#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Day Six – Puerto Rico

October 12, 2006 · Narrative

OK… to everyone who correctly guessed Puerto Rico, you’re going to have to fess up and tell me what gave it away. I didn’t think the clues were that easy…?

Loved Puerto Rico, and so far, I think it’s my favorite stop, with St. Martin a close second. Puerto Rico was the most “city” spot on our itinerary and there was a lot to explore. The only problem was that where the ship was docked, it was really a taxi ride to get anywhere. We took a taxi to Old San Juan and did a little bit of shopping and sightseeing, but it ended up being a lot of walking for Nicholas’ little legs, and they went off to the beach. The weather was h-o-t and a dip in the beautiful water was a good call. I ended up doing a little more walking and exploring and then met them for lunch at Senor Frogs. I’d definitely plan a trip to just Puerto Rico to discover whatever we missed. The colors of the buildings are very Caribbean, and remind me of the ones we’ve seen in Bermuda. Love the architecture.

For anyone who knows Puerto Rico, what is that rocket launcher thing pictured below? Probably nothing to do with rocket launchers, although that’s what it looks like. It’s in a restricted, no-access area.

Sparse clues for tomorrow’s destination:
Hot
Secluded
Picturesque beaches
Outside of the US

Until tomorrow… 

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  1. Barbara (Biscuit Girl) says

    October 12, 2006 at 1:35 am

    Hispanola is my guess.

    Reply
  2. Robyn1007 says

    October 12, 2006 at 1:40 am

    Everything sounds amazing! I love all of the colors of the buildings. I’m guessing tomorrow is Haiti?

    Reply
  3. Claire says

    October 12, 2006 at 2:40 am

    I love the towel bunny! looks like y’all are having fun!

    Reply
  4. Sarah says

    October 12, 2006 at 2:49 am

    I am going with Turks? Maybe Grand Turk?

    Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    October 12, 2006 at 4:52 am

    The pics of San Juan are great…love those old colorful buildings…strongly reminds me of the quaint little fishing village of Burano off the coast of Venice.

    Looks like you’re having a great time :-) Oh, and the San Juan clues were not easy, but I’ll be honest, I’ve been on quite a few cruises and I took a wild guess. Enjoy the hot weather…it’s cooling off in the northeast!
    Val

    Reply
  6. The Observer says

    October 12, 2006 at 11:11 am

    I think Barbados and i am new here what a great Blog…I will be back often

    PR

    Reply
  7. The Observer says

    October 12, 2006 at 11:23 am

    I think you will be in Jamaica.
    I am new to your Blog but love it and will return.

    PR

    Reply
  8. Jen(nifer) says

    October 12, 2006 at 11:51 am

    I love that last photo…

    Reply
  9. The Cookbook Junkie says

    October 12, 2006 at 4:50 pm

    I had a two-week assignment in San Juan a few years ago. I did enjoy Old San Juan and our hotel was on a nice street but otherwise I got to see a lot of the non-tourist areas so Puerto Rico no longer has a magical connotation for me. Our building was not in a pretty section at all.

    I’m guessing Antigua next.

    Reply
  10. Brilynn says

    October 12, 2006 at 5:46 pm

    My guess is Saona Island, off the Dominican Republic!

    Reply
  11. Cate says

    October 14, 2006 at 1:46 pm

    Robyn – loved the Caribbean colors of the buildings, and wasn’t expecting it. Cookbook is yours – drop me a line with your address.

    Bluenwhite – thanks for dropping by.

    Jen(nifer) – one of my favorites too. :)

    The Cookbook Junkie – nice place for an assignment; maybe next time you can see the pretty stuff. ;)

    Brilynn – thanks for visiting. :)

    Reply

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I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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