Catfish, Tulips and Maple Syrup…

After the absolute rollercoaster that was last week, I was still feeling celebratory, not only because of Monday’s verdict but also because I got a raise and bonus at my job, started planning some Springtime travel- and completed a lengthy list of errands and tasks that had fallen to the wayside while I was otherwise […]

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Local Loves: Whetstone Station

Sometimes, in the dead of Winter when the wind is howling, the temperatures are dropping, and the days are dragging – nothing is more helpful in saving one’s sanity than a scenic drive and some comfort food in a warm and cozy setting with a picturesque view. This has been a week, filled with ups […]

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Tiki Drinks and Tidying Up…

It’s a late-afternoon post here at ‘Coffee & Chiffon’ which can only mean one thing – your girl is busy, busy, busy! Between an uptick in my caseload at work this week, accommodating my space and schedule for Troy as his extended stay continues here in New England, and trying to stay on top of […]

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Trees and Top Hats…

It seems almost unjust to have to return to work so soon after wrapping up such a fun and busy weekend but alas, here I am, preparing to start another Monday morning (albeit from the comforts of my cozy living room/office set-up!) of phone calls, e-mails and meetings. Is it possible to rewind the clock […]

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This Is Halloween, This Is Halloween…

It was only a matter of time, but we’ve come up on the last couple of days of my extended West Coast journey. In a little over 24 hours I’ll be boarding a plane back to New England to ride out the remainder of my vacation before it’s time to return to work, colder weather, […]

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Haunted Happenings…

Although I’ve been in California for nearly two weeks now, my “official” vacation didn’t kick off until today. Since my arrival at the beginning of the month, I’ve been working remotely throughout San Diego and Orange County- starting my day at four in the morning and wrapping up e-mails/tasks around 1:30 in the afternoon. Sure, […]

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The Big Chill…

I’m happy to report that I made it through this past weekend’s dreaded polar vortex, arctic chill, the coldest of cold fronts, etc., which hit New England head-on early Friday evening and relentlessly stuck around until late Saturday afternoon. With dangerously high winds and a chill that dropped temperatures into record-breaking negatives, a lot of […]

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