From the west, a perfect outline of the Vineyard. I could see every minute detail, the curve of the cliffs, of Vineyard Haven, the thin outline of South Beach. And beyond that, Nantucket. And the elbow of the Cape, the flexed arm, PTown, Woods Hole, all laid out peacefully, quietly in the ocean. Of course, this picture nowhere near does it justice. Something like that can’t be captured.
Category: Places
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New England fall is beautiful. The air is crisp, the sun is out, the trees are a rainbow. It’s a true gift, a gift to be lived. This weekend, fall led us to Russel Orchards in Ipswich on the North Shore of Massachusetts. There are hay rides, pumpkins, animals, farm stands, and of course, never-ending fields of apple orchards. You can never pick too many apples, in my opinion. And the town itself, Ipswich, is lovely. Farms and foliage. History and art museums. An old main street. It’s something from a storybook.Apples in Ipswich
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It’s been five years since I last had a real fall, and even then, I was always trapped at some desk in some classroom for most of the season. “Adult” fall is wonderful. The weather is perfect. The colors are wonderful. Today, I took a mid-day work break to walk at Castle Island, this time, in a sweatshirt & pants. It was beautiful. New England fall is beautiful.
Fall Walking, Castle Island
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We celebrated the first day of fall with apple picking (and a little raspberry picking) at Sweet Berry Farm in gorgeous Middletown, Rhode Island. Hills, ocean views, farms, vineyards, orchards, and local businesses everywhere. Brother and sister bonding. This place is lovely; I can’t wait to go back.
Sweet Berry Farm
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Dinner on a lake in the middle of Columbus, MS is exactly what you would expect it to be. Quiet. Empty. Southern. Peaceful and beautiful. A Lake in Mississippi
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Just one day in a totally different world. Spontaneous change of plans, a hotel & a train in between places. Birmingham
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exploring & escapades 