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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If you’ve recently moved to Sussex County, chances are you’re looking for lots of options for
furnishing or renovating your home and garden, discovering ways to be fit and active, and
finding good financial advice for your retirement years. If so, make plans to spend time at the
55+ Expo on Saturday, November 8th at Cape Henlopen High School in [...]
JUNE OUGHT TO BE DEEMED HOME DÉCOR MONTH AT THE BEACH
Finding your perfect home is a wonderful feeling. Finding beautiful furnishings, art and outside plantings and fixtures can turn it into a forever source of joy. We experience this often with folks who select homes in the new and well-established communities we know so well. Many are [...]
Are you planning to travel by plane to any U.S. destination, or enter a Federal building, after May 7th?
Then take a quick look at your driver’s license. If there’s a star at the top it means you have the “Real ID” you’ll need to get on a plane. If not, you’ll need to take a trip to the DMV for an updated license or rely on your [...]
This blog post isn’t fun to write, but it’s very important.
The March AARP Bulletin offers deep details about several frauds that are aimed at scamming seniors by stealing funds and identities. And although a lot of us feel like we’re adept at spotting the signs, the magnitude of danger out there is staggering. There’s a wealth of detail at [...]
If you moved to Delaware when you reached “active adult” status it might have been for our peaceful beaches, abundant natural spaces (including our pristine parks https://www.destateparks.com/) or the opportunity to live in a beautiful home in an amenity-rich community https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/featured-areas/.
But you might have [...]
Delaware is full of kind-hearted people who go out of their way to make life better for others. I see this again and again down here in Sussex County, where volunteer organizations do wonderful things to help aging seniors stay in their homes [...]