Apologies for the radio silence. I've been preoccupied with health issues and moving apartments. When it rains, it pours! It literally poured on us at the Solid Sound music festival that we attended in June. I'd been wanting to attend this biennial festival for years. It's hosted by the band Wilco and it's packed with... Continue Reading →
I love afternoon tea = love tea, love scones, love tiny sandwiches, love dessert. There's something so relaxing about the routine of having afternoon tea, too...the swirling of spoons and dropping of sugar cubes into teacups, the spreading of clotted cream on scones. No silverware is needed (besides the spoon and the spreader for the... Continue Reading →
I've lived in Boston for 25+ years and have never had a burning desire to attend The Big E until this year. It's a multi-state fair for all of the New England states. The Big E is located in Springfield, MA, about 1.5 hours from Boston. Allen and I decided to make a weekend out... Continue Reading →
Allen and I celebrated our 10th anniversary a few weeks ago, and I wanted to do something special in honor of the milestone. For someone who's only ever had one other partner in her entire life, this was a big deal! I had noticed an Airbnb rental at a farm animal sanctuary months ago. It... Continue Reading →
I instantly love any bookstore I walk into. I don't even read that much anymore, but I have tsundoku syndrome. I just enjoy acquiring books. My mom has this syndrome as well, so maybe it's hereditary. I suspect my niece has the syndrome too. When I take them both to Barnes & Noble, I can... Continue Reading →
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