Eastern Home & Travel – January/February 2017

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FEATURED CONTRIBUTORS SHUAN BUTCHER An Army veteran, Shuan has spent most of his life working in the nonprofit sector on issues such as arts and culture, heritage tourism, civic engagement, and community development. He is a member of the National Press Club. He published “Inspiration to Serve: 101 Quotes about Kindness, Caring, and Giving,” co-authored “Making Change for the Better: The Importance of Youth Giving,” and contributes to a variety of local, regional, and national publications.

CHARITY BETH LONG is the domestic diva behind VintageKitty.com, a home and garden journal that celebrates a fun, hands-on approach to homemaking. Follow Charity as she chronicles her pursuit to mix up the old and the new in her Victorian home in the beautiful eastern panhandle of West Virginia. Domestic bliss isnot just wearing pearls while you vacuum!

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editor Welcome to 2017! A new year is here and it's just waiting to awaken the wanderlust within each of us.

Here in the Mid-Atlantic, the trees are bare and the weather forecast has been teasing us with reports of potential snow. The thrill and anticipation of the holiday season is but a distant memory and cabin fever just might be nipping at the heels. Visions of sugar plums have been replaced by dreams of heading north to breakout the skis for the season, or heading south (especially as winter wears on) to bask in the sun's restorative rays.

This issue features some wonderfully warm and inviting New England getaways as well as tips on getting the most out of a Key West adventure. Whether you're aiming to hit the art scene, investigate local history, or dine on hyper-local cuisine, bundle up in that parka (or beach towel) and enjoy all the East Coast has to offer.

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EDITORS NOTE: In the November/December 2016 edition, we should have stated that the restaurant Bread & Tulips adjoins Hotel Giraffe in our story on New York City.

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NOT YOUR CHILDREN'S POPUP The greeting card company, Lovepop, has seriously upped the ante on the traditional greeting card. This collection of fun, unique and insanely creative popup cards are perfect for every occasion. We fell head-over-

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heels for their variety of “travel” cards that easily serve as fun gifts as well.

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These intricate 3D paper sculptures are designed by Lovepop founders, Boston Naval Engineers, Wombi Rose and John Wise.

They design each with cutting-edge software and then hand-craft the cards in the Asian art form of sliceform kirigami.

The duo became best friends while students at Webb Institute and traveled to Vietnam together, where they discovered incredible hand-crafted paper cards.

They headed back to Boston and put the souvenir cards in the hands of friends, family, and strangers—then watched. That moment when someone opened a card and saw the paper sculpture for the first time became the duo's obsession, and Lovepop was born.

The two launched Lovepop out of the Harvard Innovation Lab in late 2014. Since then, they were named to the 2015 Techstars class, nominated for “50 on Fire” by BostInno, and gained the confidence of professional investors.

These fun conversation pieces are cleverly designed and crafted to provide the maximum wow factor. Each card is so special they can easily double as home decor.

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ARTSY AUGUSTA COUNTY B Y C H A R I T Y B E T H LO N G

Virginia. It’s easy to imagine the area’s history because the heart of Augusta County is bordered by the George Washington National Forest on her left and Shenandoah National Park to the right. Much of what remains between these protected lands is rural farmland. Here, images of American historical scenes flash in succession—cue the agrarian vision of Thomas Jefferson with roads carved through the Blue Ridge Mountains for westward frontier expansion.

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Nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, just west of Charlottesville, is charming Augusta County,

It’s magnificent to behold the beauty and serenity of the vast Augusta countryside. A drive leads to wineries, country markets, breweries, historic churches and Civil War trails. There’s even a Frontier Culture Museum that interprets farm life on the vast American wilderness. However, there’s much more to this western Virginia county than farm vistas. This community’s dedication to preserving its architectural history shows in its two wonderfully preserved downtowns, both Waynesboro and Staunton, which highlight the legacy of Augusta County.

Staunton’s Main Street bustles by comparison to Waynesboro, but still has a captivating nostalgic appeal. The Beverly Historic District is a vibrant reminder of the late Victorian era, with stately brick Italianate buildings, many of which were designed by the aforementioned T.J. Collins.

For the lovers of historical architecture, you’ll be pleased to know that not only is his firm, T.J. Collins and Sons, still in business, but it’s also home to the Collins Architectural Drawing Archive named in their honor. The climate controlled collection is located in the R.R. Smith Center and contains over a thousand project renderings from the 1890s–1990s.

Whether you’re just looking for context or are an avid history buff, there’s a lot of history to absorb.

