tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65132078810663993112024-03-13T11:27:05.334-04:00 Cafe Chatelaine- Life in Sweet New EnglandElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09132687955890418093noreply@blogger.comBlogger622125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513207881066399311.post-22246872092393338472022-11-27T16:48:00.000-05:002022-11-27T16:48:09.861-05:00Back to blogging<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00k5EWk2YIdvHWpVEKhp_De1tHI8XQ8U6Jl604NDs3Wakk7u-d0zOinTRnk-kAGh2cnhfsVuUo1CtJ32qy4tJfZ96cmjL7GfKkaQVD6MDr07Lap4zIS3wrCjfkZR_YdIIE-U6QK0JuNy8ooo6XAFfajeGxDi7sQ-DfSSNK-Kbe5CyzhxauCneihg/s2208/20221117_115114.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2208" data-original-width="2208" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00k5EWk2YIdvHWpVEKhp_De1tHI8XQ8U6Jl604NDs3Wakk7u-d0zOinTRnk-kAGh2cnhfsVuUo1CtJ32qy4tJfZ96cmjL7GfKkaQVD6MDr07Lap4zIS3wrCjfkZR_YdIIE-U6QK0JuNy8ooo6XAFfajeGxDi7sQ-DfSSNK-Kbe5CyzhxauCneihg/s320/20221117_115114.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> It's been more than 2 1/2 years since I visited my blog. Recently a few people mentioned that they miss my posts so I decided to do a short post.<p>There were many changes in the last few years and then other things have stayed exactly the same. Same address, same job, same cat, same friends.</p><p>My hair is pure white now. Once I grew it out, I knew I was not turning back. No more hair color for me. It really is freeing!</p><p>I am looking forward to the holidays in New England and I am assembling my bucket list of places to go and things to do. I'll make a separate post for that. </p><p>I hope you will follow along with me on my adventures.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09132687955890418093noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513207881066399311.post-35427919997556913232021-02-28T00:36:00.003-05:002021-02-28T00:36:30.019-05:002020 Hindsight- Part Two<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8AYF6vgtuCNviy3pLbJ0LcssaZBhLsGjTQs32Z__0Abts9e9OmKM2PaiU9wEnY9-DnQ6BizQyVghknplonSgTxcusayytHfDT9oJ7wm_2je7SWHBs-ksou6H6eKrrHGt_mRaQOEVKYrA/s1595/July20201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1595" data-original-width="1426" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8AYF6vgtuCNviy3pLbJ0LcssaZBhLsGjTQs32Z__0Abts9e9OmKM2PaiU9wEnY9-DnQ6BizQyVghknplonSgTxcusayytHfDT9oJ7wm_2je7SWHBs-ksou6H6eKrrHGt_mRaQOEVKYrA/w358-h400/July20201.jpg" width="358" /></a></div><p>Hello. I'm back again with Part Two of my 2020 year in review starting with July. We had no 4th of July fireworks. I celebrated with a new mask for Summer and a new hair color. My hair is going white and my hairstylist Jean and I decided that I should not go with permanent hair color anymore. I have her put semi permanent color on my hair and the grow out will be more subtle. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAtMdiT08xIYlg7z7KqNCImFx_t6xJ8zoY-2kAF314b17cCJN5z3yf5us_OIWx1x40yTyhZGBnO4aXshFnUPUNnVW71yNIHNzFZO5OOlFPYY7BrpvTV7HNEszBnf_qN8fD_c2M3dxmxKo/s960/July20203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAtMdiT08xIYlg7z7KqNCImFx_t6xJ8zoY-2kAF314b17cCJN5z3yf5us_OIWx1x40yTyhZGBnO4aXshFnUPUNnVW71yNIHNzFZO5OOlFPYY7BrpvTV7HNEszBnf_qN8fD_c2M3dxmxKo/w300-h400/July20203.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>It was a great month for the garden. My Asiatic lilies grew tall and fragrant. My condo neighbor said he loved the big tall, spiney flowers. At least, he noticed.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh1ryO5dUjYNJfgW_3B5lxwOs00UhLCb47XpjviQTAOaI7uFVFjbuaEcroH78RpbVwTE0p5845UeuxEZpSDOjr-ajZOG63IWQw8K_vZ-ODATLNgAbmIgMah4qDN1x1kz7GcD0GR9o6INY/s1440/July20204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1072" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh1ryO5dUjYNJfgW_3B5lxwOs00UhLCb47XpjviQTAOaI7uFVFjbuaEcroH78RpbVwTE0p5845UeuxEZpSDOjr-ajZOG63IWQw8K_vZ-ODATLNgAbmIgMah4qDN1x1kz7GcD0GR9o6INY/w298-h400/July20204.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><p><br /></p>I fought for more patio time, difficult with four units sharing one small patio space. I only went out when I could be alone. Early afternoon was the best time. I was working from home so it worked well.<p></p><p>My sister got lobster rolls one day and gave me one. Who knew a Stop & Shop lobster roll could taste so good?</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_67i8-3psVfVY-yNH_jy5dGXktUiTy3oIJcBXjVxsMvGlX8xx1Qt3qfql4S0t4DvZm1gwfPVIEPXKIHsE7K1RuPccZEGV7c8Y9OMYSvuRpsXKlQjmLyKbcGx1KuQ24ZZLLYzrqHeC288/s1080/July20205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_67i8-3psVfVY-yNH_jy5dGXktUiTy3oIJcBXjVxsMvGlX8xx1Qt3qfql4S0t4DvZm1gwfPVIEPXKIHsE7K1RuPccZEGV7c8Y9OMYSvuRpsXKlQjmLyKbcGx1KuQ24ZZLLYzrqHeC288/w400-h400/July20205.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;">Chippy made frequent visits. I never fed him but I think he lived in hope.</div><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ3X5LO0TurNFRBb2ujYKnUpgsC14xSDLkDbS3Ke8RGgznSV_T8JsRczKEan_P0OZ5mULMPqbBrPN9oE4K6TNQyTATLEquqfC25a5tb3v-DwkB8fairuEQRQinn73gUGoCIfDV_hGO5tU/s1440/July20207.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ3X5LO0TurNFRBb2ujYKnUpgsC14xSDLkDbS3Ke8RGgznSV_T8JsRczKEan_P0OZ5mULMPqbBrPN9oE4K6TNQyTATLEquqfC25a5tb3v-DwkB8fairuEQRQinn73gUGoCIfDV_hGO5tU/w400-h300/July20207.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Another view of the garden. I had my best year with the hydrangeas. Was it the blossom booster I gave it or the mild Winter? Not sure, but I gave them lots of water!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhOVri6yeKLS2_Qq6T0ljJQ5kgFTaJNXjDCuZ_ZphNB35ktlInnyLDTKozj9hIZNPFOlDsd-ntX5PWvHHurN-3lt4xGRmgT-9Fu8zeGDiSfmApWk7qD2CepKzJoYJCnwmvqLvmvunLRfY/s1080/August20201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhOVri6yeKLS2_Qq6T0ljJQ5kgFTaJNXjDCuZ_ZphNB35ktlInnyLDTKozj9hIZNPFOlDsd-ntX5PWvHHurN-3lt4xGRmgT-9Fu8zeGDiSfmApWk7qD2CepKzJoYJCnwmvqLvmvunLRfY/w400-h400/August20201.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I think I was brave in August. I took a day trip by myself to Newburyport. Newburyport is a lovely seaside town with the sweetest historic homes and a fun downtown with interesting restaurants and shops. