Christmas has always been about "wishing."  And it still is.

A little plastic reindeer decorated by my mom six decades ago is one of my most cherished Christmas ornaments.

From wreaths to flannel pjs, maple syrup to down vests, L.L. Bean is my main merchandiser.

Heading home for Thanksgiving in Maine!

Lilli is 125 pounds of love, sensitivity and empathy. As a licensed therapy dog for children and adults, she even has her own business card.

Or ... 99 miles to Pedro's -- South of the Border!

I'm done. Had it up to here. Bring on November 8. 

Definition of a groupie:  an enthusiastic and uncritical follower

Fried oreos, pig scrambles and prize-winning bunnies make the Fryeburg Fair a fall ritual you don’t want to miss.  

Growing up, our mother frequently told us about the legend of the Groom’s Treasure — a pot of gold buried somewhere on our family farm. As kids, we scoured that old horse farm year after year, but never found it.  Now….I believe I have.