However, for this traveler, it’s the combination of performing and visual arts venues that make present day Augusta County shine. In glorious

disproportion to this small community of about 70,000, Augusta boasts an arts scene worthy of a much larger cosmopolitan area. Here in this historical backdrop, old and new world arts mingle, making this a go-to destination a diverse array of tourists.

In downtown Waynesboro, you’ll find the newly renovated Ross Performing Arts Center at the Historic Wayne Theater. It was built originally as a vaudeville house in 1926 and still offers a variety of entertainment from movies to performing acts.

Waynesboro is also home to celebrated artist P. Buckley Moss who found inspiration in the rural landscapes and people of the Shenandoah Valley and chose to relocate here from New York. Her Waynesboro gallery hosts an extensive collection of her works available for sale. The Shenandoah Valley Art Center is another great stop in Waynesboro. This non-profit visual arts center offers classes for children and adults, studios, and a fine art gallery. Don’t miss their gift shop which offers local and regional artisan jewelry, pottery and other artsy offerings.

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Waynesboro has a small, quaint city center that is just a few blocks long, but it features several historic attractions. The Waynesboro Heritage Foundation manages two small museums, The Plumb House, an early 19th century home that was host to the final battle of Sheridan’s Valley Campaign, and the Waynesboro Heritage Museum which illuminates the town’s history. Just a couple blocks away from Main Street is the Fishbourne Military School, which was founded in 1879. Still an active campus today, it boasts a 1916 Gothic

Revival barracks designed by renowned local architect T.J. Collins, who designed most of the Staunton cityscape.

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Staunton also abounds with art galleries; I was amazed to find paintings on the walls of shops throughout the downtown area as well as in dedicated art galleries. My favorite unexpected art hop was the Ox-Eye Tasting Room. While there, you can taste their locally made wine or share a bottle in the cozy nook on the main floor.

Upstairs is a gallery that glows with sun pools and shadows worthy of a Hopper painting. You can feel free to enjoy a glass of R&R there or on the patio during warmer months. You can also check out the Staunton Augusta Art Center which produces seven major gallery exhibits each year.

I was lucky to happen upon their Annual Juried Youth Art Show. The exhibit features work from K–12 students and is professionally displayed on the crisp white walls; it’s abundantly clear that this community doesn’t just embrace art, they foster it!

Once you’ve seen the numerous galleries and shops in Staunton, your feet will appreciate a break. Right in the heart of downtown is the American Shakespeare Center. Luckily, this recreation of Shakespeare’s Blackfriars Playhouse is not completely true to form; most theatre patrons during the Elizabethan era stood for performances, but the ASC has thankfully provided benches for your comfort. This unique company performs a variety of plays by Shakespeare and his contemporaries and I was fortunate enough to see Middleton’s Women Beware Women and take a tour. Allison Jean Jones, a graduate student at Mary Baldwin College, led an animated tour detailing the history of Shakespeare’s Blackfriars Playhouse in England and the inner workings of a professional theater. After the performance, I stayed for a talk back with the actors where I, a theater undergrad-turned writer, was literally schooled by actors and a well-versed audience in the deeper meanings of English subtext.

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Looking for something more modern? Don’t fret, Augusta County has many wonderful arts and entertainment offerings throughout the year… so many events and festivals in fact, they’re too numerous to name in this article—which means you’ll need someplace to stay while you’re there!

I definitely recommend the Iris Inn in Waynesboro, which is a work of art in itself! Their location affords panoramic views of the valley in a comfortable mountain setting. I stayed in one of their cabins which, aside from being incredibly cozy, is a study in modern design. Cabins come equipped with a luxury shower, washer/dryer, galley kitchen, fireplace, porch and hot tub, in a deceptively spacious layout. It really feels like a home away from home.

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While you’re there, enjoy the Sip'n Simmer Cabin Dinner which is prepared by the Inn’s master chef, Catie Maharg, and finished in your cabin at your leisure. On the sample menu I tried, there were delicious stuffed potatoes, refreshing salads, glazed salmon with roasted fennel and a seasonal rhubarb crisp. And did I mention that it can all come with a wine pairing?

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If you’re looking for more social interaction, you’ll find the Innkeepers Dave and Heidi Lanford to be jovial hosts ready to pour you a glass of vino in the Great Room. There you can relax with other guests and admire the large acrylic painting Shenandoah Woodlands by Clara Thompson.

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SOMETIMES THE HEAVIEST PART OF YOUR BODY IS YOUR MIND…LET’S LIGHTEN THE LOAD A LITTLE! There has been a recent mindset change in the power of working out—a tipping point one might say.

