I recently spent a weekend in a monastic community. In early spring, I read an article about a monastery in Cambridge. I was intrigued because my mother has stayed at a monastery in western NY a few times over the years. The idea of escaping the concrete jungle for some quiet, reflective time appealed to... Continue Reading →
I found my Shandy Bass hiding in the back of my fridge the other day. I had it with dinner tonight. Two of my favorite things on a hot summer day: beer and lemonade. I found it to be quite sweet. There is sweetener added to it, and it was a bit much for... Continue Reading →
In the past week, I've checked off four birthday list items. I was an overnight guest at a monastery; I tried foot reflexology; I finished the book Appointment in Samarra; I bought my first left-handed knife. My monastery experience will be a separate post, coming soon. I think my foot reflexology experience was really... Continue Reading →
First things first: A friend lost her husband to cancer yesterday. Tell all your loved ones that you love them today. I added three things to the birthday list yesterday. I started off the day by visiting the Prescott House. I've now seen all of the historic homes in Boston proper. The Prescott House... Continue Reading →
Having visited South Berwick, Maine, yesterday, I am halfway done with the birthday list. Phew. Linda and I visited two lovely historic homes. Our first stop was the Sarah Orne Jewett House. I had heard her name before and knew that she was an author. After visiting her house, I'll be looking for her... Continue Reading →
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