Love the Junction & Breakwater but tired of the weekend crowds? It’s time to go 'off-map.' From the elevated boardwalks of Gordons Pond to the silent, pine-scented paths of the Great Marsh, we’ve found the three best coastal loops where you can actually hear the birds and less bicycle [...]
It’s now easy to see and feel Spring just over the horizon, with more daylight and gradually rising temperatures. A lot of us will spend the early days of the season tending to our gardens and yards, enjoying the evolution of nature, and exercising outside [...]
Every once in a while I write a post that’s focused on our essential business – helping people find their dream homes. The topic is top-of-mind right now because the days are rapidly getting longer, reminding us that Spring is just a few weeks away. This year, like every year, that means more homes will be for sale among Delaware’s most [...]
Find out how at UD By-the-Sea on May 19th-22nd
Life seems to get better if you’re always learning. Taking the time to explore interesting subjects in greater detail. Traveling away from your home and the common destinations around it. Meeting and spending time with people with whom you have a lot in common – and those who are even more [...]
Archetypal “beach towns” conjure images of places that thrive with crowds under sunny summer skies and fade into shuttered downtowns during the winter months. Yet in Sussex County the opposite is true, because many of us love the “off-season” for the smaller crowds and for the restaurants that offer all kinds of wintertime specials, and [...]
I don’t think any frequent followers of this blog will be surprised at how excited I am that two of
my favorite things – Christmas and beautiful homes – are being beautifully showcased on
Saturday, December 6th, and Saturday, December 13th.
DECEMBER 6TH – THE HISTORIC LEWES HOUSE TOUR
On the 6th, the First Town in the First State will host the Historic Lewes House Tour. It [...]
The most wonderful time of year for many of us has rolled around once again. I’ll have a lot to
write about over the next few weeks, beginning with this rundown of holiday parades taking
place all over Delaware. Regardless of where you live, you won’t have to travel far for a festive
celebration. Here are some highlights:
The MILLSBORO CHRISTMAS PARADE is Tuesday, December 2 nd, from 5 to [...]
The winter holidays are fast approaching, welcoming in the season of gratitude, giving, and
hope. I’ll be posting a lot over the next few weeks about events in various Delaware
communities, house tours, and ways to support folks in need. This week, I’m spotlighting our
state’s vibrant theatre scene and some of the many holiday-themed performances [...]
This is one of my favorite annual posts because I love Thanksgiving, but also because I’m
helping lots of folks figure out how to savor a wonderful meal without cooking or cleaning up!
Here’s a list of the many restaurants that are serving that day.
ONE IMPORTANT NOTE: most of these places require reservations, so it’s important to make
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With its dense forests, vast marshlands and miles of nature trails, Delaware is a wonderful place for folks who love autumn color. And whether you live upstate, downstate or in the middle, you rarely have to go far to find the burgundies and golds that celebrate the season. Weather forecasts for 2025 are currently predicting peak color [...]