Long revered as the way to get the super-model body one might dream of and then the stress-relieving benefits are only a secondary benefit. Well, physical activity is getting a makeover. Creating a social media firestorm last fall, Lena Dunham stated “it’s about the brain, not the a$$.” Her Instagram quote about what is motivating her to exercise seems to be a sentiment shared by millennials. Can fitness and physical activity be the new Prozac?

Going into a new workout routine where the objective is not about losing weight but about alleviating anxiety, stress, and even depression.

This mindset change showcases that focusing on what the body is capable of instead of what it looks like (and what you look like getting there) is a great way to overcome imaginary fears of an otherwise “daunting” gym.

Sir Isaac Newton was certainly onto something with his three laws of motion. There is such truth in the statement that a body in motion stays in motion. When one is physically active

and comes to know the endorphins and the clearing of the mind that physical activity can bring, it is hard to slow that down or give that up. That being said, taking a week off from the routine can lead into a downward spiral of a body at rest remains at rest.

time, what a different world this might be. If the sole purpose of physical activity is to have fun, be active and make your mind lighter without any other pressures and stigmas of what you look like, the secondary benefits could be monumental.

Let’s marinate on all of that for a moment. If one goes to the gym, not for the reason of what the number on the scale reflects, what the pant size is, what the muscle definition in the t-shirt looks like or what that new gym outfit looks like, but just to feel good or just to push your body that much harder the next

This spring, The Lodge at Woodloch will expand its new Second Chance Recess program to help guests get their toes wet with that concept, and to find an activity that is just fun. Reverting to your inner child and forgetting your worries… even for just 50 minutes. The greatest part is how amazing you feel after the class.

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COLORING HISTORY Let’s face it, when children sit down to color and their adult relatives or friends join in to “help out,” they’re not really helping out at all—but indulging in their own creative prowess and freedom. The bottom line is that adults still love to color; an admission that has sparked the recent craze of adult coloring books. What better way to spend a wintry evening?

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But no book is quite as original or unique as Brandy R. Sinclair’s “Celtic Knots to Color: A Modern Take on Ancient Irish Designs for Adults.” Brandy is an artist with a lifelong love of history. She's an art jeweler who specializes in replicating and designing pieces inspired by the distant past. Step back thousands of years with her 35 original Celtic Knotwork designs. The intricate lines soothe your cares as you follow them along their undulating paths, like a labyrinth for your pencil. The images are printed on one side, so you can color with confidence and easily display your finished works. Designs include large, page-filling interlacings, circular mandala style patterns, bands, borders, and more! “Every page is stand-alone, allowing a completed motif to be taken out of the book and properly displayed. There’s even a great mix of large and small coloring areas so people can tackle their coloring projects in quick or lengthier sittings.”

By day, Brandy is an art jeweler who specializes in replicating and designing pieces inspired by the distant past and, by night, she's making those designs with pencils and brushes. Brandy is currently a member of the Society of Creative Anachronism, and lives in Pittsburgh, Pa. with her fellow writer husband, daughter, and a horde of adorable animals.

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BY AMANDA McCORMACK

When you walk into a cozy winter town, it’s hard to deny the the impression of its embrace.

There’s an exhilarating, rosy-cheeked feeling that comes only from an adventurous day out in the crisp air, followed by something hot to drink when you return. Even when the temperatures plummet, towns such as North Conway, N.H., and Middleburg, Vt., bring forth an undeniable sense of warmth with their wintry, picturesque appeal. The adventure and activities are endless in these small towns, where you can toss on your snowshoes, enjoy the freshness of a winter day as you ski down a mountain, and then sip warm cider in front of a fire with someone you cherish.

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While New England is known for its stunning landscapes and small, inviting towns, Vermont and New Hampshire become even more beautifully alluring while wandering the cross-country laced trails after a dusting of fresh, white snow.

So forget about booking a flight to that tropical destination and plopping yourself on the sand. A cup of cocoa next to a beautiful blazing fireplace, or slipping into a relaxing Jacuzzi tub with a glass of good wine, has the ability to warm you up in a way that sunny beaches simply cannot.

Ready to experience all that a New England winter has to offer? Then follow our lead to some of the coziest bed and breakfasts in Vermont and New Hampshire.