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_LtaQOI6qR8aekEFm5bgnEyzWTYjg_uhipzq7VWZayZ49MCnqjEzCseQJ56KC2kXeBVHfbACSNIDYca_w-EkVDnNRKTQTEJSwJHpm6EZ_A4AxzhFZWohfc0qbuNwtMITa8NglGjP-R4Q/s960/August20202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_LtaQOI6qR8aekEFm5bgnEyzWTYjg_uhipzq7VWZayZ49MCnqjEzCseQJ56KC2kXeBVHfbACSNIDYca_w-EkVDnNRKTQTEJSwJHpm6EZ_A4AxzhFZWohfc0qbuNwtMITa8NglGjP-R4Q/w300-h400/August20202.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Of course, I found a cool coffee shop. Plum Island Coffee Roasters has the perfect location to just soak up the sun and watch the boats in the harbor. I totally enjoyed my coffee break there.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM48xgFb5KKQ4KjQIYER9UomeWsKDUlXHrEaoy67bNYzLVIfDT7GstvqvxcQwDNestUUyaeO6fEdTTJQL-OT6VeWtUpo60ATHDGGDk3BuKCQ3GvJpWWm8vspCx7jGDLJRVt7cSS0fVKK4/s960/August20203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM48xgFb5KKQ4KjQIYER9UomeWsKDUlXHrEaoy67bNYzLVIfDT7GstvqvxcQwDNestUUyaeO6fEdTTJQL-OT6VeWtUpo60ATHDGGDk3BuKCQ3GvJpWWm8vspCx7jGDLJRVt7cSS0fVKK4/w300-h400/August20203.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Colby Farm is a must visit when the sunflowers are in bloom. It is located in Newbury, MA.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8FuVQAdY5B-GTe7LFH2IDWtRALHsHZVEhBAzOjETRH6l5JID8NkTRVtlUPQSSK_34dTbp93iOuYv8Zcxj9oMkTAuGjasgCSxbNHaPYaO4w1WGYvSaZezvSmVgXOyvZLlmR10Ny85iNJ4/s1080/August20204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8FuVQAdY5B-GTe7LFH2IDWtRALHsHZVEhBAzOjETRH6l5JID8NkTRVtlUPQSSK_34dTbp93iOuYv8Zcxj9oMkTAuGjasgCSxbNHaPYaO4w1WGYvSaZezvSmVgXOyvZLlmR10Ny85iNJ4/w400-h400/August20204.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I bought a new pitcher from Perennial Style in Sturbridge, MA. I didn't go there I had it shipped. The flowers are from Pondview Florist in Winchester, MA. I bring in a vessel and Diane, the owner designs something beautiful for it. It cheered up the patio. That building in the background is our garage.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj09mSo2AnT1J_U1uaj6fmReH921K5zolUWtGWxdJ_20WBKi5gNx0Fr-FqeN0ng71TpZfZA5KcolgfrWfaSuNtjxx7VBImwovh_8oZGyjskDmSy5q5MH1baTIbD3sF0o7Km5zYtpEmbDc/s960/August20205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj09mSo2AnT1J_U1uaj6fmReH921K5zolUWtGWxdJ_20WBKi5gNx0Fr-FqeN0ng71TpZfZA5KcolgfrWfaSuNtjxx7VBImwovh_8oZGyjskDmSy5q5MH1baTIbD3sF0o7Km5zYtpEmbDc/w300-h400/August20205.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>I killed it with the lilies this year! Oh, I already said that but I am so proud of myself. I usually can't grow anything!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijH6O-wpGw8OnDSsooYfXcFQDPQ2GwojRBS8jNY8P7eee7nuKsBAR8vT3SR7w7oCCLTBprV7JpfzsaDUPzi2cszU8KKrSiSgKCRPKlC1UkwOkfo_CeRHXe3jOMWVeIHQXh_az2hvQ9Y-w/s1440/August+pandemic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1072" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijH6O-wpGw8OnDSsooYfXcFQDPQ2GwojRBS8jNY8P7eee7nuKsBAR8vT3SR7w7oCCLTBprV7JpfzsaDUPzi2cszU8KKrSiSgKCRPKlC1UkwOkfo_CeRHXe3jOMWVeIHQXh_az2hvQ9Y-w/w298-h400/August+pandemic.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I forgot to mention what I packed for my daytrip. Mask, keys, jacket, hand sanitizer, and lysol wipes. I am prepared always.</div><div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaCMbVMXqIA3LQpYi5ZZ7TYmDJLIzmLch4_VqClZDPvMsgJUfh9CfiefkYiXVWFCU3az8nYM6xmw48IoBihcKHKJMolPvvdiBAP1x3bgrXE-ACAGOw_4BZX75AmW-kgcUyFT9SFUuw9bw/s206/August+tea.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="206" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaCMbVMXqIA3LQpYi5ZZ7TYmDJLIzmLch4_VqClZDPvMsgJUfh9CfiefkYiXVWFCU3az8nYM6xmw48IoBihcKHKJMolPvvdiBAP1x3bgrXE-ACAGOw_4BZX75AmW-kgcUyFT9SFUuw9bw/w400-h400/August+tea.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My sister's birthday was in August. She did not want to do outdoor dining at a restaurant so we had an outdoor tea. We had scones made by our friend Mary. I supplied the lemon curd, strawberry jam, and my sister made the mock devonshire cream. I got the fancy paper plates from Amazon.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqjDL5cX5bWxkj8gapVk2FWOHFmEzEHGxCgBLiLawSy2qvXuNV4d5RM_keYfqZ8Khqdt1db381u753wtmFKqtVXxenLgQfMIvSaJNC5KkBzA6-f_imKznjercuJZjLxIzRioVsjbLNaSs/s960/August+walk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqjDL5cX5bWxkj8gapVk2FWOHFmEzEHGxCgBLiLawSy2qvXuNV4d5RM_keYfqZ8Khqdt1db381u753wtmFKqtVXxenLgQfMIvSaJNC5KkBzA6-f_imKznjercuJZjLxIzRioVsjbLNaSs/w300-h400/August+walk.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>I enjoyed daily walks around the neighborhood. A neighbor created some kindness rocks and put them out on her steps. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNSiflGfSc-6Bd8JtrYRRKypla9z2SWzyX-Zvq1emDlDVm1XevHzPCXrGpVhX-LWhBLWM693NiuF5ZYj9G5gxy0IUBOZLOqiykEOaWduI8uYFaCPdwtqbWef7OCnenT_sb-CMh0look0/s2015/Sept+cats.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2015" data-original-width="1511" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNSiflGfSc-6Bd8JtrYRRKypla9z2SWzyX-Zvq1emDlDVm1XevHzPCXrGpVhX-LWhBLWM693NiuF5ZYj9G5gxy0IUBOZLOqiykEOaWduI8uYFaCPdwtqbWef7OCnenT_sb-CMh0look0/w300-h400/Sept+cats.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>September rolled around and I catsat for my upstairs neighbors babies. Bing and Barley are the cutest, sweetest cats. I love spending time with them.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOtuxz9P6j__mUGz0lRGScAtm1gQaTvF1PV1V2pEbLbeqVGIohjbhOy1uTMIn46idNkCJHLqHUZ1QeKnEKIwbAzLPzudf6hHzjNpUu8XwJPWYIaSK8tkQaD1eAD6fZamQS7GlT4vbM5lQ/s206/Sept+coffee.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="206" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOtuxz9P6j__mUGz0lRGScAtm1gQaTvF1PV1V2pEbLbeqVGIohjbhOy1uTMIn46idNkCJHLqHUZ1QeKnEKIwbAzLPzudf6hHzjNpUu8XwJPWYIaSK8tkQaD1eAD6fZamQS7GlT4vbM5lQ/w400-h400/Sept+coffee.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I had to photograph my sister's return to Kushala Sip, our local coffee shop. Her clothes matched the chairs so I thought it would make a good photo. She had not been to Kushala Sip since February.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeZQRog_x88CGzV9WRAfJ_N0CN-9I8vhOqcXZEn9lQ0FNFydDUYVXAuJpYsn8pOb5pr-r9AkFr8OCyizVGJBDykxCj2_lBkxgWCdg80wafTltqtq6bfxGxcu8vkWl2-pKRoQOOL5gZ8B4/s1440/Sept+coffeee+mask.