Today I danced on a stage in front of 100 people for a free hat. And I met Andrew McCarthy. Just another year at the Boston Globe Travel Show. When I found out that Andrew McCarthy was going to give a talk at the show, I had to see him because 1) I loved... Continue Reading →
Leaving on an Amtrak Train
Headed to Portland, Maine, for two days of f'in cold fun. If I had to live somewhere else in New England, it would probably be Portland. 1. It has great beer (Gritty's, Shipyard, Sebago, Allagash, etc.). 2. It has great food (bakeries, pub grub, seafood). 3. It has a great art museum and art... Continue Reading →
England 2011
I recently returned from a week in my second homeland. Mom and I stayed in the Lake District (Windermere and Grasmere) for the first three days. We took the public bus a lot and saw a lot of sheep-dotted countryside. We visited Beatrix Potter's home,... Continue Reading →
Island Vacation
I went to Martha's Vineyard for the first time over Labor Day weekend. A friend of a friend rented a place in Edgartown. The trip got off to a rough start. Mary and I couldn't find the house at first. We were walking around kind of aimlessly, dragging luggage behind us. We ended up on... Continue Reading →
Farewell, My Friend
Borders is going out of business. I went to my hometown Borders for the last time when I was visiting a few weeks ago. The manager had left a goodbye note of sorts at the front door. In it, he mentioned that the store had... Continue Reading →