Located just 6 miles from North Conway in Albany, N.H., the Darby Field Inn and Restaurant resides on a country hillside surrounded by wooded trails and awe-inspiring views of South Moat, Whitehorse Ledge, and Mt. Washington. Perfect for those looking to explore off the beaten path, the Darby Field Inn delights travelers with both seclusion and its close proximity to popular North Conway attractions. This cozy inn has a total of 13 unique rooms and suites. Classic rooms are smaller accommodations ideal for active guests who

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will be on the go during their stay, while deluxe rooms and suites are larger and feature additional amenities such as two-person Jacuzzi tubs, TVs, and gas fireplaces. When it comes to dining, guests can indulge in the inn’s seasonal menu either in the romantic mountain-view dining room or cozy Littlefield's Tavern…both are sure to satisfy!

The snow-dusted tops of the White Mountains and six scenic acres, showcasing cross-country and snowshoe trails, is the view from nearly every window at the 1785 Inn. Both charming

and cheerful, the inn prides itself on offering a welcoming atmosphere, serving up friendly Yankee hospitality that’s as warm as a cup of homemade hot cocoa. The inn's central location in the Mt. Washington Valley puts you in the middle of a variety of winter activities to enjoy, but there’s also plenty to indulge in right on-site. The holidays are a very special time at the 1785 Inn. Innkeeper and owner Becky Mallar says, “Guests love to see our holiday decorations. Many come back to see them year after year and enjoy recalling favorites from past years.” The holiday fun isn’t limited to tinsel

and colored bulbs, the inn is also known for their participation in the “Inn-to-Inn Cookie and Candy Tour”, which takes place the second weekend in December. This self-guided sweet excursion takes you on a tour of Country Inns in the White Mountains where guests receive complimentary homemade holiday cookies and treats, as well as recipes. Also, on the last Sunday in February, you can partake in a Cross-Country Ski Chocolate Festival, also known as the “Sweetest Day of Skis,” where you can snowshoe or ski inn-to-inn and receive even more complimentary chocolate treats.

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C H O C O L AT E C R I S P Y D E L I G H T S RECIPE FROM THE 1785 INN (Yield: 72 cookies)

INGREDIENTS 1½ cups dark chocolate 1½ cups milk chocolate 1½ cups Rice Krispies Cereal ¾ cup raisins

DIRECTIONS Melt chocolates together in top of double boiler. When thoroughly melted stir until smooth. Add Rice Krispies, raisins, and peanuts to chocolate mixture. Stir until all ingredients are coated with chocolate. Using a tablespoon, drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Cool until hardened. Place in airtight container until ready to serve.

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¾ cup salted peanuts (without skins)

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IN VERMONT, THE RABBIT HILL INN

OFFERS SERENE COMFORT AND RELAXATION AFTER A DAY OF ADVENTURE.

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Romance, cozy luxury, and exceptional dining are all offered at The Rabbit Hill Inn, a 19-room fullservice bed and breakfast in Northern Vermont.

In addition to the inn’s 15 lush acres of trails, its location offers a near-endless variety of winter activities for guests seeking seasonal adventure.

From downhill skiing at one of the many mountains nearby (Cannon Mountain, Burke Mountain, Loon or Bretton Woods) to snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowmobiling, and even private horse-drawn sleigh rides, Rabbit Hill allows guests to immerse themselves in winter fun. Take in the amazing views of the inn's very own winter wonderland with the Guided Snowmobile Tour

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Package, which takes guests from Danville, Vt. to Walden, Vt., with a stop at a look-out for a hot cup of cocoa, before heading back to base camp.

Most rooms and suites feature working fireplaces, luxury spa tubs, and glorious views of the White Mountains; this inn offers serene comfort and relaxation after a day of adventure. The comfy common rooms, equipped with fireplaces and the fully-stocked bar of the cozy pub, are quite popular with guests as they settle in for the evening. The innkeepers are aware that dining is a key part to any vacation experience, and their onsite restaurant presents outstanding cuisine and attentive services in a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. Unwind and savor creative dishes,

prepared by an award-winning culinary team that prides itself on offering seasonal and innovative cuisine, by romantic candlelight.

This former governor’s mansion built on 4 acres of sprawling land in Middlebury, Vt. is the perfect combination of historical charm and upscale elegance. Don’t let the 19th century architecture fool you, each of the inn's 20 rooms feature contemporary décor and modern amenities, yet still respects the building’s vast history. All rooms include private baths, with many featuring jetted tubs, wood or gas fireplaces, and sitting areas.

