Coffee … the best cup ever!

Yes, I live right here in “Starbuck’s coffee country”, and I do enjoy a freshly-brewed cup of their French or Italian dark roast coffee ─ but absolutely nothing can compare to the Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee my husband and I enjoyed at the famous Graycliff Restaurant in Nassau. Our meal at the very elegant Graycliff… Continue reading Coffee … the best cup ever!

San Gimignano

One of my most favorite places in all of Italy is San Gimignano! It has been far too long since my last visit, and I am ready to go back! On separate visits to this medieval village of ancient towers, we eagerly repeated our delightful dinners at Albergo Cisterna. The truly Tuscan cuisine we enjoyed… Continue reading San Gimignano

Thought for the day …

Too many people think the grass is greener somewhere else ─ but the grass is green where you water it. Remember that. And keep in mind that a plate of freshly-cut fruit for breakfast makes every day better too!

Garage Sales … yes or no?

Would I put on a garage sale myself ─ probably not (although we certainly have more than enough inventory to have a really big garage sale). Checking out local garage sales here in our area is an enjoyable summertime pastime for my husband and me. We learned early on to plan our route by neighborhood,… Continue reading Garage Sales … yes or no?

Time & Friends

Someone wiser than me already said this … but it certainly bears repeating because it is so very true! “Time and friends are two things that become more valuable the older you get.” Try your very best to make every day a delicacy to be enjoyed!