger →
Green to Red
It happens every year, but as soon as I see that first green leaf turn to red, I’m always a bit in shock. Already? Seems like summer has just started.… Read more Green to Red →
RED raspberries!
Red Raspberries I never knew growing up that there were such things as black raspberries and red raspberries….I just thought raspberries. Even though I loved Stewarts black raspberry ice-cream, I… Read more RED raspberries! →
