Foggy Morning Commute
My morning commute is not always full of blue skies and sunshine. Sometimes I cruise above thick fog. And enter Happy Valley like a hobbit going to battle. While wind turbines pass by en route to mountain ridges. Read more
Hunters Valley Winery
Several months ago, Nick and I were invited to explore the Susquehanna Heartland Wine Trail. We visited seven wineries situated in reconstructed red barns, rustic cabins, and quaint chateaus. And I regret to admit that I never recapped the final stop on our tour: Hunters Valley Winery in Liverpool. (My apologies to the very sweet and very hospitable Bill and... Read more
Babies and Toddlers
Seems like just yesterday our dear friends Quinn and Dave welcomed Little Miss Kennedy into the world. But, in fact, it was almost two years ago! {September 2008} {September 2008} Last Monday, Leyton Elizabeth joined their sweet family. {via} The girls look almost identical as newborns. I wonder if Leyton will also grow up to have big brown eyes and... Read more
Peach Cobbler for Game Night
Nick and I play our fair share of Scrabble (and I’m anxious to break in Bananagrams), but there are few other games suitable for two people. (If you have suggestions, please share!) So one of our favorite things about going to Dover is clearing the dinner plates off the dining room table and settling in for a game night. On... Read more
Corn on the Cob with Basil-Parmesan Butter
We spent the weekend in Dover with my family — our first trip “home” since Laura graduated from high school. (Do you still call your childhood home your home? I can’t resist — it will always feel like home to me.) On Friday night we had Dad’s famous Pastrami Reubens. (He’s famous for pizza pies, too.) And on Saturday night... Read more
Radio Debut
I’ve told you before that I love my job. I know not everyone does, and I know how lucky I am. My job in public media has taken me from the steps of the state capitol and into the farm fields of central Pennsylvania. I’ve appeared at events dressed as WordGirl and on live television with Curious George. And now... Read more
Chocolate Chip Cookies for Colleagues
Last Saturday we visited 2 of 19 farms that participated in the Central PA Farm Tour. We met a sixth generation farmer who showed us how apples are pressed into cider and blended into butter, and we learned from an organic farmer how to properly trellis tomatoes and keep away the deer. I also talked to three kids about their... Read more
Raystown Lake
Last Saturday evening we headed 25 miles east to Raystown Lake. We pitched our tent beside my sister (Laura) + her boyfriend (Stephen) and his brother (Michael) + sister-in-law (Mandy). I let a majority of the photography to Mandy since she has both a Canon EOS 7D (which I’m still drooling over) and a waterproof Olympus. Here’s a peek of... Read more
Day in the Life
Ever wonder how we spend a typical Tuesday? Well, wonder no longer. Check out my post for a Day in the Life series over at EAD Living. And while you’re there, find out how other bloggers spend their days — from DC to Texas to Nicaragua. Read more
To the Farm and to the Lake
We baked bread again. I told you were were addicted. This time it’s a combination of whole wheat flour, rye flour, and steel-cut oats. We’re going to slice it and take it to Raystown Lake tonight — we’re camping with my sister and a few friends. But, first, we’re off to the Central PA Local Farms Tour. We went two... Read more