The Swift House Inn offers an “off-the-mountain” Vermont village setting, centrally located near numerous ski areas. From the quiet, family-friendly

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ski area of Middlebury College’s Snow Bowl, to some of the more popular areas of Killington and Stowe, there is great skiing for everyone less than 50 miles away. After a long day of activities at one of the 19 alpine ski areas or 30 cross-country centers across the state, you can return to your guest room, slip into a jacuzzi tub, curl up in front of the fireplace, or warm up and relax in the sauna. When it comes to dining, the inn’s onsite restaurant serves up a seasonally changing, locally grown menu in a casual, comfortable setting.

Allow the resident sommelier to guide you in finding the perfect wine pairing from the inn’s Wine Spectator Award Winning wine list,comprised of both economically priced and hard-to-find vino.

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LIFE’S A BREEZE IN THE FLORIDA KEYS

BY PEGGY SIJSWERDA

The Keys are an excellent place to escape the ordinary and have new experiences.

Add in sparkling pools, tiki bars, and salty sea breezes, and you have the ingredients for the perfect vacation. Whether you’re into adventure, wildlife encounters, islandstyle dining, or chilling by the pool, life is certainly a breeze in the Florida Keys.

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I remember the first time I saw a sea turtle; I was fishing in the Gulf of Mexico with my family when a giant turtle poked his head above water, as if to say hello. I remember thinking he looked so wise and contented.

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Imagine being a thousand feet up in the air, suspended between sea and sky, next to your special someone. A gentle breeze swings you back and forth.

A colorful parachute, like a giant umbrella, holds you aloft. A long cable connects you to a speedboat— a tiny speck in the ocean far below.

However, when Peter and I visited the Turtle Hospital in Marathon, we learned how vulnerable sea turtles are to modern dangers. Plastic bags can look like jellyfish, and when turtles swallow them, the plastic wreaks havoc on their digestive systems. Water pollution can also cause tumors and often require surgery, which these doctors perform on a routine basis. It can take up to a year for the turtles to fully recover before being released back into the wild.

Welcome to parasailing. It’s as close to flying as you can get. My husband, Peter, and I are soaring above Islamorada in the Florida Keys, kicking off a fourday island getaway. Our itinerary includes Florida Keys-Style R&R plus a healthy dose of adventure.

Each turtle at the hospital has its name painted on their shell in white: Argus, Gwen, Sappy, Ziggy, and Spartacus. They spend their days at this center, which is largely dedicated to rehabilitating turtles, swimming languidly in the blue pools.

I imagine they dream about being free again, and the Turtle Hospital does its best to make those dreams come true.

I’ll admit the idea of parasailing scared me at first, but the friendly captain and first mate with All In Watersports promised me it would be a breeze.

They were right! Flying high in the sky is thrilling and I’m glad I didn’t let my fears keep me on the ground. To me, traveling is all about leaving your comfort zone behind and testing your limits.

I learned long ago that when you let yourself go and shout “Yee-Ha” at the top of your lungs, you feel most alive.

Peter and I saw lots of wildlife during our visit to the Keys, and one afternoon we visited the Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center in Tavernier. Trails lead through thickets of tropical foliage where cages contain “hindered” birds whose flying days are over. We admire beautiful owls, falcons, hawks, royal terns, laughing gulls, pelicans, and more. It’s sad to read their stories and see that most of the injuries the birds received were a result of boating accidents and collisions with cars.

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SWIMMING WITH THE FISHES

Our encounters with nature continued during a snorkel outing with Islamorada Dive Center.

Peter and I joined beginning scuba divers, many of whom were taking their first open-water dives.

I had never dove before, but after watching young kids do it, I decided it’s next on my list of adventures to try.

Windy conditions also accompanied us when we took a half-day fishing trip with Robbie’s, an Islamorada outfitter that offers boat rentals as well. Our captain tried to find a good spot to catch fish, and on the third try we finally started reeling in some grunts, small pan fish that emit a grunting noise. You can have your catch prepared at the adjoining restaurant, The Hungry Tarpon, but Peter and I took ours back to our place and had our own fish fry.

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Snorkeling conditions weren’t ideal, due to a stiff offshore breeze, but Peter and I had fun anyway.

I mean what’s not to like about swimming in aquablue water as the sun shines down from a clear sky?

While fish spotting was difficult, a couple times I found myself surrounded by schools of small silvery blue and yellow fish.

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ROMANTIC SUNSET

We stayed at the Pines and Palms Resort in Islamorada in the honeymoon cottage and loved the beautiful oceanfront views. Our cozy one-story cottage—set off to the side of the resort—was surrounded by palm trees and offers peace and privacy. The vibe at Pines and Palms is “Old Florida” with a dash of nautical décor.

