This installment of ‘Local Loves’ is going to be a bit different than past posts. While I designate these (usually) New England-based spotlights on various businesses, attractions and oddities that can actively be visited/explored and experienced- this week’s travel/dining guide is serving more as a tribute to a place that I absolutely adore that recently […]
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This coming weekend, Troy and I will be heading to New York to attend what I think is the last wedding of the 2023 Summer season. I’m excited, not only for the nuptials of two dear friends and having the chance to dress up one more time before I prepare to start packing up my […]
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When I first moved to the Pioneer Valley just over four years ago (!!!) one of the things I had been most excited for, other than paying way less in rent per month and being closer to friends- was diving into and discovering a brand new community and finding new places to spend some time. […]
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On any normal day, if I were to wake up and see rain clouds/stormy skies overhead and all over the forecast- I can’t say my first reaction would be “time to get on a boat!” I’d probably opt to do something indoors, instead. Catch a movie? Read a book? Binge the new season of ‘I […]
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These past few weeks have been so unbelievably busy (in a mostly fun way, of course!) Between coming back from my mini-vacation in San Diego last month, to working press at this year’s Boston Calling Festival, having Troy visit for a week where we attended graduations/graduation-related gatherings for his family- and still working my full-time […]
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The very first time I came to San Diego was in the Summer of 2005. I had been invited by a couple of friends of mine to stop by an outdoor music festival and spend an extended weekend being given a tour of all the cooler, “hidden gems” in and around their city- and I […]
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The days leading up to some extended out-of-state travel are a mix of both excitement and stress. I’m so looking forward to seeing family and celebrating birthdays, milestones, etc. but then there’s packing, and making sure my bank knows where I’ll be in case I use my card, and finding parking near the airport, so […]
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Happy *almost* April, everyone! As excited as I am for the coming weeks ahead since I’ve got days full of travel, parties and (hopefully) some sunshine ahead of me- I have to take some time to acknowledge, pay respects to and give so much love to March 2023. While January and February felt like they […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 