at least it’s descriptive

I received a bunch of full size photos (Lauren, dear, you need to learn how to resize them. please.) from my sister last night showing her actual wedding dress and hair trial run. I can’t share any of that here, of course, but I can show you the name of the zip...

spring has arrived!

In between rain showers we have spent the last three weekends digging and organizing all the plants we scored at the Raleigh Farmers Market and a local nursery. The deck box is full with the usual tomatoes and herbs and additionally, we are growing cucumbers, pumpkins...

Fisherman’s Wharf

On Sunday morning, my folks and I walked around Fisherman’s Wharf to see how they make sourdough animals, do a little window shopping and experience a concert by the Unauthorized Rolling Stones belting out a pretty good version of “Start Me Up.” We...

The French Laundry

For those of you that know about The French Laundry, this post will probably cement the fact that you should go at least once in your lifetime and once you do, it will be clear that this experience is not about value for money or the quality and presentation of the...

Napa Valley Wineries

Wow. We had such a nice time tasting wines in Napa Valley, mostly in the St Helena and Yountville areas. Eric already mentioned the who, so now that I’m back in NC and can edit the photos… here are some shots of the beautiful winery estates we...