After sitting in storage for five years, my old man and I finally launched my 14′ Achilles inflatable runabout — which looks similar to a giant rubber duck.
We purchased it (nearly new) when I was in junior high school. I used it heavily every year, from spring until late fall. … Read the rest
In my ongoing quest for refuge from the New York City rat race, we launched our annual suburban garden at our home in Pelham.
Planting, daily watering, pruning, harvesting and constant dirt in my fingernails helps satisfy that longing for primitive simplicity.… Read the rest
As part of The Digital Joneses project I’m doing with other “mommy” and “daddy” bloggers, and with Trend Micro, one of our challenges is “Staying Connected on the Go.” We were asked to refrain from using a laptop for a 24-hour period and, instead, rely entirely on a smartphone to interact with online social media and networking sites, and engage in other activities like shopping and banking.… Read the rest
A few days ago, we landed safely in New York Harbor after sailing over 1,000 miles, nonstop, from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. on my family’s 46-foot sloop (a Swan 46 to be exact). I was with my dad, my five-year-old son Julian, and two additional experienced sailing friends.… Read the rest
Time Magazine features on its May 21, 2012 cover Jamie Lynne Grumet, 26, photographed with her three-year-old son, breastfeeding.
Let’s cut to the chase: Mrs. Grumet is a very attractive, young and blond mom. Her son, standing on a chair and wearing a gray sweater and camouflage pants, looks mature and confident.… Read the rest
