A “dressed up for Christmas” photo of a Sandman from Pass Christian, Mississippi.

A whimsical and tasteful little Christmas tree at Heathrow Airport is just right.

I wasn’t expecting a Texas-sized offering when I ordered the Scottish Beef Burger as part of an Edinburgh hotel’s set menu, but that’s what I got, along with a foodie-worthy smoked trout first course.

The bike was poised and ready to go, an analog transporter waiting in the Gulf Coast sun to take someone somewhere.

Meet a new addition to my list of The Wonderfuls, Jon the Storyteller, who will be a guest blogger on Glover Gardens.

An instant haiku inspired by a cat and an old Mexican proverb.

I remember my brother now more with joy at what was than sadness about what will never be.

All that’s missing is the food and the folks.

Slightly sweet with just a hint of heat, this tart cranberry relish is the perfect complement to rich holiday food.

Reinforcing my benign neglect this year, the greenery of Glover Gardens has gifted us with unexpected late-November blooms.

A homemade meal, a bottle of wine, and a great conversation. It was a perfect little party for three – my niece, her partner and me.

Savory, flavorful and redolent with tradition, this dressing is always at the top of the family request list. Even so, it took almost 30 years to accurately document the recipe.

Observations from a taxi window in London. Hop in with me and share the journey of a sad discovery.

Another listening opportunity: Live jazz! Live streamed! Available from anywhere in the world! New compositions!

Another musical treat for you from our Musical Millennial, who is a college senior studying Jazz Composition and piano. This dreamy new instrumental tune is called Not a Nightmare.

Gumbo is a family treasure, seashells elicit childhood memories, and these napkin rings made with shells we found 40 years ago bring echoes of the past into the now.