What a wonderful time I had with a dear friend I haven’t seen in about 10 years…but we never lost touch when she moved to Newport, Rhode Island. A gracious hostess, it’s like we never lost a moment. We spent time with her kids (now adults) and grandkids…and I got my dog fix with her pooch, Tootsie. Newport is such a beautiful town…her home was built in 1822…she and her son are bringing it back to its original glory.
I never realized that Newport has always been such a progressive community…so many firsts: First U.S. Naval Academy (1861,) first free public school (1640), first circus (1774,) first free Black church (1824) first female lighthouse keeper (1879,) first gas streetlight (1824,) first airplane passenger service (1923…) and so many other firsts…both private and governmental.
It won’t be long before we meet again! Please enjoy a glimpse of this stunning community…I did play with some of my photos just for fun…I hope it doesn’t take away from the beauty of the sites!!
Newport, Rhode Island—
where centuries linger
in wood, stone, and quiet grandeur,
homes that remember
salt air and stories,
water everywhere—
harbours breathing in and out,
lighthouses keeping watch,
windmills turning time…
dogs trotting happily
through sunlit streets…
tables set with something wonderful
just around the corner…
and you—
a dear friend—
making it all
perfect!
Thank you Kath, Sophie, Seth, Christine, Lucy, Simon and of course, Tootsie! See you again soon. XOXOX