Missing the Expo
This is the first year in I don’t know how many years that I’m not able to attend the Maryland Horse Expo…and I’m devastated! My husband and I are both traveling for work, and we won’t be home until late Sunday, the day it ends. The MD Horse Expo is one of very few things [...]
The 30 Club
So I’ve officially joined the 30 Club…and I just can’t believe it. I don’t feel like I’m 30…I don’t think I look like I’m 30…and I certainly don’t act like I’m 30. But then I started to think – what IS 30 supposed to be/look/act like? And then I realized that I’m not sure. Maybe [...]
A Tour of Ladew Gardens
Since James and I went on a cruise back in March, and have a few long weekend type vacations planned for the rest of the year, we decided to keep our anniversary celebration low key. We celebrated 7 years of wedded bliss on July 4th. Some people find this strange, but James and I rarely [...]
Salmon Cove and Model Misty
About a year ago, I got an email from Salmon Cove co-owner/co-founder, Charlie Roth. Charlie had come across my blog and had some questions regarding the equestrian community. Thinking his clothing line would be a hit among riders (and he’s right!), he was curious and wanted to pick my brain. And if there’s one thing [...]
Sassy Grey is hoping to buy the farm!
This is just a quick post to let my readers know that my husband and I are officially on the hunt for our farm! What we’d like is probably more aptly called a “farmette” as we are only looking for 5+ acres. Baltimore County would be my preference, but we’ve expanded our search to include [...]
‘She Won’ Farm
It’s no secret that James and I have been saving for our farm. Right now we are living in our townhouse and really like it – it’s pretty sweet as far as townhouses go…but…Misty is not in my backyard. And since I grew up with my horses on my property, I want to get back [...]
Christmas cards that didn’t make it
Tis the season for Christmas cards! James and I will randomly get all ambitious with our cards some years (don’t expect much this year), and will do some family portraits with the pets. My all-time favorite was the one we took in 2008 with Izzie and Misty. While the final one that we sent out [...]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
That’s right – summer is here and 4th of July is just around the corner! I look forward to this stretch of the year during the cold winter months. I feel like the July 4th holiday officially ushers in this glorious time of year and that’s why it has always been my favorite holiday, trumping [...]
More Preakness Pictures
As I mentioned in a previous blog, James was covering Preakness and the days leading up to it for his agency, Zuma Press. Below are some of my favorite pictures. Enjoy! This is probably one of my all-time favorite pictures – period. I love the sky…the subject (naturally) and the simplicity of the horse and [...]
A Preakness Picture
I will have a few more Preakness-y posts to follow…but couldn’t resist sharing this one picture. My husband and I both attended Preakness this year – I as a spectator at The Top of the Stretch and James shot the event for his agency, Zuma Press. Below is one of my favorite pictures of the [...]
Woodford Reserve Bourbon Distillery
When people heard we were planning a trip to Lexington, they all encouraged us to tour a bourbon distillery. James and I aren’t big drinkers, but if there’s a chance for me to learn something about anything, I’m in. There are multiple distilleries in Lexington to tour, but we chose Woodford Reserve for no particular [...]
Yes, I want my milk in a bag
This is not a horsey blog…this is just me whining… Mmmm…millllkkkk Every time I go to the grocery store, I buy milk. I’m not a ravenous milk drinker like my best friend, Mary, but I love milk in my cereal and when I’m eating more than my fair share of sweets. Recently, I’ve found that [...]
Vineyard Vines and The Kentucky Derby
I just saw that Vineyard Vines is the official style of my beloved Kentucky Derby. I don’t think I’ve squealed this much over a clothing trend since…ever. Sadly, I have never been to the Kentucky Derby…but I vow to someday make my way to Louisville, floppy hat on head, and mint julep in hand, (hopefully [...]
Ashford Stud and Mr. Friendly
On a high from our fabulous tour of Three Chimneys Farm, James and I booked a tour of Ashford Stud (same type of farm as Three Chimneys). This tour was a little different in that it was free (woo!), but it was very quick and informal (boo!). It took us forever to find this place. [...]
The Twins
In December of 2003, James, my mom, my sister, and I rescued four kittens – all about 5 or 6 weeks old. They were living underneath the house James was renting at the time, and we were worried they’d freeze to death with winter’s arrival. You’d think being rescued by four nice humans and taken [...]
Kentucky Food – Spoonbread and Mint Juleps
If there’s one thing to know about me – it’s that I LOVE Southern food! I have an addiction to Southern food that would put Britney Spears’ Cheetos fetish to shame. So I have to say, I was almost as excited to eat while in Kentucky as I was to see the horses! While on [...]
Keeneland Racetrack
Lexington is the home of Keeneland, a stunning racetrack situated on 147 bucolic acres. Now the only track I’ve ever been to is Pimlico…and anyone who’s been there can tell you that, sadly, it’s not the best around (let’s change this Maryland!!). From the moment I set foot on Keeneland’s property, I knew that [...]
Man O’ War
For those of you who don’t know anything about horse racing giant Man O’ War…I can tell you that he was kind of…The Man. Man O’ War, along with some of his offspring, is buried at the Kentucky Horse Park. In the words of my husband, “this horse’s grave is nicer and fancier than [...]
I Live With a Wolf
Okay, not really…but boy does my dog, Izzie, look like a wolf sometimes! I know this blog is mainly about my sassy grey, but all my animals are important to me and I wanted to introduce them to my readers as well. Izzie is a German Shepherd and probably one of the sweetest dogs I’ve [...]
The Kentucky Horse Park
The slogan for The Kentucky Horse Park is, “The Place to Get Close to Horses.” And this is true, but it really should read, “The Place to Get Close to Horses…if You’re a Kid.” The horse park is great – it’s like Disney World for the equine-obsessed like me. Absolutely everything around you is devoted [...]