There's a lull in the list, and I'm restless. I am working my way through a book, but it is slow going. I am reading The Way of All Flesh by Samuel Butler. The print is teeny tiny. I've thought about buying a magnifier to read it, actually. I am almost halfway through. I'm... Continue Reading →
The Perfumery
My apartment has become a perfumery. I just finished my concoctions. I now have four vials of what hopefully will be nice-smelling perfume. I think they have to "sit" for a day or something. This is what I received in my kit: Some English Rose, Tuberose... Continue Reading →
Absinthe and Brussels Sprouts
Last night I tried absinthe and brussels sprouts for the first time. I love when I can check off more than one list item in a day. I had decided to try absinthe, and in my research of the drink, I learned that March 5 was National Absinthe Day. The perfect day to try... Continue Reading →
And Justice for All…
Living in a nation that stands for liberty and justice for all...what a nice idea. If only it were true! I'm all fired up this morning. I love when films and books really make you THINK. I watched Mr. Smith Goes to Washington the other night, because it's in the AFI's top 100 films... Continue Reading →
Where the Past Is Present
10 down, 26 to go. Yesterday, Abby and I took a tour of the Massachusetts Historical Society. We learned about the history of the society, and saw a lot of portraits of important men and women. And a lot of gorgeous old leather books. I had an urge to sit down in the reading... Continue Reading →
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