I haven't posted any quotes in awhile. Here are some inspirational ones: "To make any kind of progress, we need to imagine a different reality and believe it is possible." Tali Sharot "Don't ever forget you're a citizen of this world, and there are things you can do to lift the human spirit, things... Continue Reading →
$5 Margaritas
I went up to Gloucester yesterday with Linda, Mary, and Kathy. We toured the Beauport Sleeper-McCann House, which is a Historic New England property. It is a beautifully and quirkily decorated house. Henry Sleeper, the original owner, was a self-taught interior designer. Every room is unique and filled with interesting tchotkes. Many rooms have breathtaking... Continue Reading →
The Interrupters
I watched a documentary last night called The Interrupters. It follows a few members of a violence prevention organization in Chicago. What makes this organization, Ceasefire, special is that most, if not all (?) members are former gang members/drug dealers/street people. They have had the fortitude and drive to turn their lives around, and... Continue Reading →
Haiku on Aging
My left wrist still hurts Why does it hurt when I sneeze? I need more vodka
Peddocks Island
I volunteered on one of the Boston Harbor Islands today. I was excited to be going to Peddocks because I hadn't been to that island before. Peddocks is interesting because there is a fort and a lot of historical buildings dating to the early 20th century. Some people also live on the island; they... Continue Reading →
