The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum was renovated four years ago. I've visited a handful of times since then, each time peeking into the performance hall and thinking, "I need to see a concert here." So this was the year. My friend and I got tickets to see Will Dailey, a local singer-songwriter. Having never heard... Continue Reading →
When I found out that my boyfriend had never been to Portland, Maine, I booked a trip straight away. Portland is one of my favorite cities: good beer, good food, good shopping. Needless to say, we had a great time. And lucky for me, I was also able to check off a birthday list item.... Continue Reading →
At the end of May, Mom and I went to the Adirondacks to celebrate our milestone birthdays. Even though I grew up in New York, I had never been to the Adirondacks. We spent three nights in the area, so I chose three items for the birthday list. #36: Took a cruise on Lake George.... Continue Reading →
So, #33 and #34 on the birthday list. Some friends and I went to the Chocolate Bar at the Langham Hotel a couple of weeks ago. I've kept my eye on it for years, feeling unsure about spending $30, $35 on eating a bunch of chocolate. The price is... Continue Reading →
Phew! I just hopped off the hamster wheel that is my life to do a quick check-in. Last weekend, I visited the Ayer Mansion. Its claim to fame is that it's the sole surviving residence that was originally designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Yes, famed stained glass... Continue Reading →
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