December was an insane work month but thanks to the perpetually defunct MBTA (and the associated wait times) I still managed to get some reading in. True to this year’s theme I stuck primarily with female authors and authors of color. The Hairdresser of Harare Tendai Huchu This was a light enjoyable read about a…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Celebrating Christmas with my favorite dog. 2) We went back through our favorite holiday books this year. 3) Celebrations always call for champagne. 4) Another holiday favorite. 5) Coming soon to a blog near you! 6) Can’t have Christmas without The Polar Express.
My Map of 2018
2018 was an incredible year for me, especially in travel. I wanted to go back through the places I’ve been to be grateful for all the experiences I’ve had, and in case you missed any. These are the big trips I took each month, although there were some smaller getaways in between. Let’s hope 2019…Read More
Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas, Happy (belated) Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa! Whatever you celebrate I hope your days are filled with family, food, and fabulous holiday outfits. I’m taking a few days off from my social media blogger duties to enjoy this time with my family phone-free. Happy Holidays from me and my snuggly puppy to you and yours! …Read More
Winter Bucket List
Happy First Day of Winter! It’s hard to believe it when the temperature is around 60 right now. Global Warming in action. But I know New England and it can turn snowy and wintry here at any time, so I want to be prepared. Every year I find that I dream of all the fun…Read More
Simple Pleasures
As I get older I’ve learned to value the simple pleasures in life more. My morning cup of coffee, an evening with a new book, baking muffins on a Sunday afternoon. Now that I have less time for myself I treasure even a few minutes of relaxation when I can grab them. I have a…Read More