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="810" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeZQRog_x88CGzV9WRAfJ_N0CN-9I8vhOqcXZEn9lQ0FNFydDUYVXAuJpYsn8pOb5pr-r9AkFr8OCyizVGJBDykxCj2_lBkxgWCdg80wafTltqtq6bfxGxcu8vkWl2-pKRoQOOL5gZ8B4/w225-h400/Sept+coffeee+mask.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I try to coordinate my masks with my outfits. This day I was on a coffee run and it was raining. A friend made the mask and it was a fave of mine.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAUV7qOoI1QTtrbTwsknktXbdNunTW3Uzly-86ENJ-6DT834p2oHnN7IHXnkDBOP0UfLaJnPnsHegDdAkvW0cP9Got8tYwJD1odfy5V8UAQrk8ZkCecZS4GfOSOGivr0o58fhPitaVr9M/s1080/Sept+dining.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAUV7qOoI1QTtrbTwsknktXbdNunTW3Uzly-86ENJ-6DT834p2oHnN7IHXnkDBOP0UfLaJnPnsHegDdAkvW0cP9Got8tYwJD1odfy5V8UAQrk8ZkCecZS4GfOSOGivr0o58fhPitaVr9M/w400-h400/Sept+dining.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I met my friend Debbi for outdoor dining at the Stones Commonhouse in Stoneham, MA. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1T5LC1C9wcVTn-ddOl-qmkQA_zuIzD5qR4J2AhimW9IU6lACAvBhZ86EoM2NgSUzJB83KLxQM1TiuCuodRuw5gU_UvVZuAGBk-rRnDLs9ejQqtTQnoNIBZjl73r63F3mIkHkF9SU_6js/s960/Sept+hydrangeas.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1T5LC1C9wcVTn-ddOl-qmkQA_zuIzD5qR4J2AhimW9IU6lACAvBhZ86EoM2NgSUzJB83KLxQM1TiuCuodRuw5gU_UvVZuAGBk-rRnDLs9ejQqtTQnoNIBZjl73r63F3mIkHkF9SU_6js/w300-h400/Sept+hydrangeas.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I attended pick your own hydrangeas day at West Parish cemetery in Andover, MA. This is a once a year event in September. I try not to miss it.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDZIGzWDsp0z6q9qxHPS74oOAnk5SGYMzvwKHJATV0ERiMpUT6gz8oyndyAujxPg3orDtxnnNwK4KScf0t5YW69KQRmEP2NTT2dFgsR3faGCfKPSaGdRbCkATKVAQBoTSZ29keSUcG6_M/s1080/Sept+leaves.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDZIGzWDsp0z6q9qxHPS74oOAnk5SGYMzvwKHJATV0ERiMpUT6gz8oyndyAujxPg3orDtxnnNwK4KScf0t5YW69KQRmEP2NTT2dFgsR3faGCfKPSaGdRbCkATKVAQBoTSZ29keSUcG6_M/w400-h400/Sept+leaves.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Also in September, the leaves turned gorgeous colors and then they fell on the patio. I always grab some and press them in my books.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfyuA9M0CSIszHneZABbi4ODBHHe_eVfm4pwWob7m3IGuzrK88LuF6_kdM7esmiNgcRSJ2iNgAyqvEBCSnUnmcTvtfCaNq068_Dh94D4qJsPbowSJli79gPsJKwonv7M1lSJ68jxR8bag/s1440/Sept+pumpkins.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1072" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfyuA9M0CSIszHneZABbi4ODBHHe_eVfm4pwWob7m3IGuzrK88LuF6_kdM7esmiNgcRSJ2iNgAyqvEBCSnUnmcTvtfCaNq068_Dh94D4qJsPbowSJli79gPsJKwonv7M1lSJ68jxR8bag/w298-h400/Sept+pumpkins.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My next door neighbor created a beautiful Fall display on our front steps. I sent her an inspiration photo, picked up some pumpkins and lanterns and she did her magic. Christine is a floral designer and I was more than pleased with her work. She captured my vision beautifully.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuw4EES8n2HyA7jdIWvFr1YCygUHTs1WDWK_mfSHl2hup_p0aFgiIOZsG40oC9tJTLQ1ufHPRQtKZ-_DnIamtfJlRGo49sD3rBQ8VdlyylcWE5zF0m0JVSYmD-LmqLfUnGwiNmfVB23R8/s1080/Sept+tea+set.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuw4EES8n2HyA7jdIWvFr1YCygUHTs1WDWK_mfSHl2hup_p0aFgiIOZsG40oC9tJTLQ1ufHPRQtKZ-_DnIamtfJlRGo49sD3rBQ8VdlyylcWE5zF0m0JVSYmD-LmqLfUnGwiNmfVB23R8/w400-h400/Sept+tea+set.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I went to a Relinquished Treasures sale of the Lexington Historical Society. This set is perfect for an Autumnal Tea. Of course, it came home with me. The sale was so safe. I had to reserve a time slot to shop.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn5CK0OQJ4ipuw05-4pGF5WJNd5T1xsG7Zm77RFn9EIYsBreaHSE_-8InXY2YgAVLorZ6P4zhiiPIB0U3J3q_CNYcWmaNEE_-L7XteFjN8eztXtgTsX3dS9PoZHysczKi961KdsnI-NWI/s1440/Sept+veg.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1072" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn5CK0OQJ4ipuw05-4pGF5WJNd5T1xsG7Zm77RFn9EIYsBreaHSE_-8InXY2YgAVLorZ6P4zhiiPIB0U3J3q_CNYcWmaNEE_-L7XteFjN8eztXtgTsX3dS9PoZHysczKi961KdsnI-NWI/w298-h400/Sept+veg.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><br /><p>Funny story about this pic. Every day I would find a small veggie or two on the patio table. I thought the chippies and squirrels were feasting on our veggie garden and then deciding they didn't like what they picked. One day I saw a bunch of veggies on the table so I asked my condo neighbor Michelle if she ever caught the animals picking the veggies. She said she picked them. They weren't ripe yet so she left them out to ripen and here I was blaming the animals!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6eVz9mGm_Ou1ySYG4fD8lRh2nloIhz8y9Sq6hvhatm4oC3Ym-hBRpitZ41mHYfEdtoo3wcMwxIxueig9Uw64vQHapb9IknGtU2Y9-bHIkeTFagc8TmkI3ybM6DFbD8VOanip_6bib58Y/s1080/Oct20206.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6eVz9mGm_Ou1ySYG4fD8lRh2nloIhz8y9Sq6hvhatm4oC3Ym-hBRpitZ41mHYfEdtoo3wcMwxIxueig9Uw64vQHapb9IknGtU2Y9-bHIkeTFagc8TmkI3ybM6DFbD8VOanip_6bib58Y/w400-h400/Oct20206.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In October, I went back to West Parish cemetery. It is so pretty in the Fall.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6I3ZMkxJBsj7isl8zvbE3fuA9tEzkXPoBwR4Jb62oUteObbooaAZJmNJPY3cPFP2btxwvLL6BGSycL5hZB7NyiQsDukMH-nZ-Fli-snkjl9670G19nzW2m9VT2Cd81C_ZDRIk3Dot3AA/s1080/October+chapel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6I3ZMkxJBsj7isl8zvbE3fuA9tEzkXPoBwR4Jb62oUteObbooaAZJmNJPY3cPFP2btxwvLL6BGSycL5hZB7NyiQsDukMH-nZ-Fli-snkjl9670G19nzW2m9VT2Cd81C_ZDRIk3Dot3AA/w400-h400/October+chapel.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The chapel is amazing on the outside. Someday I hope to see the inside.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also participated in a virtual twilight tour of the Old Burying Ground cemetery in Wakefield, MA. This is always a cool tour. This year it was a little different but I always learn something new.