Feather Beds and Breakfast
Grabbing a coffee and heading out to visit the beautiful Hamlets of the Berkshires
The Berkshires have not disappointed as they are full of art,music,theatre and most of all stunning nature.
First stop on my list today is to a small farm just west of Williamstown.
Cricket Creek Farm. What a delight to find a beautiful little farm store full of fresh milk, fresh bread and best of all homemade Maple Granola and maple syrup.
Hope Brian isn't reading this - Fathers day is coming
Making my way to the charming town of Lenox
Home of the Boston Symphony for the summer at Tanglewood
Of course this is the one summer James Taylor will not be here - Go figure
My destination did not disappoint. The Haven Cafe Bakery
I did not hesitate to order an extra Almond Orange croissant
along with Huevos Rancheros
A perfect gem of a spot to watch a bike race- WHAT
Even though I am enjoying my day I can't forget my
My #1 goal
Make sure Brian gets his new bike- so I order another coffe and contemplate that..
Be prepared to enjoy good service and the owner might even break into a song.Delightful
After a walk thru the town
I made my way up to Mt Greylock
Of course asking the most obvious and silly question
"Can you tell me how to find the Appalachian Trail?"
Ok - not good at geography- I was on it
After a walk I headed back to Williamstown to
my now new favorite Bistro/Bar for a little
Truffle Popcorn with Brown Butter and a crisp glass of wine
at Mezze
What a beautiful day.
I am happy I can share it with you
and hopefully one day you will get to see the beautiful Berkshires
and stay at The Inn on East Main Street .
So many times we dream of what we would love to be able to do. Be it an idea for a business that doesn't exist or a or just simply know what our strengths are and use them to create our own workplace.
I was able to do just that and now the adventure begins:
As I look back at how I came up with the idea of being and Interim Innsitter, taking over for InnKeepers or one day being one, it truly was an organic thought as I was driving home from visiting my daughter in Victoria BC. It was during a time that my life had taken a turn and I asked myself -How can I create the enjoyment that I was missing, the chance to travel, the chance to once again stay at amazing Bed and Breakfasts ..
IE: hence my goal to stay at 25 Relais Chateaus, all within a very limited budget and create a business that I love.
A 12 hour road trip, a thought and a plan all came to be INNSITTERINC.COM
Although I had to hit the pause button a few times and my life became fuller and brighter once again. I never left my dream. I am not a chef and I did not go to business school. I went to get a psychology degree. I guess I am using it . I look forward to everyday being different and challenging
Well tomorrow begins my new adventure- As I travel to the Berkshires to spend the next four months as Summer Innkeeper for The Inn on East Main Street. It feels right, I have always loved the romance of the B and B. Kinda like a Maeve Binchy novel or Nights of Rodanthe.
Although I am sure Richard Gere will not show up and it is not all romance . It is my dream job and I am getting to live it.
I have one concern and that is as a mom , my kids only knew that dinner was ready when the smoke alarm went off.. I hope that the guests will not have to wake up to the sound of the smoke alarm..LOL
So Please follow me on my adventure- I will be blogging from the Berkshire's
LET THE ADVENTURES BEGIN
Lest we not forget.
Earlier this week , I went to purchase a Boston Strong T-Shirt
I was told by the salesperson that they were not
going to carry them because the
Urgency would be over soon.
I know that to not be true..
As I opened my FB today, I noticed a letter
that touched me and was written from the heart.
Went for my weekly long run this morning on tired legs. I was thinking they are never anything but tired for the IM marathon, so just run. As I was sort of feeling sorry for myself, my mind wandered to the victims of the Boston bombing. The part that has touched me so deeply is that most victims, if not all were spectators, supporters of runners. I have always felt that watching is such a thankless job. They are out there in the cold, rain,sun, wind for hours on end to catch a glimpse of their friend, spouse, mom, etc..who happens to be in the areana that day. I have a friend who I have know now for almst 40 years..we met at 18 in college. She has watched and cheered me at stadiums, on long lonely roads, and finish lines. She has stood in the rain for who knows how many hours cheerin...g. She is happy in victories, optimistic for the future in defeats, has helped heal me when broken..both physically and mentally. She is the one person who will always be there to support. She is just like those poor victims dead or in hospitals in Boston..they were there to support their runners. I just feel so bad for them and the challenges they are facing becasue of random evil. So maybe give an extra hug or glass of wine to your main supporter today. While we choose to enter the arena, they are the ones with real endurance.. to stick by us all those years, decades..I guess until the day comes when we cannot compete anymore, and then they will still be there
Being Brian"s athletic supporter for over 40 Years
has been an honor . Thru College, Pro Football
countless marathons and now Ironman
My heart and thoughts go many times a day to the
Victims
They were there to Just be a Spectator,
They have now begun their own marathon of healing
In fact we are at sometimes on the same road,whether we are running or watching
Cheering or struggling
Progressing to the finish line
Make sure you keep your supporters in your thoughts
They will carry you over the finish line.
Thank You Brian for your words of Love today.
