The landscape’s golden aura is beginning to deepen and caramelize into blazing oranges, fiery scarlets and smoky purples.  Autumn is not solely a feast for our eyes but engages all the senses.  From the distinct smell of newly fallen leaves moistened…

Growing up, we always had artificial trees.  My mother had a tremendous fear of fire and was not willing to take any chances.  One year, we did get a real tree, but it stayed on the deck, no lights, but…

I know what you’re thinking.  Thanksgiving is still a week away, and you want me to think about Christmas?  Yes, I guess I do.  It’s kind of inevitable.  Try as I may, I’m always behind the eight ball when it…