Thanks to Abby for helping me check off two birthday list items in the past two days. One was planned and one was not. Chronologically, we'll start with the unplanned one. We saw Guster on Friday night. We knew we were going to be on the guest list, but imagine our surprise when the... Continue Reading →
Brighton Music Hall
You know you're getting old when: 1. You go to a small club to see a show and are overjoyed to see stools (because it means you won't have to stand for three hours). 2. Your ears feel like they are bleeding from the volume of aforementioned show and you swear to yourself that... Continue Reading →
I Got You, Babe
'Tis the eve of Groundhog Day, one of my mom's favorite holidays. She sent me a membership card to the "Punxsy Phil's Fan Club" as well as a cute handmade card. Phil, I hope you do not see your shadow tomorrow! If I had given it... Continue Reading →
A Christmas Miracle for Boston
The OtherSide Café is NOT closing. The deal fell through to sell the building. I feel bad for the mattress store next door, which was selling off its inventory. Well, I hope that the OS is safe and sound for years to come. In other news, I have my first birthday list item lined... Continue Reading →
Gardening at Night
A new friend and I planted a whole flower bed today, on Georges Island. I volunteered there as part of National Public Lands Day. My new friend was a high school student who is apprenticing with the National Park Service. He and I bonded over our cartilage piercings. We started talking piercings and then... Continue Reading →
