Tag Archives: Newport Mansions

The “Gilding the Golden State” Bit

Man, I’m so glad I got to take a trip back East last summer! I mean, beyond being all kinds of fun, it cleared up some questions I’d had about that side of the country!  Like after inhaling a Connecticut lobster roll, I now know what the fuss over those butter-laden bad boys is all […]

Eastern US: The “5-Sense Tour” Bit

Whew! Just got home from a marvelous visit with friends back East! Being lazy, I haven’t quite unpacked all my clothes yet. And being overwhelmed in every good way by the trip, I haven’t unpacked all my thoughts about it either. For now, I can share something like the ol’ quickie Five Cent Tour of […]