Location(s) New York, NY, 10016See map: Google Maps

Yesterday was a day spent doing small chores around the campsite and then cooking halibut for supper with mac and cheese and stewed tomatoes.  Last night the temp dropped to 26 degrees and fro

Location(s) Charlottesville Downtown MallCharlottesville, VASee map: Google MapsWe headed east across the Blue Ridge today to shop in Charlottesville.       

It is a sunny, fall day with a temperature of 61 degrees as I look east toward the Blue Ridge from our RV site in the Walnut Hills Campground just south of  Staunton, Virginia.  The color

Location(s) FerryYarmouth, xxSee map: Google MapsIt's hard to believe, but it was 12 years ago today that a jury in Los Angeles delivered a "not guilty" verdict in the trial of OJ Simpson.

Many of us found ourselves on the road recently.

I don't know about you all, but the price of gas is causing me to adjust my plans for the weekend. Instead of traveling 200 miles, I'm only going about 80, and saving about $20 in gas.

When my husband and I embarked on the great venture of parenthood, like most couples we had no idea. Our five children were all born in the 1970s, and we remained firmly rooted in Pennsylvania, moving from my hometown of Butler to his hometown of Washington, and eventually to our present home in Tyrone. As a teacher and a secretary, we were not exactly rolling in dough, and our family "vacations" were pretty much limited to day visits to nearby state parks. I'm happy to say that this stunted beginning has not kept our children tethered to our side. Rather, they have experienced an endless variety of places called home.