After reading an article about Ali McGraw recently, I decided that I should watch the film Love Story. As the opening credits rolled with music in the background, I immediately saw myself standing in my parents' bedroom, maybe 30 years ago, playing a music box of my mother's that had the words "Love Story" on... Continue Reading →
Democracy Brewing
A brewpub opened near my office over the summer. Fittingly, Democracy Brewing opened on July 4. A friend and I checked it out a few weeks after it opened. The beer and the food were good. Not amazing level but solid level. The space is cozy and... Continue Reading →
City Winery
A new music venue has been open for almost a year, so my friend and I checked it out recently. City Winery is a national chain so I was expecting it to be kind of "meh." But I liked the vibe there. The place has a large bar and restaurant area outside of the music... Continue Reading →
The Crystal Tree
Even though I don't have kids, I occasionally cruise through a toy store to look for gifts for my niece. During my last toy store visit, I picked up a crystal cherry tree kit for myself. It looked easy to make and the tree reminded me of the cherry blossom trees I saw in DC... Continue Reading →
A Sculptor’s Summer Home
My mom and I met in the Berkshires earlier this summer, so I took the opportunity to visit a place I hadn't been to before: Chesterwood, the summer home of sculptor Daniel Chester French. French is best known for sculpting Abraham Lincoln for the Lincoln Memorial in DC. We went during the week, so it... Continue Reading →
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