“Something’s different,” I gasped to my husband upon returning home from our weekend at the Woodstock Inn & Resort in central Vermont. “I’m… I’m… not crabby anymore!” It’s now been a week since we finished our stay, and I can definitively state that this mini-vacation has had potent, positive, and lasting effects. Let’s back up… [Read More]
Lusciousness
Laurel Highlands, PA Delights: Mountains, Waterfalls, and Sunsets!
Nature holds and heals us. Just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania lies a region rich in in rolling hills, waterfalls, and big sky: the Laurel Highlands. What follows are photos of this magical area to transport you to calm. I’ve added travel tips and an itinerary as well, should you choose to visit in… [Read More]
A Central Square Food and Mural Arts Tour: Cambridge, MA
When a local Boston tour company invited me to check out their new food and mural arts tour of Central Square in Cambridge, MA, I agreed on the following condition: my current intern teacher, in addition to a certain former student, would need to attend, too. Why? Harmonie and Steph are delightful to hang out with,… [Read More]
The Funniest Farm Market Sign in Southwest PA?
A day visiting Fallingwater is luscious, but add a hilarious sign and peaches to the mix, and it turns downright heavenly. My husband and I were driving through the Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania when we got the hot tip from an in-the-know local. “There’s a farm market on the route to your hotel near… [Read More]
You MUST See Randyland in Pittsburgh: Free Color!
There are two ways to start this article. One is to go conventional: Ask you if you want to see the most colorful, joyous, FREE tourist attraction in Pittsburgh, PA — a courtyard of wonders that’s a rainbow backdrop for your photographic and emotional aspirations. I would ask you if you’ve heard the title “Randyland”… [Read More]
How to Exercise More, Even as a Mom or Traveler
“Should I go to the gym today?” “Is there time to work out with my busy schedule this month?” “How can I exercise more?” “Why can’t I get motivated with fitness?” There’s one huge mistake that we make with this whole “getting in shape and staying healthy” thing, and those questions above are a clue… [Read More]
