Iceland is just a hop, skip, and jump from Greenland and within a day of our cruise ship departing Greenland, we docked at the first of five ports as we made a circle around the island, ending in Reykjavik. Most
Yes, There are Pies in Greenland!
Places: A trip to Greenland has been on my “bucket list” for some time and recently I had an opportunity, while on a cruise, to visit two ports, Nanortalik and Qaqortoq which are on the southwestern tip of this vast
Lunch with Good Friends and a Coconut Cream Pie
There is nothing more special at this point in life than good friends and a good pie, and even better when they can be enjoyed at the same time. This group of good friends, all nurses, has met every year
Advantages of being a Pie Judge: Discovering An Easy Recipe for a Summer Pie
On Pi Day (March 14, 3.14) 2025, I served as a judge for the annual Pi and Lattes party at the Pilates Indy studio. Six pies were entered in the contest this year and the studio owner sent a slice
Learning about Sustainable Farming: A Plantain Pie in Puerto Rico
It is Spring in Indianapolis, and friends and farmers are planting gardens that will be my source for fresh fruits and vegetables this summer. I am reminded of a trip last February to Puerto Rico where I had an opportunity
Snowshoes and a Scallop Pie: Snow Valley, Ontario, Canada
Looking for something to do in January that challenged our comfort zone, Jill and I decided to go to Snow Valley, a winter sports facility north of Toronto, to try our feet at snowshoeing and snowtubing. After several trips to
Warming Up My Tastebuds for Pi Day 2025 (3.14)
On a recent trip to Chicago to visit my granddaughter, she suggested we have brunch at Bang-Bang Pies and Biscuits to give me a chance to activate my pi(e) tastebuds in preparation for Pi Day. On this special day I
More Frank Lloyd Wright Houses and a Pumpkin Pie
On a Sisters’ trip to put finishing touches on the celebration of Jill’s special birthday, Carolyn and I met Jill at her home in DC and drove to Pennsylvania where we could visit three more Frank Lloyd Wright (FLW) houses
Celebrating Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts: Lobster Pie
On our way to Boston from New Hampshire, Pie Pal Linda and I decided to visit Salem, MA. It was only September, 29, but as we drove into downtown Salem, it felt like Halloween. The streets were crowded with locals
Enjoying the Fall Foliage in the White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire and a Blueberry Pie
Hoping to see vivid fall colors in New England, Pie Pal Linda and I traveled to the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. We were not disappointed. We started our leaf peeping with a 5-hour ride through Mount Washington