Traveling to Newport, Rhode Island My sister and I have headed south to the seaside harbor of Newport. Only a couple of hours from home, but another world. We are here to explore, visit the mansions and walk along the ocean paths. We are staying in an Airbnb… a very old house set right up…
Author: Pat Mullaly
How NOT to cook spaghetti!
My Italian friends would be shocked at what I’ve done. I’m not a bad cook… in fact, some would say I’m half way decent. Not that I would ever compete in one of those reality shows… but i can whip up a decent meal when I need to. Last night was a disaster… even by…
Getting the Wheels Turning
Starting from scratch is never easy… Staring at the blank screen, blank canvas, a blank page is always intimidating. I remember standing in the middle of the art studio — bright white blank canvas stretched across a wooden frame, and being terrified. It was Oil Painting 101 and I didn’t have a clue where to…
Sharks in the Water!
This is really scary when you think about it. CBS’ 60 Minutes just screened a segment on great white sharks found off the coast of Cape Cod. The seal population, once thought to be declining, has increased in recent years thanks to conservation efforts. All good. BUT…. as the grey seal is one of nature’s…