May 10, 2015 | A Day In My Life
I love my life. I’m a mother to Paul, and a grandmother to little Rosie. I have my garden shop in Charlotte, NC, The Potting Shed, and my other interests working as a part-time forensic botanist for the city. Some days, my life is hectic, and some days I putter in the...
May 9, 2015 | A Day In My Life
I awoke to the sensation of a long body stretched lazily over mine. Opening my eyes, I found myself looking up into two brown ones. “Nigel?” I said to my husband, as a nose nuzzled against my neck. “Hmmm?” “Are you comfortable?” I asked. “Very. Why?” “Because, I’m...
May 8, 2015 | A Day In My Life
Occupation: Director of Barton Farm My day began each morning with an argument with a five-year-old about what to eat for breakfast, and usually I didn’t win the argument because I was outnumbered. “Hayden,” I said to my son that morning. “Eat your breakfast.” He...
May 7, 2015 | A Day In My Life
There’s a house for sale in the Enchanted Village. . .a couple of doors down from my Aunt Ve’s place, in fact. The Tavistock House, a big old Craftsman bungalow. There are rumors going around that the place is cursed. The roof leaks. Paint is peeling. Windows are...
May 6, 2015 | A Day In My Life
Hi, I’m Penny Lively, owner of Joyeux Winery, located along the central California Coast. I grew up here, and, although I left years ago to become a photojournalist, I’ve been back on the winery for little over a year. This winery is where I belong. I love the setting...
May 5, 2015 | A Day In My Life
Hello, luvvies . . . I’m Bea Lambert. Isn’t Dru Ann a dear for inviting me to chat with you today? Oh, I do wish she would stop by my eatery in the Berkshires. It’s on a charming cobblestone plaza called the Wrensdale Arcade. I know Dru Ann would find it cheerful and...
