Tornado Alley on the East Coast

Yesterday brought more terrible storms to the southern East Coast (Virginia & North Carolina).  I learned the term "rain-wrapped tornado" and watched in horror as trash cans and trampolines (!!) were thrown across the streets in front of my car.  I felt as if my little SUV was literally being lifted off of the ground.  Many schools were closed today due to power outages and there were severe injuries all over town.  Luckily, my little beach bums and I have been safe at home in our bungalow, with our window A/C units pumping their hearts out.  The storms brought a muggy 93 degrees today, making us long for our summer vacation and dream of lazy days by the sea. 

Women and Wine

Aaahhh wine - it's a beautiful thing!  Last night I spent the evening sampling wines at a local beach restaurant called "Firebrew" with a great girl friend.  We talked, laughed, and reminisced over a few glasses and later a bottle of  "Hey Mambo!  Sultry Red" wine.  Today, I met another dear friend at our favorite place, Back Bay Gourmet, and enjoyed a wine flight of 3 different Virginia wines along with a delicious turkey, brie, and cranberry on toasted baguette.  What a lovely afternoon!  I even bought the perfect apron from the gift shop that says "Eat, Drink, and ReMarry"!   And what are my little beach bums doing while Mommy was out having a good time?  They're at a sleepover with some other little surfer dudes.  I'm missing them, but cherishing the time to reflect and enjoy time with the girls!  We all need it!!