I celebrated El Día de Los Muertos for the first time in November. I read that the City of Boston was constructing a Day of the Dead altar in Copley Square, and people were invited to send in photos of their departed loved ones. I submitted a photo of my dad. I didn't find him... Continue Reading →
Tiffany Windows
I've always loved Tiffany glass, maybe because I grew up with Tiffany-style lamps in the house. So when I learned of the Tiffany Windows Education Center at a church in downtown Boston, I made plans to go with a friend. The weather was on our side so the windows... Continue Reading →
You Don’t Have to Take My Word for It
Happy 2019 to all. 2018 was a rough one for me, so I feel kind of shell shocked as I face a new year. Sometimes all you can do is put one foot in front of the other, and that's what I will do for now. To cheer myself up, I'll tell you about seeing... Continue Reading →
Wolf Hollow
Well, I finished my #43 birthday list with a week to spare. #44 commences on December 1. I still have to report on eight items from #43, one of which is: Wolf Hollow. Wolf Hollow is a wolf sanctuary north of Boston. I've been wanting to visit it for years, so I'm glad to have... Continue Reading →
Is It Spring Yet?
I've lived through 42 winters and I'm none too happy about it. I guess most people are none too happy about winter, unless they love to ski, snowboard, sled, or make snowpeople. As I prepare for a Thanksgiving/National Day of Mourning with a high of 22 degrees, I'm all too happy to remember a trip... Continue Reading →
