The Garden
Many of you worried about the F-ing Wings since they weren’t part of the photos in Nora’s two garden posts this spring. Never fear, they are just fine. I literally stopped as I went up Nora’s drive a couple weeks ago, opened my car window and took this just for you all.
Why was I heading up the drive? Well it was time for the annual trip to Tyson’s Corner for Kat’s birthday shopping trip.
Saks
On the first day, there was lots of walking around the mall and talking as we planned various upcoming trips. On day 2, the team at Saks — as always — created a wonderful experience. We even learned how to plant/care for orchids! An assortment of the colorful fun is below.
In Death in Depth
I posted the final episode of In Death In Depth on Friday. We had a lot of fun creating the series last summer and I have tons of notes on how to make Season 2 even better. Nora answered over 50 questions last year that I combined into themes for each episode. I’m working on the questions we’ll film at The Greenbrier in late July.
Travelogue time
But first, there’s a trip to Ireland and a travelogue to produce.
This year is going to be different. Not only will Nora and family travel to Ireland late this coming week, but my husband and I are going on our own adventure which will end with me joining Nora at The Lodge at Ashford Castle for the reader event on July 6.
Yes I’m going this year. So I won’t be manning Travelogue Central at my office desk, waiting for photos and texts in order to set them up and post by a specific time. Instead I’ll be winging it as I travel from London to Windsor to Glasgow (by way of the Lake District), fly to Ireland and visit relatives. After all that I’ll get myself to Ashford.
The updates will happen, promise, I just want to warn you that timing could be different due to location and internet and what’s on my list for the day.
I’ll be writing my own blog over on Substack (free). When the first one is up, I’ll share the link here. You can follow my IG account for photos because I’ll definitely be taking them.
And that’s the updates for now.
Laura
Have a wonderful trip Laura. I know when you meet up with Nora you all will, once again , have a great time. Love reading all about the trips.
Orchids seem to be the only house plant that I don’t kill within a month of owning. Fancy that they like me!
Have a wonderful time, love your updates and photos.
Always impressive. Especially the travel plans. I couldn’t do half of that. I hope you all enjoy your adventures.
I’ve just watched all the “ in Death vid’s” just now and totally enjoyed them so much, lots of work has gone into it, and lots of questions answered too, and it’s so much appreciated, so thank you….
Enjoy your trip to the Emerald Isle, and have fun. I’m so sorry that I’ll be missing it again, perhaps an other year…
Take care all…
Love the wings – perfect placement. The flowers were beautiful. Orchids – fun and there is an amazing variety of orchids. I went to an orchid show at Fort Mason in San Francisco a number of years ago, and I was stunned at how many different orchids there were; they were all beautiful.
Looking forward to the Ireland trip notes. You enjoy your trip, too, great scenery and it should have lots of green.
I thought that the wings were actually birds with their heads turned back! Thanks for letting us know!
I love all the “In Death” questions and answers . They are so much fun. I’m looking forward to all the travel updates. I doubt I’ll ever travel that far, so I’ll just live vicariously through you.
A few years back, I had a chance to speak with Nora at the University of North Florida, and we were chatting briefly about Ireland, and my wish to go there one day. Nora told me that I really should go, I eventually did, and loved it. She probably won’t remember me, but I’d like her to know that I followed her advice. Best wishes to you, and to Nora. Be safe, and enjoy Ireland!
Jane Nixon White, Author of The Taming of Corky and The Colonel’s Lady: A World War II Memoir, Book I
Really enjoyed the In Death In Depth. Looking forward to more. Your travelogues allow me to follow along on the adventure and I am really looking forward to Ireland, Safe travels.
Can you link your substack? Thanks!
I will when I post something. Promise! -Laura
Travel safe ladies. I can’t wait to read the blog/substact.
Really hope you enjoy your trip as well. And if possible sneak in a few more pictures of Ashford Castle and area. We are planning a trip to Ireland next year and I want my friends to stay a night or two at Ashford Castle.