Rhode Island

John Brown House Museum in Providence, RI | Local Treasure

John Quincy Adams once declared it “the most magnificent and elegant private mansion that I have ever seen on this continent.” Even by today’s standards, the John Brown House is impressive: a three-floor Georgian estate anchoring the southern end of Providence’s historic College Hill neighborhood. The tourists who gather for a glimpse of its opulent […]

New England

Holiday Gift List: Wrap Up an Outdoor Adventure

In just a couple weeks, Yankee Magazine’s January/February issue will be on newsstands. It’s a not-so-serious guide to loving winter and includes 43 reasons to embrace the season. This issue resonates with me for many reasons, primarily because I love everything about snow. Plus, who wouldn’t welcome a good excuse to eat doughnuts? (Reason No. […]

Rhode Island

Our Lady Of Good Help Church

This is the church next door to our home. It always looks beautiful, but even more so when the snow is falling. In New England you never know when the snow will fall–this photo was taken in late October, but reminds me of a beautiful Christmas scene.

Rhode Island

Sunset

This is a sunset taken at Charlestown Breachway, Charlestown RI

Rhode Island

Old Fence

This fence is on a large estate in Watch Hill RI

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