We had a misty hike through the woods and gardens at Winterthur Museum and Gardens this morning. It wasn't quite umbrella weather, just mist and lack of sun in the sky. One can now tour inside the mansion. You can use an app they provide, or just wander around several of the rooms which are usual
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10/28/2020
A trip to Marini's produce stand today included a short visit with Norman, the resident pot-bellied pig and local celebrity. He was busy noisily chomping on grass and didn't give me a nod, but I had to give him a short visit and admire the pumpkin display (just out of his reach). Continuing dow
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10/26/2020
Walking around Bellevue State Park this weekend, one could see evidence that families were trying to get their children, from infants on up, out in the fresh air. I got the feeling that a lot of the visitors who crowded the parking lot were unfamiliar with this State park. Some held maps of the t
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10/26/2020
This gem at 114 Walls Avenue in suburban Wilmington, Delaware is a solid example of "the way they used to build them" back in the 1950's. But all the updates are there: heating, air conditioning, roof, new sewer line, plus a security system, dishwasher, gas range and best of all--hardwood fl
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10/22/2020
Good news for those who have been waiting for a chance to see the exhibits inside Winterthur Museum in Wilmington, Delaware. The museum is now open on a limited basis for tours. But my purpose today was to check out how the creeping colder temperatures were affecting the gardens. There were
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10/18/2020
When I heard about a new tour exploring hidden and lost features on the grounds of Rockwood Park and Museum, I had to sign up for this new walking tour of this 1851-54 Rural Gothic Mansion. Joseph Shipley of Wilmington had visited a home outside of Liverpool England and just had to build one just
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10/04/2020
Every fall, I get a hankering for Stayman-Winesap apples. And the best ones in the area come from Linvilla Orchards, outside of Media PA. The apples are crisp and crunchy and slightly tart--great flavor! I don't go there for the hayrides and other child-oriented activities, but I did break down
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10/02/2020
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