This happened a couple of weeks ago. I finally broke down and bought a smartphone. I hemmed and hawed because I was perfectly happy without one. My family wooed me to join their family plan, which meant I had to switch carriers. And it was a good... Continue Reading →
Congrats to the Queen
Even though the temp outside is 79 degrees, I'm toasting Queen Elizabeth with a cuppa. Today she became the longest-reigning monarch of Britain. Here are some fun facts about the Queen.
Love Letter to the Arboretum
Every year, the grief I feel about the end of the summer becomes a little more soul crushing. My love for the sun was unrequited this summer, as I only made it to the beach twice. Twice! However, I did make it to one of my favorite places in Boston: the Arnold Arboretum. ... Continue Reading →
A Reunion and a Mystery
A few weeks ago, my dad and I attended a family reunion with 100+ strangers. Let me explain. About a year ago, as I was doing some genealogy research, I learned that a family reunion was being planned for August 2015 in the town where my mom grew up. The reunion was actually for my... Continue Reading →
Left On and Resting Sad Face
First of all, I hope all of my fellow lefties had a fabulous Lefthanders Day. (I'm not linking to the official Lefthanders Day website because its "bandwidth has been exceeded." Left on!) If you haven't visited the Anything Lefthanded website, go there and sign up for the... Continue Reading →
