Bermuda was the friendliest place I ever visited. Have a great time!

If you like Major Pettigrew, try "Old Filth," by Jane Gardem. Brilliant.

Thanks again, everyone. It's wonderful to know that the book has connected with so many of you.

The People Magazine review was great for the book, but now that that a new issue is out, the book's success depends on spreading the word, so I appreciate that you are doing so !

What gorgeous pictures! Glad I'm heading to Maine next week.

Thank you! I'm honored, all of you. Really. It's a writer's dream, to be read and received. Thanks.

I don't think I've ever seen ratatouille look quite so good.
Wow.

I am so excited to read these posts ! Thank you! It's wonderful to get feedback after all the years of writing it alone.

Best of luck with it! So nice that there are so many options out there, for writers now, to find an audience.

Thanks, all of you !!

I had my public radio interview on Launch Day, and guess where the host had just vacationed, saying it was the best, most relaxing place ever???

You guessed it.

beautiful pictures!

I'm a little disoriented. Is it easier to post photos now?

Rainy days have a magic all their own. You've got the right attitude!

I really miss the STT nonstop from Boston!

I've never made fresh spring rolls; would not have realized they were so easy. I did not fry the squash blossoms. When battering and frying them, they lose all their delicate squash flavor. Everyone was a little dubious at first, but they were a big hit. Light and delicate, with the plumpness of the...

I'm on Martha's Vineyard, and twice a week, there's a glorious farmer's market. On Saturday, I got some beautiful squash blossoms. I stuffed them with homemade ricotta seasoned with a little chopped lemon peel, tiniest bit of baby onion, olive oil, sea salt, crushed pepper. http://i190.photobucket.c...

No photos, but I'm far out on Martha's Vineyard, waiting for my daughter and brother to bring back lobster rolls from The Galley in Menemsha. I've realized what I don't like about lobster rolls, in general, and what I DO like about The Galley's. The roll is toasted, spread with mayo, lined with lett...