A Spring of Joy

Rather than sleeping in late like we had been doing every morning, we were all up early and excited for our day, but trust me, there was still time for Brian’s hand ground coffee and some granola and yogurt. We piled in the car and drove into the city of Niagara Falls and parked. Walking…

The next morning found us on the road again, this time for a short drive to a little town with a big museum. The Gennessee Country Village and Museum, according to their website, “features costumed interpreters in restored historic buildings, breathing life into an authentic 19th-Century Country Village. One of the largest living history museums…

I am not a camper. I don’t think I ever will be. Outdoorsy will never be included in a definition under my name. However, when Brian grinds the coffee by hand and we enjoy steaming mugs while the children eat yogurt, granola and fruit I am able to take deep breaths and smile. (I know,…

Watkins Glen Vintage Grand Prix is normally in September, but because of paving the track, the races were moved to July. Brian usually takes that weekend each September to go with a bunch of his buddies to watch. This year, I got to be his buddy since I’m such a racing fan (yes, that was…