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Today Is Memorial Day

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Today is Memorial Day.

A day of remembrance, a day to pause, and a day to say thank you — not for service, but for sacrifice.

So while you enjoy your day off and that first cookout of the summer, please remember that today, Memorial Day,  is the day we honor all those who didn’t come home. This is the cost of freedom. This is why we stop, reflect, and acknowledge the men and women who gave their lives wearing the uniform of the United States.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row

To the fallen, and to the families who carry their memory, I say: Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice. You are the reason we are free today.

A stay at the historic Wings Neck Lighthouse is an unforgettable experience ideal for romance and relaxation.

Stay the Night in a New England Lighthouse

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Rose Island Lighthosue offers lighthouse eenthusiasts an opportunity to enjoy a stay in a real lighthouse

🌟 Yes, You Can Sleep in a Lighthouse

If you’re a lighthouse buff with a secret dream of spending the night in a keeper’s house — or just want to play Lighthouse Keeper for a weekend — good news. It’s not as impossible as it sounds.

Across New England (and beyond), several historic lighthouses actually rent out their keeper’s quarters for overnight stays. Some are rustic, some are surprisingly cozy, and all of them come with unbeatable views.

Here are just a few options close to home:

🏠 Stay in a Lighthouse: New England Edition

  • Wings Neck Lighthouse — Pocasset, Massachusetts
  • Rose Island Lighthouse — Newport, Rhode Island
  • Borden Flats Lighthouse — Fall River, Massachusetts
  • Little River Lighthouse — Cutler, Maine
  • Saugerties Lighthouse — Saugerties, New York
  • Race Point Lighthouse — Cape Cod, Massachusetts

And that’s just the East Coast. There are dozens more scattered across the country.

For a full list of lighthouse stays — from rugged island towers to beautifully restored keepers’ homes — the United States Lighthouse Society keeps a comprehensive directory of overnight lighthouse rentals.

A perfect getaway for anyone who loves history, ocean views, or the idea of waking up to the sound of waves hitting the rocks.

 

Bridge of Flowers Opens for the Season

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The Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne, MA is open for the season. This one‑of‑a‑kind flower‑covered trolley bridge is cared for by skilled gardeners and volunteers, making it the perfect spot for a quiet, restorative stop. Enjoy the blooms — and take care of the environment while you’re there.

The Bridge of Flowers announces it's annual spring opening

The Bridge of Flowers began as a simple trolley bridge, reborn as a public garden in 1929.  The Bridge of Flowers Committee lovingly cares for the floral displays  season after season for everyone to enjoy. Open from May to October.

GoWithGuide US

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It’s Angel Food No Matter What You Call It

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Partially sliced angel food cake covered in light toffee‑flavored whipped topping, with a single slice served on a blue plate.

 Dirty Angel Cake (or Angel Toffee Cake… depending on who you ask)

You’ve all heard the expression “It’s what’s for dinner.”
Well, this one is “It’s what’s for dessert.”

I stumbled across this recipe, and it immediately caught my eye — interesting, a little nostalgic, and just begging to be tried. And before the purists clutch their pearls, let me offer a pre‑emptive apology. Yes, it calls for Cool Whip. No, you don’t have to use it. If whipped cream is more your style (or your conscience), swap away.

Now, full disclosure:
I like angel food cake plain… or with fresh strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream or Cool Whip. I’m equal‑opportunity when it comes to toppings. But this recipe sounded intriguing enough to break my usual routine.

And I really cut corners here.
Store‑bought angel food cake.
Cool Whip straight from the tub.
A bag of toffee bits.
I made absolutely nothing from scratch. Shame on me. And yes I admit, mine’s a little more messy than the pro’s but I bet mine tastes just as good.

And you know what? I tossed it all together and ended up with this light, fluffy, toffee‑kissed angel cake that tastes way fancier than the effort involved.

Some call it Dirty Angel Cake.
Others call it Angel Toffee Cake.
Whatever the name, it’s yummy.

For the Full recipe click here

Cake lovers, there’s more ideas where this came from