We may be a month out, but if you ask me, it’s beginning to feel a lot like the holiday season these days. Thanksgiving is at the end of the week, holiday decorations are adorning my Long Island town, and…
A Quick Birthday Getaway…
I recently returned home from the quickest getaway ever—less than 24 hours in Montauk—to celebrate my birthday. While it may have been a short stay (ahh, the life of a caregiver), it was a much-needed change of scenery. On Saturday…
Sailing Through Life
As a caregiver, I don’t often get much time to myself. So when a few former co-workers decided to get together and arrange a sailing trip around my hectic schedule, I carved out the time. Something about being out on…
You Know You’re an Equestrian When…
I was recently talking to a non-equestrian friend about barn life, and something she said struck me. She mentioned how you can tell where someone is from by how they talk and she found it interesting that people could tell…
The End of an Era
Along the way to my nightly visits to feed my grandmother dinner at the nursing home, I drive by the barn where I first learned to ride as a child and the place where I developed my love of horses….
Saying So Long to Summer…
I always feel a certain kind of summertime sadness when Labor Day Weekend arrives and the calendar rolls around to September. It doesn’t matter how long I have been out of school, there will always be something about September that…
Horses, Hamptons, and the Final Hurrah of Summer
It felt so good to be back at The Hampton Classic Horse Show after a two-year hiatus on my part! Early yesterday morning, I packed up my car and headed east for only my second day trip of the summer….
Highlights From My Day Trip to the Hamptons
If you know me, or are a frequent reader of this site, you know that I spend a lot of time on the east end of Long Island. But not this summer. The past few months have been so busy…
Scenes from the Summer…So Far!
To say that this summer has gotten away from me would be an understatement. But I’m determined to make the most of the beautiful weather that we have ahead of us. So, according to some snaps in my phone, here’s…
Relax at Revive Health Studio
If you are still recovering from the last few weeks of 2020, know that you are not alone. The stress of holiday decorating, ordering gifts online, and tracking deliveries is enough to make anyone feel like they need to recharge….
Memories from Montauk
I turned 34-years-old a week ago and decided to embark on a little 24-hour getaway to Montauk on the east end of Long Island to celebrate. While my birthday looked very different this year—there was no going out to dinner…
Back in the Saddle
I’m excited to finally share this post and introduce you to the four-legged friend that has captured my heart (and stolen my Saturdays). Meet the sweetest Quarter Horse who has been a gentle and patient partner as I re-enter the…