A bit of GR after all this time

Flags flapping in the breeze outside of the Grand Plaza Hotel (I wrote the copy for their website, by the way!) It took us until the last day of our four-day weekend to actually break away from house and yard stuff to do something as a family. Family with a […]

What’s on my mind today

Well, the most obvious thing is the fact that, after more than ten years, I now have little wispy bangs hanging in my eyes yet again. Big step, that one. But I left the decision in the ever-so-capable hands of Heather, my fave hair person. And I’m pretty pleased with […]

Bathroom moments

So the other night I was in the bathroom at the UICA, where we’d gone to see a slightly perplexing, but mostly entertaining, film. I’d hung my purse (my cute little new purse) on the hook. The lighting in said bathroom was pretty moody. Shadows and all that. My slightly […]

Daytrippin’

Lovely weekend weather was predicted so we decided to forgo the house and yard work and take off to the lakeshore. I usually hate parking in Saugatuck, but this is the weekend BEFORE Labor Day. Wise choice. And lunch at The Loaf & Mug was excellent. Love their beautiful courtyard. […]

Belated Florida pics

Sliding up Dad calls this “hat practice” — preparing for the sun Goofing around in the hotel room Devin’s favorite animal attraction at the Central Florida Zoo Now how adorable is this? Like father, like son Family pics in Winter Park The fountain in Winter Park The youngest cousin, Kianna […]

Glimpses of NYC

Three and half hours isn’t very long to explore The Big Apple. But we made our best effort. All snaps taken in and around Greenwich Village. Stonewall, the bar Stonewall, the man (er, statue) Just a building Shops Outside Taylor’s Bakery Inside Taylor’s Bakery Humor Wines and liquors Our dinner […]

Tonight’s dinner and random Long Island photos

Mac ‘n Cheese Florentine Antique Elements: Roslyn, New York Gerry Park: Roslyn, New York Louie’s Oyster Bar & Grill: Port Washington, New York The view from Lou’s: Port Washington, New York Bethpage State Park: Farmingdale, New York Unknown beach on Long Island Same unknown beach on Long Island — with […]