A variety of accommodations are available—from more traditional hotel rooms to apartments with balconies and kitchens. Boaters enjoy the on-site ramp and docks, and guests gather every afternoon in the pool area for happy hour at the tiki bar and a refreshing dip.

One place you can always meet locals is, of course, at a local tiki bar, and there are plenty to choose from. We checked out a couple and decided Hog Heaven is our favorite. Their drinks and appetizers are tasty (try the Nachos!), and their shady openair bar offers great views of the Atlantic.

Bikes were included with our package, so Peter and I ventured out for lazy afternoon bike rides; exploring back streets and dreaming of selling everything and moving to the Keys. Everyone we met said Islamorada is the best Key—thanks to its easy-going attitude and small-town vibe.

One night, Peter and I celebrated our anniversary with a romantic dinner at Marker 88 in Islamorada.

At our dockside table, we sipped cocktails and watched the western sky glow in shades of pink and orange as the sun slid into the sea. Then we dove into coconut shrimp and diver scallops— yum! As the moon came up behind us, we shared a decadent dessert—it was the perfect setting for our romantic getaway!

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EAST COAST

Rhode Island-based handblown glass designer, Tracy Glover, uses traditional Italian techniques to craft her exuberant glassworks.

With a BFA in glassmaking, Tracy honed her craft in a 13th century Belgian convent’s crystal factory and at Dale Chihuly’s Pilchuck School, where she was mentored by Venetian maestriin-residence.

Tracy's Teardrop Chandelier and Pendant are inspired by elements found in nature that inspire the artist. Both pieces are available in Primavera, Smooth, and Wrap patterns and 19 unique colors.

The handblown glass Teardrops in the chandelier configuration cascade from a single canopy available in round, square, or rectangular.

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Tracy's various collections include all manner of objects and lighting, each uniquely handblown to order in her glass foundry located in Pawtucket, R.I. She conceived her lighting—table and floor lamps, wall sconces and ceiling pendants—as a system of interchangeable parts offering a multiplicity of choices for the proportion and shape of base components, glass color, lampshade fabric, and metal finishes. Likewise, her accessories— decorative hardware, and vases—are available in a wide variety of color combinations and patterns.

This allows optimal room for a clients’ input. Each piece can be site-specific, and depending on the elements selected, quietly tasteful, dramatic, stately, or whimsical, with each piece uniquely handblown to order in her glass foundry located in Pawtucket, R.I. TracyGloverStudio.com

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GREAT READS

UNDERGROUND AIRLINES

By Ben H. Winters

Some of the best novelists take the question “what if” and run with it, setting their stories in a speculative universe that presents an alternative history to the one we now know. What if one small thing changed, they ask; how would life be different now?

Novelist Ben H. Winters was intrigued by this notion and explores it in his novel “Underground Airlines,” set in modern times, with a twist. Winters imagines what modern American life would be like had the Civil War never happened, and slavery never been abolished. In South Carolina, slave labor creates the clothing that people living in non-slave states wear without thinking too much about its origins.

The author calls the setting “a nightmare dystopian version of contemporary America,” and he uses his protagonist, called Victor, to lead readers through

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this version of America. Victor, Winters explains, is “as complicated and compromised as the world he lives in: one sad, corrupt, halfway-decent man doing his best in a terrible world.”

Victor is a young black man hired as a bounty hunter to find another young black man. Though Victor spent time as a child on a plantation, he tries hard to suppress those memories as he attempts to infiltrate a local cell of the abolitionist movement that gives the novel its title, the Underground Airlines.

The book is dystopian fiction, but it is also a bit of a detective novel mixed with some interesting science fiction aspects. The author admits his topic brings up a painful history and says the book holds up a mirror through which readers may see parts of themselves. In choosing the topic, Winters has said he wanted to spark conversation.

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“I was intrigued by my hero and I was determined to show him to the end of his path. And though I didn’t know (and still don’t know) what others would make of such a book, I have come to believe there is value in looking at our world through this particular odd mirror; value in asking readers, even as they become immersed in a detective story, to consider all the ways that our nightmare past shadows our present—not in any alternate world, but the real one,” Winters stated.

Winters’ other books include the trilogy: “World of Trouble,” “Countdown City,” and “The Last Policeman.” He is the winner of the Philip K. Dick Award for Distinguished Science Fiction and of the Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America.