</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2E6qOB8HkHDxraU0IoOx-o_u2_aWDXBVIKHLa3SrVl_xbfyVCj-Ly_pHX8yrst2Okyo7Z115-7KIPC0UW8UzUsNARMc7VwkQMLybQqe85vvYSglPJePxcplQJ7WbOS0PAS4Fx4-iZD24/s960/Oct20202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2E6qOB8HkHDxraU0IoOx-o_u2_aWDXBVIKHLa3SrVl_xbfyVCj-Ly_pHX8yrst2Okyo7Z115-7KIPC0UW8UzUsNARMc7VwkQMLybQqe85vvYSglPJePxcplQJ7WbOS0PAS4Fx4-iZD24/w300-h400/Oct20202.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We had our first snow in October. We still had leaves on the ground when the snow fell.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMzxDNgyHYRcBQ5X-bxj9Pj4xU3mY0d1srIZ_K9uqcFxiEO2XT5kX07BSvUSwoloEdQoxFCq8cr7yTyyqlNqKmw61s_3FfFAYL-q4AEpvjD-XBRQBE6kwakNyh47_kZ_4gKI7KsIbFfFw/s1080/Oct20203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMzxDNgyHYRcBQ5X-bxj9Pj4xU3mY0d1srIZ_K9uqcFxiEO2XT5kX07BSvUSwoloEdQoxFCq8cr7yTyyqlNqKmw61s_3FfFAYL-q4AEpvjD-XBRQBE6kwakNyh47_kZ_4gKI7KsIbFfFw/w400-h400/Oct20203.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>My neighbor, the floral designer's, house always looks so pretty but especially after a snowstorm. This is my view from the dining room window. I just love her red barn.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKlohDpzJ-dI9NULcVMydoNpUaUXyIY89B8O7b7-8HnK6RXh5ZTgrkDxqhP4BGsAEYyIkWAGQ8SOJ5zY_eI2XHw-ihAXgblwwmoB3xMva4z8wP8uFJSK-qjyoCoOe41aog9TQiWpjm80g/s2015/Nov+coffee.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2015" data-original-width="1511" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKlohDpzJ-dI9NULcVMydoNpUaUXyIY89B8O7b7-8HnK6RXh5ZTgrkDxqhP4BGsAEYyIkWAGQ8SOJ5zY_eI2XHw-ihAXgblwwmoB3xMva4z8wP8uFJSK-qjyoCoOe41aog9TQiWpjm80g/w300-h400/Nov+coffee.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>In November, I pulled out the fingerless gloves my friend Janet gave me. I received many compliments on them. They were purchased locally in Wakefield. Starbucks red cups came out for the holiday season but still no gingerbread lattes, not for 2 years now. I have not forgiven them.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijsH2l8Q1EaG3kKosfvJ00beI_rerOtuVbxUQ4ozA3bgW4WHrDVqxp0yw9Z6vVkeTzVsqnwV5eFnPAB0HGKVB1ImJNySYvk8XI64ncbVuOiIScE3Le6PuqHaPl38leALnW5oGNV7i0iOo/s1080/Nov+dog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijsH2l8Q1EaG3kKosfvJ00beI_rerOtuVbxUQ4ozA3bgW4WHrDVqxp0yw9Z6vVkeTzVsqnwV5eFnPAB0HGKVB1ImJNySYvk8XI64ncbVuOiIScE3Le6PuqHaPl38leALnW5oGNV7i0iOo/w400-h400/Nov+dog.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Did I mention about the coffee meetup I have every Saturday with my sister and friends? Outdoor drinking only. We stand across from the Reading Common and we also see at least one friendly dog. Evidently, this dog found a cup of whipped cream the day before so he had to stop and check out the very same spot. No such luck. We didn't leave any trash.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I went back to Newburyport to shop at Mill 77. They held an event called the 12 days of Christmas. Again, I had to reserve a time slot to shop. This made me very comfortable.</div><div><br /></div><div>After shopping, I sat in my car and googled coffee shops near me. This cute little donut shop popped up in my search, The Angry Donut. I thought the name was funny so I checked it out.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI1lCdEgNoBLCSkDaBSdbQdpvhjSc3mi_izn3TfIrMq_bJ0i5W0vNxQPkWlHlmUd038H1p_EUwH0DuXkmJprvQdfTfzDtxhuzPPAVSI2irc40rnttQudZY8-fST062B5LoxNU1ZyP1wcs/s960/Nov+donut2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI1lCdEgNoBLCSkDaBSdbQdpvhjSc3mi_izn3TfIrMq_bJ0i5W0vNxQPkWlHlmUd038H1p_EUwH0DuXkmJprvQdfTfzDtxhuzPPAVSI2irc40rnttQudZY8-fST062B5LoxNU1ZyP1wcs/w300-h400/Nov+donut2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Ooh, so many flavors to choose from. I actually decided to go with a breakfast sandwich. Eggs, cheese and spinach on brioche with dijon mustard. It was delicious. I did take a few donuts home.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCaNqPDOsBzVFGnsOkHJZGFyNe5HzK1StTMiLLrqNec6mDQ9B-rKIHhfmR-L_Q9XemNf6PFq5CE4LDhmVVnZfhfghn1WLFq6PriO-dtgu2zBQyT3PB5hH0MLts-yJEKIPiu77L-r8IEA/s960/Nov+donuts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCaNqPDOsBzVFGnsOkHJZGFyNe5HzK1StTMiLLrqNec6mDQ9B-rKIHhfmR-L_Q9XemNf6PFq5CE4LDhmVVnZfhfghn1WLFq6PriO-dtgu2zBQyT3PB5hH0MLts-yJEKIPiu77L-r8IEA/w300-h400/Nov+donuts.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Angry Donut was so tiny. Right after I got there a line formed. I saw people walking to the place so the locals must like it too. I think it is a hidden gem nestled into a residential neighborhood.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvVB85BKmmR7BMDVpvKkoYXV6Bn2qyeU8SHwDblpo4aFsmDda8Q_aUphSOZD87dznQz5wTn4R9VOvA1iuYRJEXYnRUYGzDSHM387-NBtIfz29H0uLg7hmjQFQkPpeAfGxhvpKWaS3JBIY/s960/Nov+flags.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvVB85BKmmR7BMDVpvKkoYXV6Bn2qyeU8SHwDblpo4aFsmDda8Q_aUphSOZD87dznQz5wTn4R9VOvA1iuYRJEXYnRUYGzDSHM387-NBtIfz29H0uLg7hmjQFQkPpeAfGxhvpKWaS3JBIY/w400-h300/Nov+flags.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>For Veteran's Day, my town had a field of flags in front of the middle school. It was very moving. Each flag had the name of a veteran attached to it.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZRro-x-jrc2Ly7JT082wVS_AEqbznoKgqygW6nVh2YQ-X9LkbQynue86jiw_WAFyhEtLm44IoC9DzuA7xVrVDQfXw9OOqAnOdB3avGfgkZqrVWtNXVdQIM7k0Ai9i0Y4At0Kvn1ZFZY/s960/Nov+thanks2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZRro-x-jrc2Ly7JT082wVS_AEqbznoKgqygW6nVh2YQ-X9LkbQynue86jiw_WAFyhEtLm44IoC9DzuA7xVrVDQfXw9OOqAnOdB3avGfgkZqrVWtNXVdQIM7k0Ai9i0Y4At0Kvn1ZFZY/w400-h300/Nov+thanks2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My sister and I celebrated Thanksgiving on the porch. Luckily, it was unseasonably warm and we opened the windows. It was the most informal Thanksgiving ever.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirG7PXi_VLIbvQrlANd8xQTFOwAx20CXSg7J42tWVAgzNU1cwpc_Qi-O7sr3JH0-Fhz1gd8Vsx8dXO_Kj5cQ6LFiZfUcyjbmDsXC7aMmu1PvRO_1lO0zWQGcIcWniGKTh0R_lH9in3P78/s1440/Nov+thanks3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1072" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirG7PXi_VLIbvQrlANd8xQTFOwAx20CXSg7J42tWVAgzNU1cwpc_Qi-O7sr3JH0-Fhz1gd8Vsx8dXO_Kj5cQ6LFiZfUcyjbmDsXC7aMmu1PvRO_1lO0zWQGcIcWniGKTh0R_lH9in3P78/s320/Nov+thanks3.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I brought twinkle lights to decorate the windows. My sister decided to wear a strand. She ate her meal off a TV tray and the day was certainly memorable.