I hope everyone's 2026 is off to a decent start. Personally, I ended 2025 and started 2026 on an EXTREMELY low note. I am currently struggling with a number of health challenges that are overwhelming me. I'm taking it day by day and fighting to stay in the present moment. I bought this print by... Continue Reading →
I love flowers. In another lifetime, maybe I will be a floral designer. So when I saw an ad for a Fleurs de Villes exhibit at a local mall last month, I had to go. The company was presenting Downton Abbey characters made out of flowers! Intriguing, no? Maybe it's only intriguing if you like... Continue Reading →
Even though I love the beach and warm weather, I've only been to the Caribbean three times. I guess I was busy traveling to England with my mom for many years. I went to Aruba for my 30th birthday, Bahamas for my 40th, and now Dominican Republic for my 50th. I was supposed to go... Continue Reading →
Somehow I found myself signed up for the New York Times Wirecutter emails at work. Once in a while when I'm in a shopping mood, I'll buy something that the reviewers recommend. It's a good site for unique gift recommendations. I bought a unique gift for myself recently—a Pop Chart scratch-off poster. I chose "100... Continue Reading →
I've lived in Boston for 25+ years and have never had a burning desire to attend The Big E until this year. It's a multi-state fair for all of the New England states. The Big E is located in Springfield, MA, about 1.5 hours from Boston. Allen and I decided to make a weekend out... Continue Reading →
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