One of my favorite parts about living in New England is embracing the changing seasons. In the winter that means getting up early on most weekends and heading north to one of the region’s many ski/snowboard mountains. And if you’re … Continue reading
If you’ve never been to, or even heard of, the Brimfield Antique Show, you’re in for a treat. This mile-long collection of antiques, vintage wares, junk, odds and ends, knick-knacks, bric-a-brac and bits is sure to dazzle and provide a … Continue reading
When I need to get out of the city, one of my favorite destinations is Walden Pond in Concord. I’m a huge Henry David Thoreau fan and find the site that he called home for two years in the mid-1800s … Continue reading
New England has something special to offer in each season–beaches, mountains, lakes and more–but fall is when New England really shines. After all, we’ve got some of the best cider doughnuts, apple picking and foliage you could ask for. So … Continue reading
It’s that time of year when we crave an escape, even if just for the weekend. I’ve mentioned before that while I love living in Somerville, one of my favorite parts is just how easy it is to flee the … Continue reading
Longtime readers know that I love the Brimfield Antique Fair. It’s a mile-long festival of antiques, vintage goods and just plain old junk and you never know what you’re going to find. I saw some really lovely items on my … Continue reading
While I love getting up to the White Mountains to ski as much as possible during the winter months, sometimes I just don’t have hours to spare in the car. When I’m jonesing for a slope session without spending so … Continue reading
Winter is officially upon us and that means it’s ski and snowboard season! One of the reasons I love living in Somerville so much is its proximity to the highway and the ability to quickly escape the city for the … Continue reading
Summer in New England is lovely. We’ve got beaches, lakes and lobster rolls to keep us happy. Winter is also just fine. With dozens of ski mountains, museums and hot toddies to keep us cozy. (Let’s ignore spring, or as … Continue reading
As close as Somerville is to Cape Cod & the Islands, I never get there as much as I want to, usually heading north to New Hampshire for a quick weekend getaway instead. After a trip to Martha’s Vineyard was … Continue reading
