by BillSpalding | Dec 15, 2023 | Travel Journal
While traveling, it’s often the unplanned moments that become a pleasant surprise. While we were strolling through the shops in downtown Rome, we decided to stop for lunch at a small, nondescript café. We had a very pleasant meal and as we left, I turned around and...
by BillSpalding | Dec 15, 2023 | Wine Notes
Like most of us, I never knew a lot about Prosecco. However, take a look at these pictures and you’ll see some letters on the side in a chart. Prosecco is rated by the quality of the vineyard, so the more letters and the higher up the chart the better the Prosecco....
by BillSpalding | Dec 14, 2023 | Market Commentary
The Markets In November, investors were more optimistic as news on inflation calmed down and the war in the Middle East was not escalating on a global level. Both of these items calmed markets and money that was pulled out of the last three months was coming back into...
by BillSpalding | Nov 15, 2023 | Travel Journal
If you are looking for local entertainment or an event to share with visiting guests, consider checking out your home-based or travel destination’s local Botanical Gardens. Many of them have large displays set up for the season. For example, the Coastal Maine...
by BillSpalding | Nov 15, 2023 | Garden Picks
It’s that time of year when we all need to freshen up and clean our yards as the seasons change. I would like to recommend a local expert in gardening who has a large following. His name is Walter Reeves and his website has a list of things to do month by month,...
