The weather recently has been English — damp, cold, foggy. Reminds me of years ago, when I spent time in the north of England. The countryside is lovely there. And no matter the weather, the mountains were always worth a hike, especially if a warm pub and a cold pint were at the end of the journey. Wordsworth lived there, centuries ago, and left us with many powerful poems, Tintern Abbey and The World Is Too Much With Us are two.

Now, as you start shopping for the holidays, remember to buy local and support the makers and artists you love!