With Monday being a Massachusetts-centric holiday and also Troy’s last full day here in the Pioneer Valley before he returns to work on the West Coast (although we’re reuniting in Milan, Italy in exactly two weeks – and I still can’t believe it’s happening!) I thought I would take the day off from anything and […]
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It’s been quite an interesting few days weather/climate-wise here in New England this week. On Saturday, I awoke to the aftermath of an overnight snow and ice storm that left enough sleet and sludge on the road that the plows had to be taken out of storage to clear the streets before anyone could safely […]
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Get your giggles about the name out of your system now, because this Newport, Rhode Island-based specialty hot dog eatery and bar is the legitimate real deal and worth both your time and attention the next time you travel to one of my absolute favorite places in New England! What first began as a hot […]
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I love a good birthday celebration, whether it’s my own or for any of my friends and family – and both planning and participating in dinners, parties and outings for the people I care about most in this life is one of my favorite things to do. Luckily, April is filled with birthdays – particularly […]
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Oh March – what an exciting and adventurous month you’ve been – and how perfectly paced you’ve felt! As the last remnants of Winter slowly melts away and makes room for Spring blossoms and blooms, I’ve had so much fun these past few weeks – filled with travel, great food, and lots of time with […]
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As we wind down these last few days of March and I prepare for a very busy few weeks ahead (including many of my loved ones’ birthdays back-to-back, Easter, a mid-month visit from Troy, and some last minute international travel to-dos I have to take care of before the beginning of May!) I wanted to […]
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I love to celebrate my friends at any and every opportunity that presents itself. Finding the perfect presents to give, attending parties that commemorate milestones, participating in events/things that they love and that interest them, etc. It’s one of the best things ever and something I look forward to with every holiday, birthday, get-together, or […]
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The temperatures have been pleasantly higher here in New England these past few days, resulting in most of the accumulated snow and ice from both January and February finally beginning to melt away (revealing the pavement and a LOT of potholes in the roads) and myself starting to brave the outdoors with less layers than […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 