For years I’ve kept a secret – something Bill and I and only a few other people know. And after grooving through 2024 with all of its ups and a few of its downs I’m going to reveal it as a way to spread more holiday cheer. So here [...]
Lewes is a year-round destination for relaxation, dining, history and all kinds of fun around the bay and ocean, but it’s especially beautiful and charming during the winter holidays. Downtown is festooned with old-timey yuletide decorations; restaurants welcome diners with upscale comfort foods, and shoppers stroll along quaint streets to [...]
I don’t think anyone who’s read this blog or gotten to know Bill and me would be surprised to know we love houses! Whether we’re searching for perfect homes for our clients and friends or simply enjoying the classic four-square in downtown Lewes where we live in work [...]
In an expanding tradition, lots of people cherish watching seasonally-themed movies during the winter holidays. Netflix even started promoting its line-up during the middle of the fall. But another way to enjoy festive stories that tend to have very happy endings is at live theatre performances. From Wilmington to Bethany, we’re blessed with [...]
Well the weather has finally turned, with cool days and cooler nights ushering in festive winter holidays and the deep stillness of winter. One of the best ways to relish the season is over lunch or dinner at restaurants that are especially cozy and comforting. Thanks to input from folks all over the state, I’ve compiled a list of [...]
Thanksgiving is an enduringly beloved American holiday for many reasons: the sumptuous cuisine, the beauty of the foliage, the extra time we have with our families if we’re fortunate enough and, to many, the joy that comes from doing things to make life better for [...]
Today’s post is time-sensitive for two reasons: One, we have a big election coming up on November 5th, and if you’re new to Delaware you might have questions about who represents your district and need some additional info from the Cape Gazette’s Election Guide before casting your vote. Two, we’re in the midst of one of the most spectacular autumns I can remember, and the paper’s [...]
Do you ever dream of owning a beautiful home near one of our many waterways? While it might be top-of-mind more often during the warm months when so many flock to our many ocean and bay communities, your search can be a lot more pleasurable on autumn days with picture-perfect weather and smaller [...]
I’ve been giving our beach towns lots of love with posts about the upcoming jazz festivals https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/blog/posts/2024/09/10/act-now-to-enjoy-the-history-book-festival-and-fall-jazz-fests/ and other special events taking place through the fall [...]
Plan Ahead for Fabulous Fall Festivals Downstate
I’ve written a couple of blog posts about fun festivals and other events happening in Sussex County during September, with spotlights on the True Blue Jazz and Rehoboth Jazz festivals and the September 27th History Book Festival [...]