— Molly Fellin Spence

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P H OTO G R A P H Y: I S TO C K / J E R R Y D E U T S C H

DINING ON DISASTER

BY REED HELLMAN

P H OTO G R A P H Y: I S TO C K / M A N TO N AT U R E

Chef David Fye is frying up some Wild Blue Catfish Cakes.

These “Blue Cats” are meaty, abundant, delicious…and a highly predacious, invasive species, currently decimating the native aquatic life throughout the Chesapeake Bay. Chef Fye’s signature “Wild Blue Cat Cakes” are an example of invasivory.

“IT’S HARD TO GRASP JUST HOW BIG THE BLUE CAT PROBLEM IS. THEY NOW MAKE UP ALMOST 80 PERCENT OF THE VOLUME OF FISH JUST IN [VIRGINIA’S] JAMES RIVER.”

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The venerable Oxford English Dictionary defines the suffix -vore, meaning devouring or eating. Most folks know what a carnivore, herbivore, or omnivore, eats and most foodies can even discourse on locavore. However, the newest term to figuratively and literally cross our palates is invasivore: eating invasive species. Becoming an invasivore helps the environment, and, like the “Blue Cats,” many invasive species actually taste good.

Chef Fye works for the Congressional Seafood Company, located in the Maryland Wholesale Seafood Market, and just one of a growing number of outlets for the Blue Catfish. “If you study the numbers, it’s hard to grasp just how big the Blue Cat problem is,” said Tim Shugrue, head of Congressional Seafood and a research biologist.

“Blue Cats live 20 years, grow to [around] 100 pounds, and have no [known] predators. They now make up almost 80 percent of the volume of fish just in [Virginia’s] James River.”

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Shugrue estimates that Baywide, the Cats outnumber Rockfish, the Chesapeake’s premier sport fish, by six to one. To combat the Cat’s spread, Congressional has actively marketed them, generally to positive results. When Clyde’s Restaurant Group introduced Blue Catfish on their menu in 2014, they sold 30,000 orders in one month. Whole Foods has also introduced Blue Catfish to their selection and reports a “green rating” from the Blue Ocean Institute.

However, if invasivores have a “poster child,” it’s the Lionfish. Yet another predatory, environmental homewrecker, the Lionfish invaded the Southeast Coast three decades ago and began eating the reefs bare. Since being released by fish hobbyists in Florida, Lionfish have spread as far north as Rhode Island and as far south as the northern coasts of South America; but, beneath their array of feathery fins and venomous spines, Lionfish carry fillets of buttery, flaky meat perfect for ceviche or sushi.

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As chefs began serving Lionfish, often as an alternative to Lobster, populations of the fish dropped. With Lionfish selling for more than $16/ pound, demand actually threatened to outrun the supply. Chef Xavier Deshayes, Executive Chef at Washington DC’s Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center, put together a team for the National Marine Century Foundation, and visited the Caribbean to investigate the Lionfish’s culinary potentials. “We need to work a lot to make invasives useful,” explained Chef Deshayes.

“We need to change the image and the consumer’s perception, and fight assumptions.”

However, it’s not just the predatory fish that wind up on the dinner plate, it’s plants as well. Humans have a remarkable facility for picking up agricultural hitchhikers from around the world and bringing them home, like the European Garlic Mustard and Japanese Knotweed currently migrating their way down the Potomac River. Consider that the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP) claims that the United States alone pays approximately $120 billion annually to manage more than 800 invasive species populations. Worldwide, that spending increases to $1.4 trillion.

From Canada to Georgia and west beyond the Mississippi, Garlic Mustard crowds out native flora, reducing the food available for native fauna.

The leafy invader releases chemicals that impede the growth of surrounding plants and repel browsing herbivores. This recent trespasser from Europe has established populations in much of the eastern United States, but it’s also beginning to appear stuffed in pepper rellenos, braised and shredded with artichokes in creamed cheese dips, scrambled in frittatas, or simply chopped into salads. Regardless of its aggressive life cycle, Garlic Mustard is tasty and nutritious.

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BENEATH THEIR ARRAY OF FEATHERY FINS AND VENOMOUS SPINES, LIONFISH CARRY FILLETS OF BUTTERY, FLAKY MEAT PERFECT FOR CEVICHE OR SUSHI.

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KNOTWEED'S SOLE POSITIVE QUALITY IS THAT ITS HOLLOW GREEN STEMS ARE SURPRISINGLY SWEET AND HAVE BEEN COMPARED TO RHUBARB OR STRAWBERRIES.

