Have you been to Polka Dog Bakery in Boston’s South End? If you are canine inclined, it’s a fun destination while noodling along the streets of this gorgeous part of town. There’s something almost magical about a shop entirely devoted to dogs. It makes me …
On Memorial Day after working most of the morning in my garden I went on one of my best summer starter trips to South County, Rhode Island. I can hop in the car on short notice and in little over an hour be in coastal …
Cheese, wine, savories, chocolates-all of my weaknesses, but oh so good when you find all of the best of it at South End Formaggio. This is one of my favorite spots and everyone is so friendly and helpful which makes the whole experience so enjoyable. …
On a recent early spring day I was drawn to visit Annisquam by a dear friend who has found just the right balance of part-time living there in a charming, antique cottage within walking distance to the water, the yacht club, the library and the …
Noodling around the north shore of Massachusetts last weekend I spent a few minutes at Cogswell’s Grant in Essex. This is an all time favorite place for me. Quiet, serene, gorgeous and simple.
As part of my recent visit to Plimoth Plantation, I climbed aboard a replica of the Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor, Massachusetts. I was immediately struck by the size of the ship. It’s not that big. So imagine for a moment, leaving everything you know and …
There have been many moons since I was a girl scout and visited Plimoth Plantation. So, given the time of year it seemed fitting that I should visit again to put me in the proper frame of mind to consider exactly what American Thanksgiving is …
One of my all time favorite florists is Winston Flowers of Boston. Although I have a strict rule about no holiday imagery until 2 weeks prior to the actual event, I have to bend the rules a bit in this case. On my visit there …
First step to a new life, worn, yet solid-a symbol of starting anew while embracing the old. The rock itself isn’t really very big in size, but oh so, very big in the measure of meaningful and purposeful beginnings.
