The Dog Days of Summer

I remember reading Tuck Everlasting in fifth grade, and wondering about the dog days.  As a girl with a fish for a pet, I couldn’t imagine anything better than dog days, because who wouldn’t want to play with their very own puppy for days on end? Anyway, the quote goes like this: “The first week of […]

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To Sir, With Love

When I was a little girl, my favorite time of the day was right before dinner. My dad would be cooking in the kitchen, my mom would be on her way home, and the Beatles would be playing on the Bose in the living room. The house would smell like whatever delicious pasta or fish […]

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Bisous from Paris

For their 25th anniversary, my parents went on a romantic getaway to the City of Love.  They spent hours at the Louvre, in cafes, and wandering the banks of the Seine.  But in their selflessness, they spent a large portion of their trip sending me photos and buying gifts for friends and family.  Coming home, […]

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Into Summer

Now that it is officially summer, cemented by the steamy 90-degree weather today, I’m ready to really get into all that Boston has to offer.  With the sailboats out on the Charles and the Esplanade in prep for July 4th, it’s going to be a beautiful Boston Strong summer. For the first time in years, […]

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Sweet Caroline

If I could go back in time, I’d go see Red Sox games.  Opening day at Fenway in 1912, Babe Ruth’s 700th home run, Ted Williams’ .400 season, Yaz, Fisk, Nomar; I’d relive 2004 in all of its “Band of Idiots” glory.  “Red Sox fans have longed to hear it: the Boston Red Sox are […]

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Some Kind of Weekend Wonderful

Father’s Day.  The return of Arrested Development.  It’s too perfect. After a week of rain, the sun finally decided to grace Boston with its presence.  A Saturday afternoon of reading on the roof is exactly what I needed. This painting is just too beautiful. I LOVE this beautiful Israel pendant.  Great way to keep my […]

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Boston Strong

This first post is dedicated to my gorgeous hometown. We’ve had a rough spring, but its inspiring how people come together to heal after a tragedy. So far, over $31 million has been donated to help the victims of the bombing, and the Boston Strong motto is still going, well, strong. I have so much […]

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