Gary Rocks Let’s get this out of the way: Gary rocks. He has done all of the driving on this journey, and today was our longest day on the road yet. […]
Read MoreHugs, Hops, and Highways: The Journey West Begins
As we leave Virginia and our family behind—lingering hugs, teary kisses, and heartfelt goodbyes to our sons—Gary and I feel a mix of melancholy and renewal. That time with family marks the […]
Read MoreCelebrating Our Independence
All thirty or so relatives descended on this tiny slice of paradise over the course of four days. It was an epic family reunion, amplified (as always) by our signature brand […]
Read MoreThe Lake House Chronicles
For over twenty years, my sister and her husband have owned a beautiful piece of land on the shores of Lake Anna. It’s not our home, but it feels like home. It’s one […]
Read MoreWines, Wanderers, and the Stories That Stay With You
Today we arrived at our fourth Harvest Host location, and quite possibly our favorite so far. We pulled into Hampton Roads Winery in Virginia and spent a perfect day and night in one […]
Read MoreStorms, Sharks, and the Light Brigade Rolls On
Epic storms rolled through our nights on Wednesday and Thursday, complete with torrential rain, thunder, lightning, and winds gusting over 30 miles per hour. One night, a campground employee even handed us […]
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