After a long, cold winter of such strenuous projects as reading, working on my Duolingo Spanish (a third attempt), exhausting my Hulu and Netflix video library, and playing with LEGOs, I forced myself upon a set of bathroom scales the other day and also found out that I’ve apparently been eating and snacking like a prisoner on death row. The scale settled in on numbers that made me swear out loud when I read the final tally, but I then…
Springtime in the four-state region means plenty of weekend festivals and outdoor events that take advantage of the area’s warmer weather. Here is just a sampling of some of the featured activities, but make sure to check your local paper or internet for other celebrations and happenings throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair Now in its 25th year, the 18th Century Market Fair at Fort Frederick is a unique and immersive look at…
One of the wonderful things about living in my area is that we get to experience all four seasons. If you’re a fan of the heat, you’ll get your time in the summer months. Love the cold? Well, there’s a three-month season for you as well. Autumn also has its fans (me being one of them), and the fall months bring a smile to my face. That being said, there’s lots to like about spring, and the weather has finally…
One of the many nice things about living in a temperate weather zone is the yearly change of seasons. Believe me, I spent many years living in Florida, and there is nothing more boring than a subtropical climate. The joke in the “Sunshine State” was that there were only three seasons – early summer, late summer, and next summer. That wasn’t far from the truth. There was nothing more uninspiring than dressing your kids up for Halloween in some sort…
The warm weather this past weekend has got me in the mood to travel! I’ve been looking at the many travel websites I have bookmarked for amazing deals – and there are plenty to go around. Listed below are some highlights. Check out these sites for more deals and create your own adventure! Cloud 9 Living Zip Line Adventure Course Package in Rock Creek Park. Over 2,000 feet of zip-lining fun awaits you on a course that contains 44 crossings…