Have you ever been to a beach in the winter? It’s an odd thing. Eerie even. For a place that’s usually filled with people and families, to see it empty and abandoned can be a shock, even if you are expecting it. It was that shock and emptiness that reminded me of what it’s like the moment you realize you're going to lose someone you love. Some moments, diseases, things, you can do something about, others; not so much. This past fall, I...
Ocean City, New Jersey is one of those hidden gems that I find most New Englanders have never heard of. More often that not, they think I’m talking about Ocean City Maryland, and not its closer relative. Then when they realize I’m talking about somewhere on “the shore”, well, they get a little skeptical. What the above photos show you is the quiet side Ocean City has to offer. It has eight miles of clean, sandy beaches—all of which...
Mount Hope Farm in Bristol, Rhode Island, is a wonderful place to visit for people of all ages and backgrounds. In the morning, you’ll find the locals walking their dogs, browsing the farmers’ market, or taking an outdoor yoga class. Visit in the afternoon, and you might glimpse a wedding, hear some live jazz, or catch a beautiful sunset along the bay. With beautiful, rolling grounds open year-round and its three hundred year old...
