Nov 8, 2010

“Grandma, this is sweet!” exclaimed 9-year old Jenna upon entering our 70’ Forever Houseboat. It set the tone as three generations of the Scott family from three states set sail into the new year. Jenna and her 7-year-old brother, JJ, checked out the four bedrooms and entered into a debate over whom was going to sleep in which bedroom at which point I,

Sep 10, 2010

A feeling of controlled fear grips me as the raft begins the free fall. In that moment the outfitter’s favorite quote pops into my head – “Tell me and I will forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I will understand”. Thunderous walls of big water surround me and instantly I understand I’m involved… Day One The Snake is a big and

Sep 3, 2010

Suddenly there she stands – the glorious, exuberant “Pinkie.” And the longer I remain at the foot of her portrait, the lighter my heart becomes as I soak in the joy of the moment. Here is a little girl on the verge of womanhood. Her lustrous shell-colored satin bonnet trails matching ribbons flying in the wind. She is at once casual and elegant.

Jul 12, 2010

A fish boil is a must-do when in Door County, Wisconsin. It is good eating prepared with flair and fire. Many people from Norway, Iceland, and Sweden settled in Door County making their living off the plentiful fish in Lake Michigan and it is these groups that brought the fish boil concept to Door County. Basically fish boils have been a Door County happening

Jun 23, 2010

A year ago I would have never guessed that this weekend I would be participating in Battle on the Bank III – the third annual national banked track roller derby tournament. This year the tournament will be hosted by the San Diego Derby Dolls at the San Diego County Fair in Del Mar, California from Friday, June 25th through Sunday, June 27th. I’m not a

Jan 18, 2010

Food in the Bay Area is a destination in itself, but on a recent visit my son only had ideas of satisfying his sweet tooth. Dreams of chocolate, cupcakes, and candy put a new spin on our itinerary. My husband and I decided to visit some of the sweetest destinations in and nearby San Francisco. We soon discovered the sweet life is as fun for adults as it is for