While we love living and working in Sussex County, we also know there are so many communities upstate that are great for day trips and year-round living. They’re also a fun option if you want to avoid summer crowds at our beach communities and perhaps beat the season’s most intense [...]
One of the best qualities of the News Journal is its expansive coverage of all things Delaware, including arts and leisure activities that take place all over the state. Here’s a glimpse of some especially fun things happening during the next few [...]
Two weeks ago, I posted about the Lewes Maritime Trail, a 4-mile route highlighting the town’s connection to the sea. Today, I’m sharing another fascinating historical site: The Fort Miles Museum, located within the expansive Cape Henlopen State Park.
To reach the museum by vehicle, travel to the end of Savannah Road toward Lewes Beach, [...]
Moving to Delaware isn’t just about finding a new house—it’s about choosing a new lifestyle. Whether you are coming from a large family home in North Jersey or a brownstone in Philadelphia, the move can feel [...]
While I’ve always appreciated all of the beautiful nature spots in Sussex County, I’m especially grateful for the Rotary Club’s Great Walks & Trails Guide and am going to continue posting about some of the most interesting ways to experience nature down near the beach.
This week I’m spotlighting a very walkabout that’s especially [...]
Delaware has always been proud of its history. As the first state to ratify the Constitution in 1787, we’ve often led the way for the nation. Today, we are leading once again—but this time, it’s in the realm of healthcare infrastructure and medical [...]
Once again, I find myself turning back to the Cape Gazette’s Spring Home & Garden Guide for outstanding ways to update and increase the value of our homes. I am spotlighting two more great subjects: installing outdoor lighting to extend your enjoyment of your home late into the evening, and finding a contractor who can transform your home improvement dreams into [...]
Two awesome things happened in the past week. We had our first couple of days of warm sunshine (followed by a blustery cold spell) and the Cape Gazette published its Spring 2026 Home & Garden Guide. It’s full of information that will motivate you to get outside and make some magic with your yard, with two features that are especially [...]
Regardless of how active you are, it’s easy to find yourself drawn indoors during the coldest winter months. Even more so if you’ve got a fire going, a good book or Netflix series, or something wonderful simmering on the stove. Soups are especially nice because they fill your home with wonderful scents, and because they can be tasty and [...]
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 [...]