From left to right: 1) Our book club book this month. 2) Books and art and natural light. 3) Poems about Greek goddesses from a feminist perspective. 4) Nothing like oysters on a Sunday morning. 5) Popped into the Boston Travel Show. 6) Research lecture at the Boston Public Library.
Child’s Play In the Best Way
Through Saturday, Jan. 18, creators at the Society of Arts and Crafts in the Seaport are looking through the lens of childhood wonder in “Child’s Play.” Here, adult artists create whimsical, play-inspired pieces that both reignite the wonder of early play, and, if the viewer so desires, analyze the sometimes dark forces behind that play. …Read More
Muff Month
Post-Christmas things get chilly here in Boston. Last year around this time I made a fantastic sartorial acquisition, this fur muff. It’s a lifesaver when I’m waiting for the bus (which can sometimes take literal hours). I have much better luck with the muff than just with gloves on the especially blustery days. I paired…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) The best dog in the whole world. 2) When in doubt, bake some brie. 3) My very talented uncle made this beautiful caricature of me! 4) Last show of 2020. 5) I love this elderly bookmark series at the BPL. 6) Vintage shopping.
December Reading List
This month was a mad dash to make it to my 2019 goal of reading 100 books. And I did it! These are the volumes that got me through the finish line. Havana Libre Robert Arellano I didn’t realize this book is part two of a mystery series. But it works well on its own…Read More
Happy Holidays!
I’ll be spending my holiday with my family (and this cutie) in New Hampshire. Our traditions include homemade dulce de leche, Christmas books, and presents for the pets. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season filled with love and snuggles, delicious food, and cozy, sparkly outfits.