For the first time in seven years, I didn't get the hell out of Dodge on my birthday. My mom came to visit, though, and we spent the day in Lexington and Concord ("the birthplaces of American liberty and 19th-century literature"). I've been to both towns before, but hadn't seen all of the historical... Continue Reading →
I've been out of commission for two months now. It has felt like eternity at times. But finally, the big "pause" button on my life is lifting. I would say I'm at 70–80% capacity. I'll know when I'm at 100% when I can drink again, attend concerts again, talk with friends for hours again...when... Continue Reading →
On the way home from a doctor's appointment the other day, I walked through the Arnold Arboretum. My path took me through the lilac collection. The lilacs were still in bloom and were beautiful. I stopped at random bushes to inhale the scent. The scent of lilacs means "home" to me. There were lilac... Continue Reading →
My birthday is less than a month away...and I am still not fully recovered. So I will be giving myself a healthy deadline extension for the birthday list. End of the summer? I think I have about 20 things left to do. The big lesson I've learned in the past five weeks or so is:... Continue Reading →
I have been sick for weeks...was diagnosed last week so am on the slow road to recovery. I hope to be back to normal by early May. To my fellow Bostonians: I hope you feel safe again, as I do. Now we can start the healing process by remembering those we've lost and cherishing those... Continue Reading →
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