My mom and I met in the Berkshires earlier this summer, so I took the opportunity to visit a place I hadn't been to before: Chesterwood, the summer home of sculptor Daniel Chester French. French is best known for sculpting Abraham Lincoln for the Lincoln Memorial in DC. We went during the week, so it... Continue Reading →
I tried two new-to-me restaurants in one day recently. Some friends and I met for brunch at Cafe Luna. I had never heard of it, and after eating there, I was shocked that I had never heard of it. Not only was the food delicious, but the waitstaff were so friendly that we felt like... Continue Reading →
I spent my birthday on Cape Cod for the third year in a row. This year's locale was Falmouth. We had one beautiful day and one crappy day weather-wise. Allen and I spent the beautiful day exploring the art exhibits and grounds of Highfield Hall and Gardens. I love touring historic homes and grounds, so... Continue Reading →
My boyfriend and I lucked out when visiting the Durant-Kenrick House in Newton, MA, the other day. It was a gloomy Sunday afternoon and we had the house to ourselves! The house had me at its exterior green paint, since green is one of my favorite colors. It's a small historic house, but it gives... Continue Reading →
One of the reasons I enjoy working on a birthday list every year is that it gets me out into my own neighborhood and city and helps me appreciate all that is at my doorstep. A friend and I recently took a historic walking tour of a local neighborhood. I've lived in the same three-mile... Continue Reading →
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