Every time Peapod arrives at my door, it feels like Christmas. Mainly because so many items come in their own bags. It oddly feels like unwrapping presents. What's this small cylindrical item? Oh, the Off! spray I ordered. What's this cold, hard rectangle? Oh, the cheese I ordered. These presents make me feel guilty... Continue Reading →
A Perfect Summer Day
My friend Marge visited over the weekend. We experienced a perfect summer day in Newburyport. What does a perfect summer day entail? Well, in my world, it entails: Drinking watermelon beer at a waterfront bar. Coming across a sculpture park and posing with the sculptures.... Continue Reading →
Cat Bed Conundrum
I bought Olive a nice cat bed the other day. I bought her a bed a couple of years ago, and it ended up in the MSPCA donation pile. Now I remember why. She has no idea what the bed is for. Somehow I have to train her to use a bed. I've tried... Continue Reading →
Gratitude
If I kept a gratitude journal, today's entry would be really good. First, I heard the news that Danny Wegman was in town to scope out more locations in Boston (see this morning's post). Second, I had to buy a new phone, so bought one with a QWERTY keyboard. Oh, the time I will... Continue Reading →
Olive, Meet Olive
Like I need another reason to love the Brits. Twinings tea, Newcastle, Bass, Prince William, and: the producer of the most adorable stuffed animals ever created. Adorable really doesn't even explain it. The company's website uses adjectives such as sophisticated, hip, and humorous to explain its creations. Who would think that a stuffed animal... Continue Reading →
