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 →
Not Much to Peep at
Mom and I went leaf peeping in the Berkshires and Vermont. Wasn't much to peep at. There were some colors, but they were muted. No vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows to be seen. It was still fun to do some exploring. We saw a nice collection of master paintings at the Clark Institute. We... Continue Reading →
Free Museum Day Tomorrow
The Smithsonian is sponsoring a free museum day tomorrow...go here to search the listings and print tickets. Culture, it does a body good!
Fall TV
The only new TV show that has piqued my interest is Elementary. Mainly because I am obsessed with Jonny Lee Miller. I won't be tempted to compare it to the recent Masterpiece version, because the characters' backstories and the setting are completely different. I wonder how well it will work being set in New... Continue Reading →
Hugh and Saul
I subsist on beanie weenies* so I can go out and do things like watch Hugh Laurie play the blues and watch Saul Williams talk. If you know who Hugh Laurie is, you may be thinking, what? He's an actor. He's Gregory House. He's Bertie Wooster. Yes, he is those characters. But he is also... Continue Reading →
