I was raised a tea drinker. Neither of my parents drank coffee at home, but my dad drank Lipton tea. Then I discovered coffee in high school, and it assisted me greatly in maintaining functionality during countless early mornings and late evenings throughout college. And then I went to England for a semester during my... Continue Reading →
Putting Pen to Paper
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 →
