Mother's Day Weekend

Day 134 - 78° - Sunny, Hot - Spring Meadows Park - Mother’s Day

Day 133 - 75° - Sunny - Spring Meadows Park

Day 132 - 68° - Sunny - Spring Meadows Park

A few days ago I wrote about laughter and how good it is for the body, mind and spirit. 

This weekend, our guests at the Red Cardinal B&B were from Virginia.  Angela and Gerry were in town to visit family.  Angela had one of those contagious laughs that permeated everywhere.  She got up in the morning, coffee in hand, and while walking out to see the chickens, I could hear her talking with Billy and laughing.  While I was preparing breakfast, she was engaged in conversation in the dining room, and something would make her laugh. It wasn’t a silly laugh, but that heartfelt laugh that I love to hear.  

Her whole countenance radiated joy because of her smile and her laughter.  She set the tone for the rest of the day. 

It was a joy-filled Mother’s Day.  My mom was here, and per her request, we had a cookout with Jimmy Buffet playing in the background.  Our friends, Keith, Lisa and Patrick were able to join us for the afternoon.  The conversation was lively, the home cooked food was excellent, the sun was shining, and the temperature was near 80°.   And I got my jogging in as well!

It was a perfect weekend at the Red Cardinal B&B.  We enjoy having guests and sharing our home with family and friends.

So if you are in Carlisle for a visit or an event, make plans to stay at the Red Cardinal B&B.  We can help start you off in a good mood.

Mother's Day Preview

Day 131 - 58° - Partly Cloudy, WINDY - Spring Meadows Park

Day 130 - 68° - Cloudy, Rain - Spring Meadows Park

Day 129 - 66° - Cloudy - Spring Meadows Park

Day 128 - 56° - Cloudy - Spring Meadows Park

My Mother is here for Mother’s Day and we have already begun the trip around Carlisle to celebrate.  We started out in downtown Carlisle.  We stopped at the Bosler Library to get the latest books on tape.  Afterwards, we drove over to the new bakery that opened on Hanover Street. 

The Carlisle Bakery is located on Hanover Street near the intersection of Pomfret Street.  We selected a few tasty looking cinnamon buns and cherry/cheese bow ties.

We wanted to stop at the Farmer’s Market on the Square, which just opened for the season, but we were too early.  The hours were from 3-7 pm.   The Market will be open every Wednesday through December 19th, so we will visit the market at another time.

Instead, we stopped  at the newly opened Spring Garden Greenhouse for some annuals before heading home.

Today we made a trip to Aschcombe’s for the tomato, eggplant and pepper plants.  In this area of the country, this is the time to begin planting assuming the last frost has occurred  Tomorrow we will be heading over to the Garden Gate Farm Stand.  This is the newly opened stand on Trindle Road that is operated by our neighbors. 

There are so many wonderful nurseries and garden centers in the area, so if you are visiting your Mother, you will have not trouble finding a beautiful hanging basket.

My mother likes to be on the go, so I am sure we will shop at Kohl’s (after all we have a 30% coupon) or the Village Artisans Gallery for a Mother’s Day gift.  If the weather is sunny, we might ride out to Meadowbrooke Gourds or the new winery in Duncannon.

There are a lot of events happening around the Valley this weekend, so we are looking forward to getting out and about.

We will be having guests for the weekend at the Red Cardinal B&B, so we decided to eat out on Friday night at Fiddler’s at Mayapple.   

Many of the local restaurants are offering Mother's Day specials, but we have decided to have a cookout and enjoy the warm weather that is being forecasted.

If you are in the area for Mother’s Day and need a place to stay while visiting, give us a call at the Red Cardinal B&B - 717-245-0823.  We will be happy to accommodate you. 

We can help plan a day out with your mom.  Happy Mother's Day.

LAUGHTER

Day 127 - 58° - Cloudy, Cool - Rehoboth, DE

Day 126 - 58° - Cloudy, Cold - Rehoboth, DE

Day 125 -  72° - Sunny - Spring Meadow Park

When is the last time you had a good laugh?  I mean the kind of laugh that you are bent over, tears are running down your face and you are out of breath?  You are laughing so hard and then laugh harder when you realize that what is making you laugh is ridiculous.   

It is wonderful when we can enjoy this kind of laughter with friends.  It makes everyone feel part of something special.  It is great, because even after the funny moment passes, a smile emerges when the incident is recalled.  

Laughter is a gift.  It is something intangible that lifts our spirits, makes us feel good, takes our mind off of pressing issues, and relieves stress. 

Some of the people whom I think have the gift to make people laugh, (including me) are Ellen Degeneres, Joyce Meyers, my pastor, Alan Robinson and my husband, Billy.  

Billy has a vivid imagination and can conjure up some very funny situations.  He has perfect timing when it comes to making a funny remark in a group situation. A comment from him immediately takes people off guard, encourages a spontaneous response, and in turn makes it easier for people to relax, open up and connect with one another.

Billy keeps the mood upbeat for our guests at the Red Cardinal B&B.  Once, when a guest asked him what were the “rules of the house”,  Billy replied, “There is only one rule while you are at the Red Cardinal B&B and that is RELAX!”.

While I cook and Billy serves bneakfast, he keeps the guests engaged, or should I say entertained. So much so, that by the time our guests leave, they feel as if they are departing as friends.

I believe in laughter.  I am delighted when are guests are having a good time.  So when you need a break from your day to day routine, and your spirits need to be lifted, why not start by making a reservation at the Red Cardinal B&B.  I am sure we can get you laughing!