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYWbirwXkxSEV65khTW3UbNxBAZh2g6Tz-xqCveGwJsQl5bEqljbV2O6MI0jfMIF-mZ1OB1EYtRWpMvhxHyUcM2fk8YIJ6af9_kiGX1dxYqBKEYdatWtnbQp8iV_wV_RB7HaZ9swWS_Zo/s960/Nov+thanks.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYWbirwXkxSEV65khTW3UbNxBAZh2g6Tz-xqCveGwJsQl5bEqljbV2O6MI0jfMIF-mZ1OB1EYtRWpMvhxHyUcM2fk8YIJ6af9_kiGX1dxYqBKEYdatWtnbQp8iV_wV_RB7HaZ9swWS_Zo/w300-h400/Nov+thanks.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Here is a photo of the food swap. Our friend Mary brought us turkey, gravy and stuffing. We gave her cream cheese mashed potatoes and squash.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFBTZCzQWc-Yii94OXCu_ar8uqR7JNfyrXyzftFg5JSrqhLTJ5o1UmoUu2JQKv5ZmDLdovHBA8N6ix6RIfLDpC0WLAxpoXpHsz5bbvrlNCm5SBVMj0AVS1aa95kCiplsVT-CDlWINsM4/s960/Nov+xmas.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFBTZCzQWc-Yii94OXCu_ar8uqR7JNfyrXyzftFg5JSrqhLTJ5o1UmoUu2JQKv5ZmDLdovHBA8N6ix6RIfLDpC0WLAxpoXpHsz5bbvrlNCm5SBVMj0AVS1aa95kCiplsVT-CDlWINsM4/w300-h400/Nov+xmas.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Here's a pic of the Mill 77 shopping event.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgASIxNitjr2Z8Pga5BpcK8BOJaarjYVi4yglieywor99zBlVakpmiNnQlrTPAzVIgjEJf8U4Va-AS9HdaeSj100qhsL5fkzMFMHGtwlIckhywuK0SMv_APBnrIj4GtQpO8DrvMPPEORV8/s960/Dec20201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgASIxNitjr2Z8Pga5BpcK8BOJaarjYVi4yglieywor99zBlVakpmiNnQlrTPAzVIgjEJf8U4Va-AS9HdaeSj100qhsL5fkzMFMHGtwlIckhywuK0SMv_APBnrIj4GtQpO8DrvMPPEORV8/w300-h400/Dec20201.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>In December, my bank opened a new branch and my office moved to Melrose. I love Melrose and Main Street looked so festive for the holidays.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaEdVuI1PNVABLnbLpaIBPnC-A404elU9_BU4Azgzk3LDM90JfEB82UuoxmoSVrlpAwTYXiCODZ9or5TSEe9EpyulZ3OaelWIh4YXEo8Ew6DvKf5o_C_KOVMU9FEgh0ooJ-Z1GeuVtG4k/s960/Dec20202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaEdVuI1PNVABLnbLpaIBPnC-A404elU9_BU4Azgzk3LDM90JfEB82UuoxmoSVrlpAwTYXiCODZ9or5TSEe9EpyulZ3OaelWIh4YXEo8Ew6DvKf5o_C_KOVMU9FEgh0ooJ-Z1GeuVtG4k/w300-h400/Dec20202.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Turner's Restaurant had outdoor dining. The outdoor fires gave it a cozy feel. Some hardy souls did take advantage of safer dining.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbK9wHBS2yiMGZ7mKpuPiHWvSfTnNH7wWS1VWA9wVXx0OMoniXHpA9qX5GOkAlxe0-u6llU9FA_ckx9ZbtlQcCj5fbRIoWWbpFgeyDH-dV-Q1HAOlBRgr3Lhs5nRmCzk9bOT8GMVCLB3E/s960/Dec+20203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbK9wHBS2yiMGZ7mKpuPiHWvSfTnNH7wWS1VWA9wVXx0OMoniXHpA9qX5GOkAlxe0-u6llU9FA_ckx9ZbtlQcCj5fbRIoWWbpFgeyDH-dV-Q1HAOlBRgr3Lhs5nRmCzk9bOT8GMVCLB3E/w300-h400/Dec+20203.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">They even decorate the alleyway next to their restaurant.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbgb9xLnqGZeBq9h3knxQw88SS6UBlB1Gp5baxtWCysbLCzlnbFtIiiANqz2OkOHRh_RHFYWGIW0HiHoBDYjTR1ICXQbeBjS3mUppGfK2NkYDsGu_BCNcdZdEp5VGxjvwZ-Abp07yFkdU/s960/Dec20208.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbgb9xLnqGZeBq9h3knxQw88SS6UBlB1Gp5baxtWCysbLCzlnbFtIiiANqz2OkOHRh_RHFYWGIW0HiHoBDYjTR1ICXQbeBjS3mUppGfK2NkYDsGu_BCNcdZdEp5VGxjvwZ-Abp07yFkdU/w300-h400/Dec20208.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I wrapped presents last minute as usual but it didn't really matter. I was only seeing my sister on Christmas.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAuVWqRKKKEhRK6qaT1Szyb9-AKwCQgumZAUmJeX-FkeqjNWwq53yH7PqDkzDiQKVkony53_8urQy8anTuOUusL0MZkzKYS_SrNeqGQCdRlzV-AnMKRCfjx9PI8l9v5-CppAwGhu0T0n0/s1440/Dec202011.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAuVWqRKKKEhRK6qaT1Szyb9-AKwCQgumZAUmJeX-FkeqjNWwq53yH7PqDkzDiQKVkony53_8urQy8anTuOUusL0MZkzKYS_SrNeqGQCdRlzV-AnMKRCfjx9PI8l9v5-CppAwGhu0T0n0/w400-h300/Dec202011.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We had snow at Christmastime and I found an illuminated wreath to complement all the candles in the windows. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodDjtjpyMN69VVvocEt31O7C5Qo9r9XEXjStLW2yhJCzYIx4sVwUtdeScBFas4i-PgrOUpgGePVBTiASGxobLHZT66sI2HasUv-0JXNX0LLJa0uDq4u9-IkI7_49UQDVAP0Ttt4LdZtQ/s960/Dec202012.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodDjtjpyMN69VVvocEt31O7C5Qo9r9XEXjStLW2yhJCzYIx4sVwUtdeScBFas4i-PgrOUpgGePVBTiASGxobLHZT66sI2HasUv-0JXNX0LLJa0uDq4u9-IkI7_49UQDVAP0Ttt4LdZtQ/w300-h400/Dec202012.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I went with my sister and friends to the local golf course to watch the sky for the Christmas star.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8fmBI0gjJZESOnx8XJFZcte4zGAIpW6jQG2l3LMLZYCUZ6cttS_wcxU3SVj3v7plORTsQqmpzetv5CRk2E3Ydeu2R_kgZ-BOW9SnMygmtDq4PBH5N4W72huaSRCUiyhNccWRIvQqpbrY/s960/Dec202013.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8fmBI0gjJZESOnx8XJFZcte4zGAIpW6jQG2l3LMLZYCUZ6cttS_wcxU3SVj3v7plORTsQqmpzetv5CRk2E3Ydeu2R_kgZ-BOW9SnMygmtDq4PBH5N4W72huaSRCUiyhNccWRIvQqpbrY/w300-h400/Dec202013.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">It was cold but we had fun searching the night sky and seeing the constellations. I always think the Winter sky is spectacular.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjArShWTYn3b1OUvzYIshfVMoGdvrFVRFmq-3kOTv4KCtSZC_yiOKQCOE57PfetGWux7jrMA79w-A7Xc1WMGFqs01oYluJfn1Zj4vWFPW-2ms8mjpZMILcmZl3_fdvrL6ratSEFHzmi2MU/s960/Dec202015.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjArShWTYn3b1OUvzYIshfVMoGdvrFVRFmq-3kOTv4KCtSZC_yiOKQCOE57PfetGWux7jrMA79w-A7Xc1WMGFqs01oYluJfn1Zj4vWFPW-2ms8mjpZMILcmZl3_fdvrL6ratSEFHzmi2MU/w400-h300/Dec202015.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><div><br /></div>My sister and her friend Clare went carollng around my childhood neighborhood. My sister still lives in our childhood home. Recognize the lanterns? They're from my front steps.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4PxDxkFlrLsiwZO_xKlz9zA-C6aY2dEyxtxfQFfL1gKs_po2H34_aWBe3bw3h97KPYtqxvHS-EhWgL14Dmkeg-jHGZ1sIwIvIOtxMJVC18fahNO3BcHwB-xKzaJ8sKieCI7RvPh3VbN8/s960/Dec202016.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4PxDxkFlrLsiwZO_xKlz9zA-C6aY2dEyxtxfQFfL1gKs_po2H34_aWBe3bw3h97KPYtqxvHS-EhWgL14Dmkeg-jHGZ1sIwIvIOtxMJVC18fahNO3BcHwB-xKzaJ8sKieCI7RvPh3VbN8/w300-h400/Dec202016.