Massachusetts Travel
Three Firemen and a Girl in Leopard Pajamas
“Firefighters save more than homes. They save hearts, memories and dreams.” – Whole Truth Project The day I had been waiting for finally arrived. In a few hours, I would be hopping on a plane and traveling to the United Arab Emirates. The last few weeks leading up to my vacation had been a whirlwind […]
Roaring Twenties Lawn Party, Ipswich
“By the mid 1920s, the typical American town was in full sexual bloom. The change came with erotic fashions, literature and movies, and an unexpected sexual aid, the automobile.” – John Leo When C asked Alison and I if we were interested in the Roaring Twenties Lawn Party at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, I smiled and said, “Sure.” […]
Sunflowers Galore at Colby Farm
“May I grow so tall and bright, so free and wild, so brave and vibrant, that when you see me standing you think I am a sunflower.” – G.C. I have always wanted to frolic in a field of sunflowers. When Boston Magazine’s “Five Sunflower Fields to Visit in New England” popped up in my Twitter […]
Explore Boston
“This is Boston, a city with courage, compassion, and strength that knows no bounds.” – Mayor Thomas Menino When my family, friends, and acquaintances travel, I am often asked for recommendations. Since I grew up in Boston’s suburbs and live here again, people ask me for suggestions on what to do when in town. Here goes… […]
MA: James Hook + Co. Lobster Rolls
“Food is the ingredient that binds us together.” A few years ago, my friends, Liz and Ceci, visited me from California. After a fun morning exploring the city via the Boston Duck Tours, we needed to find a place to eat. We decided on lobster rolls, but we had no idea where to go. We asked around, and I […]
MA: Provincetown, Cape Cod
“The waves of the sea help me get back to me.” When my friend, Gisela, came to visit me, she wanted to go biking in the Cape. She really wanted to spend time in Nantucket, which she read about years ago. However, her trip to Boston was last-minute, and the Cape was booked up. Travel […]
Wild Whales, Hyannis, Cape Cod
“Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.” – Albert Einstein When my friend, Elaine, came to visit me for the 4th of July, she wanted to go whale watching in Cape Cod. She found a whale […]
The Dynamic Duo Dine at Neptune Oyster
“Roommate Rules: Be a good friend. Laugh every day. Respect each other. Share stuff. Listen to music. Be a good listener. Be spontaneous. Be yourself.” One of the perks of moving back to the Boston area is reconnecting with old friends. Although my college roommate, Shireen, is from the Midwest, she lives in Massachusetts. To celebrate […]
Muse Paintbar in Lynnfield
“Do something that gets people’s attention.” – Caption at Muse Paintbar in Lynnfield When I lived in Florida, I joined the Junior League. I met Gisela, who invited me into her book club and then into her GNO (Girls’ Night Out) group. Once a month, our GNO group would meet for dinner and wine. Our dinners evolved […]
Apple Picking at Russell Orchards
“Hot chocolate, apple cider, hoodies, boots, sweaters, bonfires, leaves, scarves, late nights, cuddling, football, skinny jeans, pumpkins, and crisp air. Fall.” Warm memories fill my heart as I reminisce about apple picking with my family. We would gather all the cousins and their parents, then drive to the orchids. We spent hours tasting various apples and packing them […]