This blog has been inactive for several months. Where has the time gone? Well, most of it was taken up during construction of this wonderful little cabin in the Blue Ridge foothills of North Carolina. No, we are not leaving Gatlinburg, and the William Britten Gallery...
Today we take a break from Smoky Mountains news and photos to share something personal. Leaving our cats and dog to a house-sitter, Sarah and I are driving down to Atlanta to catch a flight to South America! We're headed to Bogotá, the capital and largest city in...
Merry Christmas to all my family, friends and Smoky Mountain fans. Stay warm and travel safe.
What a cozy scene! Snuggled in a winter wonderland, a fire warming the cabin, family or friends gathered for the holidays. No need for White Christmas on TV! Christmas in Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains is an enchanting time of year. I hope you and your family are...
Thanks to all of you who stopped in at my Gatlinburg Gallery or one of the art fairs this year. I hope this day finds you thankful for family and friends, and all that is good in your life.
My son Justin and his friend Lili are visiting this week from Bogotá, Colombia. You may remember Justin's birthday photos last December. We've been giving them a big dose of Smoky Mountains hiking this week, and so far we have 9 bear sightings! One on the road to...
Today is my son, Justin's, birthday. Happy Birthday, Justin! Wish I could take you out for pizza and a beer. Justin's off on an adventure right now, hanging out in exotic locales in Colombia, Brazil, and probably other South American countries. He's a fearless...
Once again it was time this week to head over to Carver Orchards in Cosby for this year's Applesauce Day. For almost 20 years, I've enjoyed Carvers beautiful setting, with the Smoky Mountains in the distance, to kick off the applesauce making. Recently, the folks at...
This picture is of my daughter, Sarah, and my four grandsons. That's Rylan standing behind the chair, Cohen with the skeleton shirt, Lakin in the middle, and Cale with the Spiderweb shirt. All ready for Halloween! Sarah's husband Paul had to work that day--we missed...
I've made hundreds of pizzas from scratch. Every Friday night for years. So many pizzas, my kids were sick of them. Lately I have been trying a new method for the dough. Here's how it goes: There are basically three ingredients for pizza dough, or for any dough, and...
Taking a break from Smoky Mountain wildflowers today to eat some cake! Grandson Lakin had his 3rd birthday party this past Sunday. Lakin and his three brothers know how to party, and we all had a good time. My daughter Sarah made the lemon car cake above and below....