Allen and I spent a night in one of my favorite places, Rockport, MA, in the fall. We had our share of anxiety about traveling during the pandemic, but we were careful and spent most of our time outside. There were torrential rains on the day that we left, yet we still wanted to see... Continue Reading →
2019 is coming to a close…I have finished my #44 list and am way behind in reporting what I’ve done. So I will offer you a few brief highlights: I visited some more neighborhood restaurants and parks, including: Martin’s Coffee ShopI’ve wanted to try this local diner for years. I had the basic eggs, bacon,... Continue Reading →
While we're talking about birthdays...Allen and I went to Bristol, Rhode Island, for my birthday. I wasn't feeling very well, so we didn't see as much of the town as we normally would. But we did visit Colt State Park... Sunset at Colt State Park ...and Blithewold Mansion. Blithewold Mansion We also walked around the... Continue Reading →
Allen and I visited Jackson Homestead and Museum in Newton, MA, recently. It is the first house I've been to that was a stop on the Underground Railroad. The house was built in 1809 by Timothy Jackson. His son, William, became an abolitionist and was one of two community members who offered his home as... Continue Reading →
Visiting historic homes is one of my hobbies, so when I saw reduced tickets for a Moonlight Tour of Gore Place, I bought some for me and the boyfriend. I had heard of its annual sheepshearing festival but have sadly always missed it. The Gores were a wealthy New England couple who built the "country... Continue Reading →
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