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 →
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 →
My left wrist still hurts Why does it hurt when I sneeze? I need more vodka
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 →
Another day, another rant! I saw Pink Ribbons, Inc. the other night. It's a documentary about breast cancer and its "cause marketing" explosion. See this movie if you want to get freaked out and pissed off. The main points I took away from it are: Corporations that jump on the bandwagon and make special... Continue Reading →
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