Anytime a weekend includes time with friends, family, good food and some spontaneous adventures (and getting some rest, too, of course!), I consider it a success. So this past weekend, which included all of those things and then some – was one for the books. On Saturday, which was filled with rain and passing storms, […]
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I had wanted to share the full recap of my recent day trip to Rockport a little earlier this week, but got so caught up with work obligations, spending time with family who had been visiting from out of town, and planning for an impromptu long weekend that kicks off within the next few hours […]
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As militant as I am when it comes to applying sunscreen on time, every time, I admittedly got a little relaxed this past weekend while spending time in beautiful, historical, picturesque Rockport, Massachusetts – and got a little red, a little overheated, and am presently chugging water and remaining under the air conditioner at work […]
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Celebrating the Fourth of July in a record-breaking heatwave can be a little tricky. Sure, you can still grill outside or sit out to watch the fireworks, but the air hurts to breathe and heat stroke is on the rise. Of course you can go to the beach to cool off, but in Massachusetts, most […]
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Good afternoon and hello, July! It seems fitting that those of us here in New England would be welcoming a new month with the beginning of what is shaping up to be an absolute doozy of a heatwave, but here we are! I’m presently sitting in my air conditioned apartment with the shades drawn and […]
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One thing that I can truly appreciate about June 2026 is that it felt, at least for me, like it really took it’s time while it was here. There was no sense of “where did the month go?!” in these last few days and no scrambling to prepare myself for when July and the upcoming […]
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With another Summer now upon us, it’s time to share yet another one of my favorite waterfront destinations to enjoy freshly caught lobster meat cooked to perfection and soaked with the perfect amount of butter – and still under $30 – which is a bargain given that the price of pretty much everything else has […]
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There’s no shortage of great places to wine and dine in and around New England. Whatever your flavor, whatever your preference or your cravings – we’re sure to have something made just right and just for you in and around the region. New Orleans-inspired Cajun food? Over-the-top ice cream sundaes and milkshakes? 1AM pizza by […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 