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caught my sister as she walked to the neighbor's.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJPOT4LRh1fiQXBesM88vWBtVGQyjMpeSBy6lN-TeATBRGS-pr3ildiM7sxj-5LZQCkp6w3MRkYChzTbEkRKGxe6ckv87gJjlHoycgvmohlVeKzLIGUdOYTMLVO7Ck1cR8XRNdz-vjrKE/s960/Dec202017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJPOT4LRh1fiQXBesM88vWBtVGQyjMpeSBy6lN-TeATBRGS-pr3ildiM7sxj-5LZQCkp6w3MRkYChzTbEkRKGxe6ckv87gJjlHoycgvmohlVeKzLIGUdOYTMLVO7Ck1cR8XRNdz-vjrKE/w300-h400/Dec202017.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was a perfect evening for caroling.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHxBn17bizUhW9VKnpSt4mxa2nJcU-f4UGcuYunfIS_sipX64U4zvrN2lyWOWh2t0qXEDR1P_CURYSYmalzzWm8N1VgvreSxmttlmsocsJJsev3R6bxwFxGoXC94h9uvKv9XGM2fSYigU/s1440/Dec202018.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHxBn17bizUhW9VKnpSt4mxa2nJcU-f4UGcuYunfIS_sipX64U4zvrN2lyWOWh2t0qXEDR1P_CURYSYmalzzWm8N1VgvreSxmttlmsocsJJsev3R6bxwFxGoXC94h9uvKv9XGM2fSYigU/w400-h300/Dec202018.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I wish we could always keep our porch light on at night because the front of the house always looks so dark.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi42DihiXX22PaZictgNHAa6sf4tNw2pA5Y41bgG3I_CixjiTuCgoUc0A8ZNGMbpJ4OVUh1_CyuHFd0zGHhyphenhyphenchsIi1wofQLymefCJHEc_UWOd1M-sgoGX2OSWNbWjZSQ47t-nk9Xc9f5C8/s1440/Dec202019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1072" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi42DihiXX22PaZictgNHAa6sf4tNw2pA5Y41bgG3I_CixjiTuCgoUc0A8ZNGMbpJ4OVUh1_CyuHFd0zGHhyphenhyphenchsIi1wofQLymefCJHEc_UWOd1M-sgoGX2OSWNbWjZSQ47t-nk9Xc9f5C8/w298-h400/Dec202019.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I found myself "dressing up" just to go out for coffee.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLEglv3GFoYeMVXetIgedoW45ztMKO-T4qEOJriIpD8oN8_0aDW0S5wgR_aQpOFNtoDlZ2T448ROjHV_ulvO4AaKP4CCw2v-63yxWAqEf0EHvQxT_6PGR-4fJTsSaM56gOtcnqNRvXpDU/s1440/Dec202021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLEglv3GFoYeMVXetIgedoW45ztMKO-T4qEOJriIpD8oN8_0aDW0S5wgR_aQpOFNtoDlZ2T448ROjHV_ulvO4AaKP4CCw2v-63yxWAqEf0EHvQxT_6PGR-4fJTsSaM56gOtcnqNRvXpDU/w400-h400/Dec202021.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I changed out my mugs often for a little variety in my day.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUsiJgb-U_XYsHTXi1k30qVK4o8pkmfvMbFJsu9OCwFAEr0LNhbvSa2goDHs9MsHSRfhgn4P6Ozxw7IN9ktVs9tzjG-FbWHk9xrDez0p7ggHyCK9U4qTYSQdeQQhp8bd9z_ixK6DDlFtM/s1440/Dec202022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1072" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUsiJgb-U_XYsHTXi1k30qVK4o8pkmfvMbFJsu9OCwFAEr0LNhbvSa2goDHs9MsHSRfhgn4P6Ozxw7IN9ktVs9tzjG-FbWHk9xrDez0p7ggHyCK9U4qTYSQdeQQhp8bd9z_ixK6DDlFtM/w298-h400/Dec202022.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>So, here's the story of the cheese danish. I bought one at Starbucks, brought it home and forgot about it.</div><div>Found it later that night, cheese side down on the kitchen floor. Oscar must have sampled it but didn't like it. A few days later, I bought another Starbucks cheese danish. I got home and opened the passenger side door and the cheese danish fell out of the car and into a puddle. Cheese danish #2 also ruined. The next time I bought a Starbucks cheese danish I ate it in the car.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhk5N_nszZImSn4x_uGOjTkKtGJua88wqVJgoUptGxtsj2WhJorDhehcE9CwyBrZnQH4KTBN6MyDZOViCwWuIWEc76_0LjKFqCJ7HcWpSKgi-EzKLX3v9v-D4I-qDycdCf6pjLog_D1i4/s1440/Dec202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhk5N_nszZImSn4x_uGOjTkKtGJua88wqVJgoUptGxtsj2WhJorDhehcE9CwyBrZnQH4KTBN6MyDZOViCwWuIWEc76_0LjKFqCJ7HcWpSKgi-EzKLX3v9v-D4I-qDycdCf6pjLog_D1i4/w400-h400/Dec202023.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>We were very excited that our coffee meetups were across from the Reading Town Common which is always beautifully and colorfully decorated for the holidays.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfKyLuiLktT_hix1ttp6g5sw_D1j51_eHdyv7uxjZ158nPzSouLsgQcZKb4OkCDCY9eIiFS6zkRfXFkUhQPs4lVI7hw7WecIsQbt1J1KlznQPSQTFkjypbMl80A3ds7Bap0ZL7kNHhOI/s960/Dec20205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="489" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfKyLuiLktT_hix1ttp6g5sw_D1j51_eHdyv7uxjZ158nPzSouLsgQcZKb4OkCDCY9eIiFS6zkRfXFkUhQPs4lVI7hw7WecIsQbt1J1KlznQPSQTFkjypbMl80A3ds7Bap0ZL7kNHhOI/w204-h400/Dec20205.jpg" width="204" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We didn't see half of the people we usually see at Christmas. No parties, hardly any shopping but we still had fun. My sister and I had Christmas on the porch.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsUWyy6TR0Kh5jYvfox0w1URFHvzngXU0vnKeI1nt49debFL3d_jI-cM8O2YGPIbHbFKLdv6_Lk0e99gKGR49oNglifNo1U4WNuCRH_iBJWpkYxtqtLXcO3qIKvYLE15Nfv2vbAdU6n7k/s960/Dec20206.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsUWyy6TR0Kh5jYvfox0w1URFHvzngXU0vnKeI1nt49debFL3d_jI-cM8O2YGPIbHbFKLdv6_Lk0e99gKGR49oNglifNo1U4WNuCRH_iBJWpkYxtqtLXcO3qIKvYLE15Nfv2vbAdU6n7k/w400-h300/Dec20206.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We did the dinner swap again. Mary made a ham and potato casserole.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcGqadAdq2VnBnZk7JJcnzyXENQaT_CFxo8N2D0HPmsOSrZbTrwyiDjJoVtRAJPOtSbYSNx37mQSsUQ5TfJv8PTKNaTvcuImy2rhMDW-0xs0dgC-wyE44YM0DGbhgc3VukdoH4pMRUGCQ/s960/Dec20207.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcGqadAdq2VnBnZk7JJcnzyXENQaT_CFxo8N2D0HPmsOSrZbTrwyiDjJoVtRAJPOtSbYSNx37mQSsUQ5TfJv8PTKNaTvcuImy2rhMDW-0xs0dgC-wyE44YM0DGbhgc3VukdoH4pMRUGCQ/w300-h400/Dec20207.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My sister's neighbor gave me a present. She really enjoyed the caroling. All I did was take photos and video.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeiZ3zU9o06zmxA0JEEgxDg2IEj_g1aghQk2b9VVvQphc9KeNdQe7t7N11F5bRWsi2eEu0TAZcnCcEBD_Pm__RoQq8tGv-VennPCsYO95ET5egLtqcrhxOUolO396cE3lgpT_auFLLsk/s960/Dec20209.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="639" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeiZ3zU9o06zmxA0JEEgxDg2IEj_g1aghQk2b9VVvQphc9KeNdQe7t7N11F5bRWsi2eEu0TAZcnCcEBD_Pm__RoQq8tGv-VennPCsYO95ET5egLtqcrhxOUolO396cE3lgpT_auFLLsk/w266-h400/Dec20209.