Another beautiful day in southern Rhode Island. Before beach season hits, my mom and I thought we'd check out Watch Hill in Westerly. Sitting just over the border from Connecticut and a few miles shy of Misquamicut, Watch Hill is a hamlet for the wealthy and beach friendly. While well known for its hotel that could rival Downton Abbey, its newest claim occurred in 2013 when Taylor Swift bought a house there: a pristine white colonial on top...
When it's so cold that you need to wear socks inside your boots, a sweater under your coat, and fur-lined gloves even though your hands are already stuffed inside your pockets, it can take a lot to justify going outside. Work pays, garbage smells and sometimes it's good to check the mail. That's about it. During my recent visit to Coggeshall Farm Museum in Bristol, Rhode Island, on a day just as cold as the one described above, I quickly...
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...
