Thursday, July 30, 2026

Madd Max Goes Climbing

 
Breakfast at Nevada Diner with Larie.
 
Max liked climbing with Simon so much that he requested a session with his Bloomfield cousins.
 
Cousin climbing.
 
Followed by the traditional Rita's.
An fun evening of Six and dinner with Leon.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Madd Max Has A NJ/NY Day

Bagels Abroad as per tradition.
 
A stop at Michaels as Clara is currently into making bracelets.
Lunch at Central Park.
Maddie's fav - lamb halal.
The fam met up with Mimi and Dozee for the NASA Space Explorers 3D experience.
Chocolate chip cookie making with Clara.
Dinner with Dr. Kerry, followed by the traditional walk.
 
At home, cousins on their devices.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Madd Max College Tours Poughkeepsie

Vassar looked a little mini Harry Potter.  Jess dug it.
 
Max dug the reclining lecture seating.
Then it was time to pick up Madd and Sam for lunch.
 
At the Culinary Institute of America's cafe.
Where there were fancy desserts.
After dropping Madd (to read) and Sam (to work) off at the library, Jess and Max headed to Marist where their tour was cancelled mid-way thru due to thunderstorms.
A stop at Steven's for dinner.
Where Bebe showed us her talk on axolotl.
Upon arrival in Bloomfield, Sonia was covered in love.

Monday, July 27, 2026

The Scrapper Continues College Touring

Next up, Wheaton College.
Very pretty grounds in teeny, tiny Norton.
Followed by Connecticut College.
Where his sister found a reading bench on Tempel Green.
The day ended with dinner in Poughkeepsie.

Sunday, July 26, 2026

Madd Max Stops In Boston

To show Sam and Max.
Her second semester school location.  Maddie was underwhelmed, since if it was possible she would never actually land in Boston and just do every semester abroad.

Madd Max Leaves Nashville

 
And these airbnb vibes.
 
And this fabulous breakfast at Husk.
 
And this fantastic weekend.  

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Madd Max Has A Nashville Day

Beginning with the Farmers Market.
A stop in East Nashville after a very long and humid walk.
 
The highlight of the visit, a show at The Listening Room, featuring a writers round with Paul Sikes, Joe Fox and Andy Albert.
A terrible moonshine margarita at Bootleggers.
Although the experience of Broadway was had.
Yee-haw!