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My friend Debbi and I and Debbi's mom exchanged Christmas gifts in a donut shop parking lot. My sister gave Debbi a homemade gift.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3NZx59ytJ8rpJi2775fotpgsnCCNtgrhgR6dy30f9kAJ2hxWAQgXTwnIJ-l2BnZoSrPvrCkvLsUvpVT-ycNTRe3w3SAcv6u7p_LcchWt5hkzRm4Q7Mpk1z-7XTsrzg2W9etjRQyzYRgc/s960/Dec202010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3NZx59ytJ8rpJi2775fotpgsnCCNtgrhgR6dy30f9kAJ2hxWAQgXTwnIJ-l2BnZoSrPvrCkvLsUvpVT-ycNTRe3w3SAcv6u7p_LcchWt5hkzRm4Q7Mpk1z-7XTsrzg2W9etjRQyzYRgc/w300-h400/Dec202010.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">I gave Debbi a super warm shawl with pockets.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZeq5osRCJAYg3YPtIJJ7TkmaSPAQuF3LEsP6p0i8z8fwpLFnAVnr1KkTK-hlM6YzpF-Gmsd6__T7K3CgmEsbkJKjQ2usYtWRJS_lXGpVjI1e8HS-pqQ8rFC416fxBg9ntL45fL_xFvNY/s4032/20201224_133708.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZeq5osRCJAYg3YPtIJJ7TkmaSPAQuF3LEsP6p0i8z8fwpLFnAVnr1KkTK-hlM6YzpF-Gmsd6__T7K3CgmEsbkJKjQ2usYtWRJS_lXGpVjI1e8HS-pqQ8rFC416fxBg9ntL45fL_xFvNY/w300-h400/20201224_133708.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I met Jayn in our condo parking lot and we exchanged gifts.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjSXqKhimPgIYDNk5Vx6QIfVz8bpmucyhxQFCkU_KNSxZcg6rhY1EyV8uH5ed21qPn_RApdKW_5hpvQHROIXVzu2PX7KxZvgpfE2sS1ffqKeDy549R1jqx7SPHjCPXTaW8sgszGBFKjO4/s4032/20201223_140721.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjSXqKhimPgIYDNk5Vx6QIfVz8bpmucyhxQFCkU_KNSxZcg6rhY1EyV8uH5ed21qPn_RApdKW_5hpvQHROIXVzu2PX7KxZvgpfE2sS1ffqKeDy549R1jqx7SPHjCPXTaW8sgszGBFKjO4/w300-h400/20201223_140721.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's Debbi's Mom. She gave my sister and I some nice freezer meals. They were greatly appreciated.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcDJSIwGbEmLBMpnRG8ldwH39SoA40LVhwZzUUv6Kx-qADaLSNQ7mmupN0sRArgML-yX7grCOgfr4NBKa2zb9rjM06Dj507JSK2CRrzClu1xYm6DLX3HWLwjK26feoOSy_KtJibC7vey4/s4032/20201225_184840.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcDJSIwGbEmLBMpnRG8ldwH39SoA40LVhwZzUUv6Kx-qADaLSNQ7mmupN0sRArgML-yX7grCOgfr4NBKa2zb9rjM06Dj507JSK2CRrzClu1xYm6DLX3HWLwjK26feoOSy_KtJibC7vey4/w300-h400/20201225_184840.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I put up a mini tree for Christmas.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUJGLlEFh0HW_uOluDToqdH9a4a6lPuQyfy1ZDG_zoB8qFp9fJWXWM-QWYInp7mKgES45D0XrNt3zW45-y44miZV_sjKgZBByVvygsRPDjhc7BRL_O1IPqc0kGbTJ4Xe9HU_SCCOygmug/s4032/20201226_104903.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUJGLlEFh0HW_uOluDToqdH9a4a6lPuQyfy1ZDG_zoB8qFp9fJWXWM-QWYInp7mKgES45D0XrNt3zW45-y44miZV_sjKgZBByVvygsRPDjhc7BRL_O1IPqc0kGbTJ4Xe9HU_SCCOygmug/w300-h400/20201226_104903.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Oscar and I spent New Year's Eve together. We stayed up til midnight. No resolutions this year. We will take each day as it comes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you enjoyed my recap. Looking back through my photos I guess I did more than I thought I did and I also had more fun. Working from home was a blessing. I only took 2 vacation days from work last year. There was no need to take days off if there was nowhere to go. Quite a strange year.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p></div></div>Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09132687955890418093noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513207881066399311.post-11242050071189591262021-02-20T23:29:00.000-05:002021-02-20T23:29:41.511-05:002020 Hindsight- the year in review part one<p> </p><p>Hello, it sure has been a long time since I posted to my blog. I really felt like there was not much to say or anything new and of course, I haven't done very much. Then, I thought a year in review might be fun but it really wouldn't be that interesting. Then in January, there was so much going on politically I thought it would be rather frivolous to post. On Friday, I was speaking with a friend and she said she would enjoy reading a year in review post. So here it is, 2020.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDjGcb19lQ_fnDKvi54uUu0xST2J24gYZbivrpT6wJ_YbZRB2l0_ssw3vHV9Lex5m3Ygu7zwPrCSZ0xaZ1PMdosDkFbUcRXV5L7E0RO8Aub9hFy4EiuBpbWGKR2Rc-4DIVwKWrM4aBh2Q/s960/Jan20202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="528" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDjGcb19lQ_fnDKvi54uUu0xST2J24gYZbivrpT6wJ_YbZRB2l0_ssw3vHV9Lex5m3Ygu7zwPrCSZ0xaZ1PMdosDkFbUcRXV5L7E0RO8Aub9hFy4EiuBpbWGKR2Rc-4DIVwKWrM4aBh2Q/w220-h400/Jan20202.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>In January, we were all blissfully unaware of what was about to happen in the World and in our own country. My sister and I celebrated a friend's birthday at The Rising Eagle in Melrose, MA. We made sure to get seats by the fire, the best seats in the house. </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsKJbjJsaJ_yheLcyA9TuEEUPiVuPinIyW5e7vJyNCxaqeYsLo76PIMWzWV2Hb8GOfbo1Y6pjNuDLK9aWAdyRTafY1PwA7-eJYNlC3yDN1v-caaF_U01eWo2oqtPjMYMSr8DZmOIUylKw/s1440/Jan20204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsKJbjJsaJ_yheLcyA9TuEEUPiVuPinIyW5e7vJyNCxaqeYsLo76PIMWzWV2Hb8GOfbo1Y6pjNuDLK9aWAdyRTafY1PwA7-eJYNlC3yDN1v-caaF_U01eWo2oqtPjMYMSr8DZmOIUylKw/w223-h400/Jan20204.jpg" width="223" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I transitioned my door decor from Christmas to Winter.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha1VG9KzY2z5O9sw3EwW-TN7V-JLlMC6DFA6GFs1UAvjyaZYRQWlTYVHD-AOe8dj3k8luhup-0H2gHJ9JnzGCgiraRZmYhjhxogd41o-NTIhjnFZFISInioSgyUNZVK9rKGdYZ0mHHRhg/s1440/Jan20203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1440" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha1VG9KzY2z5O9sw3EwW-TN7V-JLlMC6DFA6GFs1UAvjyaZYRQWlTYVHD-AOe8dj3k8luhup-0H2gHJ9JnzGCgiraRZmYhjhxogd41o-NTIhjnFZFISInioSgyUNZVK9rKGdYZ0mHHRhg/w400-h225/Jan20203.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>We celebrated another friend's birthday in January. It looks so strange to see people so close together now.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjI43Bf0F-c-EGSeCL4JUjnw5LIMc2LLA_eotQuV8LyqK9mI51aVzD4Ll5_p8FDa214NTc_P8Q4Cj7L5LaxlDij0RTQT3YmRiifrz1_bfSzCCCkud5iL_FvQh5Gns-HMsE1IzLUynicvs/s1440/January2020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjI43Bf0F-c-EGSeCL4JUjnw5LIMc2LLA_eotQuV8LyqK9mI51aVzD4Ll5_p8FDa214NTc_P8Q4Cj7L5LaxlDij0RTQT3YmRiifrz1_bfSzCCCkud5iL_FvQh5Gns-HMsE1IzLUynicvs/w400-h400/January2020.