Ice cream is one of my favorite foods, if I haven't mentioned it before. So I love trying new ice cream shops. When a franchise of my hometown Abbott's closed during the pandemic, it was a serious bummer. I got one last cone on one of its last days. But, at some point, another ice... Continue Reading →
On Traveling While Black
A few days ago, I saw a Facebook ad for the 3rd Annual National Antiracist Book Festival, which was being hosted by the Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University. The event was held virtually yesterday. All of the sessions sounded interesting, but I already had plans for most of the day. I squeezed in... Continue Reading →
Joining the Litter Cleanup Crew
Litter is beyond annoying. It hurts wildlife and it's ugly to look at. I've been wanting to follow in writer David Sedaris's footsteps for a while...he picks up trash during his miles-long daily walks. He even had a garbage truck named after him in England. Well, I'm finally doing it. Once I am taking daily... Continue Reading →
Feeling Hoppy
I'm checking off birthday list items at a glacial pace this year to match the glacial pace of my ankle healing. Since I'm still not very mobile, I'm kind of reduced to trying a lot of new food and drink. So, hop water. I'd heard about it in passing and took the opportunity to buy... Continue Reading →
Far Out Ice Cream and New Blog…
Ice cream is one of my favorite foods. I'm the type of person who eats it in the wintertime (although not frequently). So I asked Allen to take me to a new ice cream shop in town the other day, because I needed a treat. Far Out serves a special style of ice cream from... Continue Reading →