This Is What Democracy Looks Like

I'm reporting on the birthday list out of order because of a sense of urgency. One week ago, I participated in the Boston Women's March for America. Although I participated in a small march for water justice for the birthday list years ago, this march is going on this year's list. It was a rally... Continue Reading →

Winter and the Blues

Right before the holidays, two friends and I checked out "Boston Winter," a shopping/drinking/ice skating situation in downtown Boston. It was the first year that such a situation existed in Boston. I think it was a great start for utilizing the open space and offering people another festive activity during the holiday season.    ... Continue Reading →

Burning Down the House

The new craft I tried this year was woodburning. I saw a kit online about a month ago and decided to try it and make some Christmas gifts in the process.                 The kit included the tool, a few different-shaped points, letter stamps, and a bunch of wooden... Continue Reading →

20–Year Love Affair

I realized the other day that I was wrapping up my semester abroad in England 20 years ago this month. I chose to study in England because I didn't have proficiency in another language...and I'm convinced that I was destined to start a love affair with England. I went from studying at a small state... Continue Reading →

A Souvenir from “Mad Men”

Mad Men is one of my all-time fave shows. I signed up for its email list so I would be in the know. So that's how I found out about the website Screenbid.com, a platform for auctioning/selling props from popular TV shows and movies. A couple of summers ago, items from Mad Men appeared on... Continue Reading →

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