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More than simply dining on invasives, the town of Blairsville, Pa., has actually decided to celebrate theirs. A few years ago, the town built a scenic walking trail alongside the Conemaugh River, but according to Carol Persichetti, chairperson of Blairsville’s Annual Knotweed Festival, the extremely large, Japanese plant has invaded their landscape.

“It takes over,” Persichetti said, “It actually doesn’t let other things grow and it’s extremely invasive, so once it gets started, it’s there…We have had to cut it down in spots so that you can see the river.” In fact, the World Conservation Union lists Japanese Knotweed as one of the world’s most invasive species. Knotweed can grow almost a foot a week, sends roots about 10 feet deep, and can actually penetrate concrete. Its sole positive quality is that its hollow green stems are surprisingly sweet and have been compared to rhubarb or strawberries.

“The festival is a good reason to have a spoof,” Persichetti continued. “It’s a community festival to highlight our trail and our town. At last year’s festival we had a booth called “Knotweed Knovelties” offering knotweed muffins, knotweed tea, knotweed jam, even knotweed soap.”

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The invasivores’ rallying cry—“If ya’ can’t beat ‘em, eat ‘em!”—is indeed very seductive. But, at best, it only offers one tactic, not a comprehensive strategy, to eliminate the invaders. Though not a “silver bullet” by any means, promoting invasivory can encourage people to engage in the efforts to combat invasives. Judging by the Blue Cat Cakes, Garlic Mustard frittatas, and Lionfish ceviche, we just might get a good meal in the bargain.

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‘THE OTHER GUY’

WHO PIONEERED AVIATION

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The Wright Brothers are synonymous with aviation. Their innovations as inventors and adventures as pioneers of the air are well documented, especially in Ohio and North Carolina.

Yet to the people in Hammondsport, N.Y., Orville and Wilbur are considered “the other guys� when it comes to aviation. In Hammondsport, the favorite son and pioneer aviator is Glenn H. Curtiss; they have a museum to prove it.

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CURIOSITIES

Not everyone earns a museum dedicated to his accomplishments, but in the case of Curtiss, it was inevitable, given his achievements. Consider just some of the accomplishments of this early 20th century hero of aviation: •

He undertook the first scheduled, pre-announced and public flight in world history. On Independence Day in 1908 he flew his flying machine, the “June-Bug” a distance of 5,000 feet. This earned Curtiss that year’s annual Scientific American Trophy.

• The following year, Curtiss won the Gordon Bennet Trophy for the fastest speed reached in an aircraft during the inaugural International Aviation Meet in France. At that event he attained a blistering pace for that era, about 45 miles per hour.

• In 1910, he made the first long distance flight in world history, though at the time long-distance air flight was 150 miles between New York City and Albany, with one stop.

• He perfected the science of planes taking off from and landing on water.

• It was also Curtiss who developed the “A-1,” the first regular aircraft in service for the U.S. Navy. (To this day Curtiss is known as the “Father of Naval Aviation.”)

He made many more contributions to air travel than what can be listed here, but replicas of his planes are on display at the museum bearing his name. Had Curtiss never left the ground, he still may have been worthy of his own museum.

He was dubbed “The Fastest Man on Earth” in 1907 when he drove one of his motorcycles to a speed of 136 miles per hour. A replica of this motorcycle, as well as some originals he manufactured and sold before becoming interested in aviation, can also be found at the museum.

As the museum is also dedicated to the history of Hammondsport itself, vintage bicycles, cars and even boats not related to Curtiss are also in the collection.

Volunteer craftsmen and engineers work to restore such items, and to educate the public about them in the always-busy restoration shop on the grounds.

The entire facility underwent an extensive renovation in the first half of 2016, and can now accommodate the ever-increasing crowds that come to learn more about Hammondsport, and its undisputed favorite son, Glenn H. Curtiss.

Glenn H. Curtiss Museum 8419 State Route 54, Hammondsport GlennHCurtissMuseum.org

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A Tradition of Excellence in Higher Education

Offering 65 baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate degrees, certificates and doctorates, Hood College is nestled in a beautiful, historic neighborhood, only a short walk from downtown Frederick, Maryland, and an hour’s drive from Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Undergraduate Studies

Graduate Studies

Hood offers 33 majors, 50 minors and 30 concentrations for undergraduate study.

Hood’s small class sizes, extraordinary faculty and an attractive and friendly campus contribute to an exceptional learning experience.

In addition to 19 programs leading to master’s degrees and 11 post-baccalaureate certificates and certifications, the Graduate School at Hood College now offers doctorates in organizational leadership and business administration.

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