A Day In The Life, Cape Cod Style

Whew. I sure am glad Amber is my chum and filled in for me the past few days. It's hard to blog on vacation, at least in part due to inconsistent wireless here at the Estate.


What's a normal Vacation Day like for me, you ask?

Well, I wake up around 8:30 or so, and take stock of the wonderful Cape Cod Artifacts we have here.

Our Lobster fisherman lamp, our Falmouth life preserver, and the stained glass hanging lighthouse, to name but a few.








Then, I take a walk into town, sometimes calling Amber on the way, and I buy the newspaper, a vacation luxury.

Once I'm back, I sit at the picnic table on the backyard and do the crossword puzzle and drink coffee out of a tiny mug. It's more fun that way, because you can have even MORE cups of coffee than usual.
Then, Sarah and I go on long bike rides (what a thrill to ride a bike that isn't stationary!). It's a bit of an adventure because we don't have helmets and my bike doesn't have brakes, but so far so good. Our bike rides often end with a stop at the beach.

All this before noon! What more could one want? God Bless, Vacation.

These Are NOT a Few of CRD's Favorite Things

by ALH, guest-blogger

1. Georgia O'Keefe

2. Gingers

3. Olives, all varietys

Bathing Beauties

Even though I miss him, I am happy for CRD and Sarah (above) and their exciting beach fun time. CRD had been pretty grumpy lately, so it's nice to see him relaxing with such a wide grin on his face. Sarah seems to have gotten much taller since the last time I saw her.

P.S. It's me, ALH, guest-blogging!

Happy Amberday!

Today is a very special day, because On This Day In History, Amber came into the world.

I first met Amber in 1992, when I was interning at The New Yorker and she was Editor-In-Chief of Lingua Franca. Since then the New Yorker moved into the Conde Nest building and Lingua Franca moved into history.

This is the earliest photo I have to prove the existence of our friendship. Amber seems to be very proud of her mannish shirt, her all-day-sucker, and her pun-filled lunch treat.


One great thing about Amber is her friendship of small animals, including but not limited to the beloved Shorty and the feared Pirate.


She is also a big fan of high fashion, as evidenced here by this beautiful quinceria dress she's modeling at my place.

If I hadn't moved to Cape Cod this week, I'd be celebrating Amber's birthday with her in person. While I'm glad for my vacation, I'm sorry I don't get to celebrate Amber on her special day. Maybe if I'm lucky we can have Birthday Fancy Feast when I get back.

Cape Crusaders

If you're looking for me & Sarah, you can find us in Falmouth, MA, the fidibida of Cape Cod.

Our little house has everything we need, including cable, which is great for watching Puppy Games 2008 or that equally cute puppy, the 20 y/o Aussie diver.


This afternoon after we visit the beach (300 feet away!) we're going to set up the badminton net in the backyard that my pops got us.

Fun times!

This Is How I Roll

Every August for the past year I go on vacation to the Cape. This one is no exception. Tomorrow on my mum's birthday I embark on a journey of earthly delights, and will soon be meeting Sarah at our lovely cottage in Falmouth. In between all the bike rides, badminton, Coors Lite, hot dogs, clam bakes, hammocks, SPF 45 baths, and books in hammocks, I'm sure I'll check in here from time to time.

God Bless, Vacation.

Now We're Cooking With Gas!

Tasty Pisketti!