When we were kids, our parents would take us on “Mystery Rides” on summer evenings spent on the Cape. I think we usually ended up at Sundae School or Chatham Light. Or maybe one of the bayside beaches. I still love a good mystery ride. The rain let up yesterday afternoon just in time for a late afternoon Mystery Ride with our own babes. We were at the lighthouse…
Places and Spaces
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Today: I woke up like this | Cape edition.
Who needs a vacation alarm clock (set for 3 hours earlier than you desire to wake up), when you have a toddler at the foot of your bed? I woke up like this. With Grace pinching my toes and yelling, “Hellooooo!” In an effort to…
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Today: 24 hours in Birmingham, Alabama.
I spent a quick 24 hours in Birmingham, Alabama two weeks ago, wrapping up my final few days of work with a visit to one of the city’s middle schools. I was able to fit in a bit of exploring between meetings and thought I’d share a…
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Today: Down on Drumlin Farm.
Grace and I have been trading colds for what seems like months. After a rough night (and more snow), we really needed some fresh air. It’s good for the body and it’s good for the cranky, wintered over soul. After breakfast and Irish music…
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Today: Scenes from the snowiest winter in South Boston.
I am not sure which is more unbelievable: It has snowed 7 feet during the last 3 weeks here in Boston I am about to quote a Florida Republican and member of the NRA (on the topic of winter, of all things) It has come…
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Today: A sneak peek at Whole Foods Market South End.
When I get THIS excited about a new grocery store, one of two things is going on: I need to get a life. This new grocery store is a really, really great grocery store. In the case of Whole Foods Market South End opening minutes from our…
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Today: My favorite vacation photos.
We’ve snuck out of town for some warmer weather. And yes, I know you’re not supposed to tell people you’re away, but let’s be serious: What happens on vacation ends up on Instagram and I can’t resist sharing a good sunset shot. All the important…
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Today: A walk in the woods at Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary.
Thanks to C. Columbus, his holiday and his poor navigation skills (He was headed to India, right? …Also: The same day is celebrated as Native American Day in South Dakota and Indigenous People’s Day in places like Seattle and Minneapolis. These seem like much more worthy holidays.), my…
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Today: An afternoon in the pumpkin patch.
Reasons why I am the least enjoyable person to be around this time of year (an abbreviated list): The only pumpkin-flavored things I like are pumpkins. I don’t want my coffee to taste like a gourd. I want it to taste like coffee. Same goes…