Only five more bars left on the A–Z list so I'm right on track. I had hot pot for the first time at a hot spot a couple of weeks ago: Q Restaurant. I'm not sure what I ordered, but it was good! The waiter placed a... Continue Reading →
Saturday Afternoon Reading
It's a punishingly cold day in Boston. I'm on my third cup of tea. A few articles that I found interesting follow. This is a spot-on reflection of the situation in Boston. This story about divers searching the Thames for 100-year-old metal type will delight any typeface/design nerd. And on a sad note: The teen... Continue Reading →
Nancy and Margaret
Well, it's taken me almost 40 years to realize that two of my favorite hobbies were favorite hobbies of my grandmothers (whom I am named after). Are hobbies genetic? Grandma Nancy, who died when my mother was 14, was quite the writer when she was in high school. Her writing is sprinkled throughout her senior... Continue Reading →
Kickstarter, Henna, and the Roman Empire
I need to kick my addiction to Kickstarter. There are just so many good ideas waiting to come to fruition...I just chipped in for three projects so now I want you to as well: Reading Rainbow OK, this one doesn't technically need any additional help. But don't you want to ensure that Reading Rainbow... Continue Reading →
Being a Tourist at Home Continued
I spent last weekend being a tourist at home again! Walking the entire route of Southwest Corridor Park is #35 on the birthday list. I've walked along parts of the 4.7-mile-long route in the past, so I decided it was time to walk the entire length of it. I love the story of this... Continue Reading →
