By: Chrysa Smith If you’ve been reading my ramblings for awhile, you might imagine me as a gal with a spoon in one hand and a wine glass in the other. Truth be told: you wouldn’t be completely wrong; at least from 5pm on. But those who know me even a little, know that more often than not, at any time of the day, I can be found nursing a soothing cup of hot tea. And [...]
By: Chrysa Smith Some folks told me that September was the perfect time at the shore. The crowds are gone, shops are still open and the weather is still nice. Really? Well, while I didn't find a whole lot to do during the week in September, I must say that The Reeds, a newer than everything resort in Stone Harbor, was quite a nice stay. Located just a few blocks from the beach, [...]
By: Chrysa Smith There are more and more of them. You have probably shopped at them this summer. And you're probably reeling the visits back in, prepping for colder weather.But I say carry on. Because more and more farmer's markets are becoming more and more year-round. Now granted, the abundance of summer produce is undeniable. I myself am a summer fruit gal. Come fall, my fruit intake drops to distantly grown grapes and little [...]
By: Chrysa Smith There's still a little summer left. So, I heat up the grill and throw on a few 'dogs'. Now of course, I recently talked about Dr. Oz and eating healthy. And while you can actually find healthier versions of the BBQ staple, maybe you'd like to sneak one or two--just for old time sake. I was watching the TODAY Show which had a survey -- which condiment do people prefer on their dog?. Not surprising to [...]
By: Chrysa Smith Serendipity. It's the wonder of life. That one second in time where everything is aligned according to a divine plan and comes together for your good. Sounds great. But its usually preceded by those dark nights of the soul or some other less than ideal circumstances. And so it was in the movie The Hundred Foot Journey. Through some less than ideal events, including the death of a wife [...]
By: Chrysa Smith If a picture paints a thousand words, then----you know the rest. So I will just say 'enjoy' these shots taken today at the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, New Jersey. The installation is a wonderland for adults, minus the death-defying amusements. Rather, it is the unexpected representations of human form, in all forms, set in very expected settings. Well, you'll see. not homeless; just a sculpture taking a mid-afternoon snooze [...]
By: Chrysa Smith It had to be over 20 years ago. My father-in-law loaded up his RV and took us up from Laurel, Montana through Red Lodge, Montana---one of the cutest towns I've been in. I can't quite remember where the final destination was, but I do remember a young girl bouncing around singing her own version of 'Little Bunny, Foo Foo.' Fast forward through years of growth, fun, a trial or [...]
