Christmas Trees and Gasoline

Hope everyone is having a nice holiday break. I just wrapped up this year's birthday list, a few days before #47 begins. Allen and I were in Concord yesterday, so we stopped by Verrill Farm. The farm has been in existence for more than 100 years. Amazing. The farm stand was delightful. The produce was... Continue Reading →

Some Sweet Bread

I don't remember when I first heard about the sweet bread that is baked by monks at a local monastery. It was years ago. I saw the Brookline Monks Sweet Bread for sale at my local bookstore a few times before I took the leap and bought a loaf. It was a leap for me... Continue Reading →

Patio Dining

Now that we are vaccinated, we have occasionally had meals on restaurant patios this summer. One day a few months ago, we drove by a nice-looking restaurant patio at a new hotel in the neighborhood, so I suggested we try it. It was a large patio with plenty of room between tables, and the chefs... Continue Reading →

Fruit and Flowers

My birthday is mere weeks away, and I've completed half of my birthday list. I expected to be further along by now, but "It is what it is," as my mom would say. So many people have talked about new hobbies they've picked up during the pandemic with all of the extra time they've had.... Continue Reading →

Black Pasta

I tried black pasta from a neighborhood restaurant called the Daily Catch. The restaurant serves amazing seafood and pasta dishes, and I've been intrigued by the black squid ink linguine on the menu. I finally ordered some—just a side order to see if I would like it. I tried it with the oil and garlic... Continue Reading →

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