We love the free admission days the MFA has on many holidays now. Since we drive in and need to pay for parking as well as a meal, it makes it much more affordable for us to visit often.
January 17, 2012
by Julie
2 Comments
Category Archives: Around Town
October 31, 2011
by Julie
1 Comment
Storm damage
Our little tulip tree out front lost a major branch but I think it’s likely to survive. We had two big oaks out back lose their crowns and that may prove too much for them. Time will tell. Many neighbors … Continue reading
October 9, 2011
by Julie
5 Comments
San Francisco finale
On my last full day in SF, I was lucky enough to get a tour across the bay from my friend Lori who very kindly rearranged her schedule to make time for me. I managed to take the train in … Continue reading
October 5, 2011
by Julie
Comments Off
San Francisco adventures continue
I had a second visit to Chinatown Monday when it was lovely and quiet. I went into Blest Tea and was delighted to find brown rice Matcha tea. The shopkeeper was equally delighted that I knew what it was. I … Continue reading
September 28, 2011
by Julie
Comments Off
The Big E
September 21, 2011
by Julie
1 Comment
Day trip to Cambridge
Jason volunteered to work the job fair for his company at MIT yesterday. We planned to go out to dinner at Clio in the evening and I planned to walk about town while he was busy for the afternoon. My … Continue reading
August 26, 2011
by Julie
Comments Off
Rubus idaeus
The raspberry picking this week was phenomenal. The conditions were perfect for nice ripe berries without mold and I took the opportunity to fill up my box. I put about 2 1/2 gallons in the freezer all told.
August 7, 2011
by Julie
1 Comment
Blueberries!
I thought for sure we’d miss blueberry season due to vacation but there are still enough to go around. We picked ten pounds yesterday morning and hope to go back at least once more. We normally go through about 4 … Continue reading
May 2, 2011
by Julie
4 Comments
Anniversary #12
Yesterday was our twelfth anniversary. Saturday night we drove into Boston for a lovely dinner at Hamersley’s Bistro where we dined with my boys and Jason’s sister the night we were married. We’ve been several times but I think it’s … Continue reading
December 20, 2010
by Julie
1 Comment
City Mouse
Over the weekend Jason and I went into Boston to see the new wing at the MFA. It’s increased the size of the museum by nearly 30 percent so while much is familiar, there are also many things we hadn’t … Continue reading
