What To Do: Winterthur’s Point To Point

Also: Ideas for a fun day with Mom By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Without a doubt, there will be a bustle of activity this weekend at Winterthur” (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-888-4600, www.winterthur.org) with the climax being the Winterthur Point-to-Point Races — an event that has become one of premier attractions in the Brandywine Valley each year. This year’s 38th annual...

Mothers Day tea at Graytone Mansion

COATESVILLE — In honor of Mother’s Day, there will be a tea at Graystone Mansion. The historic grounds of the Lukens National Historic District will make a lovely spring backdrop with trees in bloom and vibrant grape hyacinths.    Send article as PDF   

May Day! Time for a new Super Six

Six great options to consider for Mothers Day By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Hey! Sorry that I missed contributing my weekly article last Sunday (did you even notice?!?…please, say yes) but my last big semester in grad school is wrapping up and I have been absolutely MISERABLE and overwhelmed. Thankfully, there is a light at the end of the tunnel (that I’m keeping my fingers crossed...

A mother’s note to her sons on Mothers Day

Reflections on raising two teen boys, the fears, the joys By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times My dearest sons, Even though everyday is a joy with you little cherubs, I wanted to take the opportunity to tell you just how much you have changed my life for the better. The funny thing about parenthood (that no one tells you in advance) is how hard it is, ALL THE TIME. Not necessarily hard in...

Super Six: Mother’s Day edition

A little early list of hints of what to buy (or ask for) By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Ladies, in order to give the hubbies out there PLENTY of time to get shopping for Mother’s Day, I am doing my Sunday Super Six a little bit early. (See? I’m smarter than I look, sometimes.) I loooooove to share what is on my wishlist and this week’s selections are MUSTHAVES, I promise: 1. “Qwerty”,...

Inside the tailgating competition at Willowdale

English Country Afternoon theme offers stunning displays By Cathy Branciaroli, Special To The Times First place winners Jennifer and Jonathan Bordelon’s display featured hearty food and a place to lounge at the end of the hunt, during Sunday’s Willowdale Steeplechase tailgating competition. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Tailgating has been a part of the Willowdale Steeplechase tradition since...

A special poem in honor of Mothers Day

A happy Mothers Day to all! By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Editor’s Note: Our Kelly Hockenberry takes a break from her usual prose style and shares her obvious skills as a poet and this week, diverts a bit from her usual column in honor of Mothers Day. To all of the the moms out there — especially those nearest and dearest to The Times family, we wish a very happy Mothers...

Lessons learned from mom

Words of wisdom from my mom end up coming out of my mouth… By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Mothering is part instinct, part learned behavior.  This much we know is true.  I have, on countless occasions, become so much like MY mother, we are almost indistinguishable.  It doesn’t help that we walk, talk and look the same.  Now, I find myself repeating verbatim her words of wisdom...