Yesterday afternoon, after spending the day at the Harry & David orchards and chocolate factory, our little group of bloggers had some free time in Ashland to grab lunch at the fantastic Peerless restaurant and explore. We had the chance to walk through Lithia Park after lunch which was a highlight for me. The park…
Harry & David Orchard Tour
Dinner at the Coughlin’s
Have you ever been in the presence of someone who has the ability to float about their house when they host a party, inconspicuously ensuring that everyone is completely comfortable while chatting away, refilling wine glasses and making the whole ordeal somehow look effortless? Meet Sandy Coughlin and her wonderful husband, Paul. Doesn’t Paul kind…
Hello from Oregon
Hello from Jacksonville, Oregon! It feels good to be on the ground in this incredibly beautiful state after a long day of travel. My alarm went off at 5 a.m. and I caught a flight out of the Jacksonville airport bright and early. Coffee fuel! Today’s travels included three flights – from Jacksonville to Charlotte,…
Exploring Gettysburg
This morning I felt like I took a step back into my mother’s childhood in Gettysburg. Though I’ve visited the town where my parents grew up a handful of times, most visits have been during the holidays and centered around Thanksgiving dinner or fun times at my grandmother’s house. It was such a treat to…