Blizzard on Cape Cod today. Hurricane-force winds, 80mph gusts and heavy snow brought trees and wires down. Roads impassable and blowing snow is making visibility non-existent.

This photo sums things up for me right now.

#blizzardof2026 #bombcyclone #nopower #capecodlife #princesscheyennebook

This is a first: Hess Carroll had a noteworthy birthday recently and the fitness directors at the Willows in Westborough made him a paper Princess Cheyenne cake. Hess is also from Lake Forest, Illinois.

#princesscheyenne #princesscheyennebook #mynextgreatread #lakeforestillinois

Did you know that snowflakes aren’t white? I didn’t. I must’ve been daydreaming in elementary school. Flakes are clear ice crystals. The facets scatter the light so they appear white. Kinda like Blue Jay feathers.

#snowflakes #macrosnowflakes #princesscheyennebook

Book Review: Force of Nature by Joan M. Griffin. 3 women hike the John Muir Trail. Good storytelling structure, immersive and inspiring. Book bogs down, needs less word painting and more character development, cadence and dialogue. #bookreviews #truestories #johnmuirtrail
#princesscheyennebook

An impromptu aviary! I thought the shadows inside the house were a little strange!

#wildlife #birds #birdbanding #birdsinmyhouse #princesscheyennebook #lucywightmanauthor

I had all my good luck early on. Now, I wouldn’t stand within 100 yards of a craps table. 11 degrees. Physical status meh.

#Condenser #furnace #isluckreal
#princesscheyennebook

As I described in my book, heels and I never got along. No matter how hard I tried it didn’t come naturally to me. People saw me as graceful and coordinated like in the first part of the video. But I really looked like the second part.

#princesscheyennebook #highheels #dressup

You don’t have to be from Quincy, Massachusetts to enjoy the coming-of-age memoir, Quincy Boy. I was quickly immersed in the colors, characters and culture that author Brett Peruzzi layered around and within his trajectory.

#memoir #comingofagestories #bookreviews #princesscheyennebook

Blue painters tape gone! Thanks to some helpful social media friends I replaced it with insulating tape which works incredibly well.

HSTech transparent window and door weather sealing tape Game changer!

#winter #betterhomehacks #tips #DIY #princesscheyennebook #CapeCodLife

There is more than one perspective. This guy chose fun. Your choice.

#stormof2026 #onceinalifetimestorm #40statestorm #youchoose #princesscheyennebook

Outdoor Winter Bathing

What a perfect day for an outdoor bath. This Tufted Titmouse thoroughly enjoyed today’s spa accommodations. Did you know a group is called a banditry or
dissimulation?

#birds #stormof2026 #birdbath #birdbehavior #princesscheyennebook

How to Revive Your Air Freshener

Because my life is riveting, I’m chipping away at a comprehensive pajama review. Meanwhile, let me tell you how I revive solid air fresheners.

#reviveairfresheners #helpfultips #househacks #tipsandtricks #princesscheyennebook

The Helpful Snow Creature Part 3

After some searching I think I found its home. It was the perfect size but appeared to be inhabited by industrious, fun-loving humans. It even had some lovely decor on its roof.
#newenglandwinters #snow
#snowcreatures #shoveling
#princesscheyennebook

The Helpful Snow Creature Part 2

The next morning the slush-eater was still there but looking bedraggled. The heavy slush was all gone! I wonder where it came from????
#newenglandwinters #snow
#snowcreatures #shoveling
#princesscheyennebook

The Helpful Snow Creature Part 1

One night I went out begrudgingly to shovel the driveway, yet again. I was greeted by a mild mannered slush-eater. Feeling grateful.

#newenglandwinters #snow
#shoveling #snowcreatures
#princesscheyennebook

Bird moves are best observed in slow motion.

#birds #wildlife #wildbirds #slowmotion #nature #birdvideos #princesscheyennebook

My cousin Tina’s husband used to take me gliding. I loved the sound and feel of the tow line releasing, the silence, followed by pitching and rolling near the clouds. I remember a woman in a body cast getting a tow up to the sky.

#TBT #ThrowbackThursday #Gliding #princesscheyennebook

Here is Ashley again, having arrived somewhere tropical and exotic. She’s entertaining herself by inviting a pelican to perch on her head!

#tropicalgetaway #tamepelicans #partnerincrime #princesscheyennebook

Princess Cheyenne book read on plane

Here is Ashley flying somewhere tropical and exotic. She’s entertaining herself with Princess Cheyenne on the way.

#tropicaldestinations #tropicalgetaway #partnerincrime #princesscheyennebook

I recently helped an elderly woman who slipped on some ice. I told her about YakTrax as a way to stay safer while walking. I always have two pairs handy. Senior centers and living facilities should hand them out.

#icysidewalks #dontfallontheice #bestshoecleats #helpfultips
#princesscheyennebook

Mari says…
“Another "reader" at large photo. Artist, Chef, Bon Vivant, Mari Famulari summarily impressed with her copy of Princess Cheyenne, at an East Village Dog-Friendly Cafe!”

#manhattan #newyorkcity #wildwoman #princesscheyennebook

Wild Turkey Victim Update
I’m happy to report that the victim of last week’s Turkey gang violence is recovering comfortably at home. Although left with a drop foot, said turkey is expected to make a full recovery.

#wildturkeys #animalbehaviors #turkeybrutality #nature #princesscheyennebook

Here’s a tip. It isn’t pretty but using painters tape is very effective for those below 20 degree days that Cape Cod isn’t supposed to have. Be sure to cover the hinges.

#househacksthatactuallywork #geniushousehacks #howtomakeyourhousewarmer
#princesscheyennebook #tips #CapeCodLife #winter

New year, new chapter, new book! I hope you had a wonderful celebration and that 2026 is everything you wish for. It’s a blank page so here’s to your next adventure! Did you swap out your smoke detector batteries? Yeah. Me either.
#2026ishere
#changeyourbatteries #princesscheyennebook

Try this!

I love aiming laser lights up into the trees. When there’s a breeze they twinkle like a galaxy. Auto on/off, weather resistant and fun!

#laserlights #outsidelighting #outsidedecor #princesscheyennebook

I’m trapped! Onesies can be hard to climb out of!

#skisuits #retroclothes #bestouterwearforwinter #princesscheyennebook

Who uses Hot Hands? When heated gloves are overkill they work really well. I found a way not to waste the heat. I wrap them tightly in Saran Wrap or Glad Cling’n Seal. This makes them a bit more environmentally friendly and doesn’t waste the heat.

#besthandwarmers #nowaste #princesscheyennebook

This retro ski suit has Canada Goose beat! Hands down the warmest cold weather wear. I’m surprised CG doesn’t bring them back. People always ask me where I got it. Disclosure: I removed the shoulder pads.

#retroskisuit #canadagoose #warmestwinterouterware
#princesscheyennebook

It’s all about algorithms. It doesn’t matter where you bought the book. You don’t even have to read the whole thing to review it.
Keep it simple.

#bookreviews #barnesandnoble #goodreads #amazonbookrankings #princesscheyenne #princesscheyennebook

A wild turkey showed up this morning with a special Christmas dance and wanted me to pass it along.

#FeatheredFriends #NatureHumor #princesscheyennebook #wildlife
#topchristmasgifts2025 #wildturkeys