Had a lovely weekend in Vermont with Daisy and Az. We ate great food, drank good coffee, and most importantly, drank great beer. I checked two things off my birthday list. I tried a food I have never eaten. Mussels. I never thought I would live to see the day when I ate a mussel.... Continue Reading →
Cheese, Gromit
What a crazy week it's been. Am heading to visit my friend Daisy in the glorious land of cheese, beer, and green hills. Hope everyone has a good weekend. Next week will be even crazier, because I am helping out with the amazing, stupendous IFFBoston. This is my seventh year of volunteering. The festival is... Continue Reading →
I Patted David Sedaris’s Hand
I patted David Sedaris's hand tonight. It may have been a combination pat/pet...I can't recall for sure. I am slightly mortified. Why did I do that! I saw him speak tonight. This is the fourth or fifth time I've been to one of his talks. He always signs books afterward, and the line is always... Continue Reading →
“A Nation Distracted”
On my walk home just now, I came across a kid skateboarding while talking on a cell phone. He was maybe 10 years old. He would skate forward a few feet, and then turn his board around and skate toward me. Then go forward again. All while talking on the phone. I tried to make... Continue Reading →
National Park Week
April 17–25 is National Park Week. Check out the national website for events. Boston peeps, here is the local info... And of course, April 22 is Earth Day. Visit the Sierra Club website, pledge to do something positive for the environment, and you will be entered to win a trip to Hawaii.
