Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens , a horticultural showplace just outside of Philadelphia is simply breathtaking. With 150 acres, there's no way you can see it all. Dad, Debi and I were lucky enough to see this amazing Pumpkin Cornocopia by glass artisit Dale Chihuly.

Seattle, Washington

Pike Place and the Space Needle are just two of the fabulous sites in Seattle!

Sitka

Kayaking in Sitka with Bears and Eagles (and I'm not referring to football teams!)

Alaskan Cruise

We celebrate Dad's 75th on a 10-day Amazing Alaskan Cruise with stops in Seattle, Glacier Bay, Juneau, Ketchican, Sitka, and Victoria, Canada.

Cafe Viena, Barcelona 2008

Tom and I trek La Rambla to Cafe Viena taste what Mark Bittman claims is one of the best sandwiches he's ever eaten (NY Times review) Tom was super impressed with the "flauta d’ibéric d.o. jabugo" (ham on a baguette). Melt-in-your-mouth thinly sliced jamon lines a crispy baguette. Amazingly simple and really really good!

Good Bye Joan

Joan,

You were a wonderful friend and competitor. I will forever remember your fabulous smile, red suit and infectious laugh. You always brought a smile to my face and I thank you for that.

You will be sorely missed.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/18/AR2008051802338.html

Fairfax, Va

While Chris & Susanna jet off to Scotland, I have the pleasure, with my buddy Scotty, to get to know my Godsons better and doggy sit!

Matt Graduates, Ann Arbor, MI

We all fly out to Ann Arbour, filled with pride as Matt graduates University of Michigan. The weekend is filled with wonderful memories of terrific restaurants, a commencement speech by ABC newscaster Bob Woodruff and of course, the best was seeing Matt receive his Diploma.

Puka Dog Rocks in Po'ipu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keeping up with our quest for the world's greatest hot dogs, we drove to Po'ipu on Kauai's South Shore to find Puka Dog. We were not disappointed! A big fat Polish sausage, encased in a special style hot dog bun fused with spicy jalapeno garlic lemon sauce & mango relish! Mmmm good! If you don't believe us check out their media reviews! Bon Appetit and Travel Channel concur with us!

Kauai, Hawaii

Tom & I escape from the cold of the Altantic Ocean for the warmth of the Pacific on Kauai, Hawaii for a few glorious weeks in February at Makai Farms, 10-acres of glorious Pardise on the North Shore. We enjoy picking our own oranges, key limes, coconuts, bananas, avocados and more!

Birthday Celebrations in Delray - January 2008

We take an extra day after the conference to celebrate Marley's 2nd Birthday and Tom's 56th in Delray Beach, Florida!

A Texas Weiner in Clifton

Tom & I can't resist a good hot dog joint so when we were near his boyhood home of Clifton, NJ, we had to make a U-turn and veer to Hot Grill. These deep fried dogs definitely give Rutt's a run for their money! And we definitely left stuffed!