Kyle Canyon with the Kids

Brennan and Hannah are both active, outdoor types, and since they weren’t with us for long, we thought visiting our new-found local attraction, Mount Charleston, would be in order. The three-digit temps in Las Vegas also contributed to our choice of destinations.

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Sister Time in Newport

 Sister Time in Newport

Way back in April, I met up with Lin for a sister weekend. The destination? Newport, Rhode Island… a historic coastal resort town on Aquidneck Island in beautiful Narragansett Bay. The city is rich in sailing history and noted for its iconic, resplendent Gilded Age mansions. We had three precious days, a unique opportunity for just us and we wanted to make the most of our time.

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A Traditional Holiday Dessert

A Traditional Holiday Dessert

Cranberry Pudding has been a family tradition for both Thanksgiving and Christmas for over 40 years. It's easy and wonderfully good. You can substitute other berries (blueberries, blackberries) for the fresh cranberries if you must, but you'll have to fuss with the amount of sugar, so it's not too sweet.

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