I’m a summer Grinch. I do not thrive in hot climates. I don’t have money for an extravagant vacation. Perhaps my least favorite thing about summer is that my family’s sense of routine is disrupted. My two children, ages 10 and 12, spend several weeks of the summer at day camp, but we also have
In 2002, I moved from Alexandria, Virginia, to Newport, Rhode Island, where my now-husband has family roots. I immediately fell in love with its stunning natural beauty, vibrant community, and welcoming New England atmosphere. It’s so impressive that we chose to get married there, despite having spent much longer periods of our lives in other