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>I took an instagram class. My sister had gifted me a photo shoot from Jessie but I decided to take a class from her instead. I learned some great tech tips and how to increase my followers.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit3053RfLH2tDuyteySryMIOjQmPJC8Nvt1OFJ24BfX8QPN-hsgdi1Mn0NMvvvvCNWDuqCv2v2rui3jTwrhe2FHz2J3KXzxkcC6Nw2VLpwGYMdlrXpo6hfcF3MIxa-Rc5BC7ixUxVtFEc/s960/Feb20201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="960" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit3053RfLH2tDuyteySryMIOjQmPJC8Nvt1OFJ24BfX8QPN-hsgdi1Mn0NMvvvvCNWDuqCv2v2rui3jTwrhe2FHz2J3KXzxkcC6Nw2VLpwGYMdlrXpo6hfcF3MIxa-Rc5BC7ixUxVtFEc/w400-h225/Feb20201.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I attended a tavern night in February. I watched and sang and danced. So much talent that night at the<div>Woburn Public Library.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIaJukeombdXj3fPk23x23ZtyRWO02O3K2KrP4jqHz4HaR24tKP1jUjwMA5yaK3DWr2YqV4wrmHSk4OSkon6Uy9mWws6c-KPYblkTmnqlwIdQwC_C2p9b6fZ5-fL3QADRVuO_R_1OY0R8/s1944/Feb20202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1296" data-original-width="1944" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIaJukeombdXj3fPk23x23ZtyRWO02O3K2KrP4jqHz4HaR24tKP1jUjwMA5yaK3DWr2YqV4wrmHSk4OSkon6Uy9mWws6c-KPYblkTmnqlwIdQwC_C2p9b6fZ5-fL3QADRVuO_R_1OY0R8/w400-h266/Feb20202.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The library is spectacular! They had so many events planned for 2020.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWDXhqgiwoR7F5N5fUO3xR_X4gxtUQ-fAXMaufJgPKbt6xDKemWuXr_5Ll92GIEgLRLwKBjX9mgmbq6ieeuRH3YaEsF7-_LeBp_hyphenhyphen0I6GyKlVmypOJoK8NZhnjAaS7SeKal4RA0zsSa9I/s1080/Feb20203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWDXhqgiwoR7F5N5fUO3xR_X4gxtUQ-fAXMaufJgPKbt6xDKemWuXr_5Ll92GIEgLRLwKBjX9mgmbq6ieeuRH3YaEsF7-_LeBp_hyphenhyphen0I6GyKlVmypOJoK8NZhnjAaS7SeKal4RA0zsSa9I/w400-h400/Feb20203.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I found a new coffee shop! This one is in Lowell, MA at Mill No 5. It is called Coffee and Cotton. I sat by a non-working fireplace. The place had a great vibe.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ6-XmyepejzQO-NFmPopzFwWnqqE89i3NIj1lf8i8aiuqbrMX8Aj8IX7sqypT8nmmONIFg7CqX2UsTGlpP72ISJQbO9V8zSBLfbfl126URVrM0KqdaCZwI-NSlML6gJcUO1OSLM1oWqg/s1080/Feb20204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ6-XmyepejzQO-NFmPopzFwWnqqE89i3NIj1lf8i8aiuqbrMX8Aj8IX7sqypT8nmmONIFg7CqX2UsTGlpP72ISJQbO9V8zSBLfbfl126URVrM0KqdaCZwI-NSlML6gJcUO1OSLM1oWqg/w400-h400/Feb20204.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oscar demonstrated his best winter hygge moves.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1YnoqSgsphkJ7IPSmpfYWbbCPEbjomh1r3CRivoERXI-b9HkR586tteR82sZx1iSawXoNO_8uP4oeatTrnxw04jpSL9J5HcFoCzPSVQpowkhMmcX3vvRzv-5TXeoFNLehgeBPKfZhdUo/s960/Feb20205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="960" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1YnoqSgsphkJ7IPSmpfYWbbCPEbjomh1r3CRivoERXI-b9HkR586tteR82sZx1iSawXoNO_8uP4oeatTrnxw04jpSL9J5HcFoCzPSVQpowkhMmcX3vvRzv-5TXeoFNLehgeBPKfZhdUo/w400-h225/Feb20205.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I snagged a shot of the full moon from Caffe Nero in Andover.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbj4cbPsPiV76svVFnr4ytG3nX8H7ng3skF9iOzHvBbynsl2W6XEcapLYR6IN5FyAt87uLpuCYAi-Um0v_65Hi8S7P441LliT-Kn4iP79j2mDn7F0G7P4ZzKWS5X3frWndhxxpwl6Oks4/s1440/Feb20206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbj4cbPsPiV76svVFnr4ytG3nX8H7ng3skF9iOzHvBbynsl2W6XEcapLYR6IN5FyAt87uLpuCYAi-Um0v_65Hi8S7P441LliT-Kn4iP79j2mDn7F0G7P4ZzKWS5X3frWndhxxpwl6Oks4/w400-h400/Feb20206.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I think this was the last time I sat indoors and enjoyed a relaxing afternoon in a coffee shop. It was February 2020 at Kushala Sip in Stoneham.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjDGoo5BL8X9kdBCDC4t0c1BB0ihfil1Nm-KCIAE-ur5H6u4mP2-TJvp7SSVT2x295QPQfUxh_YmarpmT98BWBFzu0G4yNSKFDIY55kRo3MMrRda7vwT_ZafYGSFWsPvNbRDUrCK1ew80/s4032/20200209_124016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjDGoo5BL8X9kdBCDC4t0c1BB0ihfil1Nm-KCIAE-ur5H6u4mP2-TJvp7SSVT2x295QPQfUxh_YmarpmT98BWBFzu0G4yNSKFDIY55kRo3MMrRda7vwT_ZafYGSFWsPvNbRDUrCK1ew80/w400-h225/20200209_124016.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My sister and I attended a Valentine's Tea/Brunch at our friend Mary's house. Mary made the cute Valentine mug toppers. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzH2lOWERzzX_ZtmnWmtdeNY2E0G_tWovC7O2wnU9NylwvTupqwN2vWqgLrtrIfeFmBMSPZr2u2vReI7D6zroxi7DvWMw2-pkSweXiEdPIqH7MwAOMZuZsxZfUDgRVZcg2AFP2CNlAEPI/s4032/20200209_111837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzH2lOWERzzX_ZtmnWmtdeNY2E0G_tWovC7O2wnU9NylwvTupqwN2vWqgLrtrIfeFmBMSPZr2u2vReI7D6zroxi7DvWMw2-pkSweXiEdPIqH7MwAOMZuZsxZfUDgRVZcg2AFP2CNlAEPI/w400-h225/20200209_111837.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was fun to have tea with Mary's nieces and their friends.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRkPYNPciwyKHVffmqQxOHFck_k7RpIE2sY6NQaxrXuJ_3VUyX8KCBntkypCYdnjLY0m6A1UZp1SWSsBMwzVkCCa0dmRRTC68FIj3T2LjWMWs_TMdz1z40f_yH1IxLqkIL5Ch5SHD6AFA/s1440/March20201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRkPYNPciwyKHVffmqQxOHFck_k7RpIE2sY6NQaxrXuJ_3VUyX8KCBntkypCYdnjLY0m6A1UZp1SWSsBMwzVkCCa0dmRRTC68FIj3T2LjWMWs_TMdz1z40f_yH1IxLqkIL5Ch5SHD6AFA/w223-h400/March20201.jpg" width="223" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>March was the month when everything shut down. I am not a person who prepares in advance so some hard lessons were learned. I told my sister I had to get groceries as I didn't even have something for lunch. She made a sandwich and gave me some fixings for future meals.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhugUmtWMPeJIknNgsfOLVNpZOCocnTAUxnSK0E7Jsx8sTI5hgSmJjg9MNDuczcjS30uoEtzMmJGUlh52Kel-X4hH2Tw9sSt0x4KuPiWLQZY02sp1BLKZogHP2GScuQggICHyrA4V2vcVc/s1440/March20202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhugUmtWMPeJIknNgsfOLVNpZOCocnTAUxnSK0E7Jsx8sTI5hgSmJjg9MNDuczcjS30uoEtzMmJGUlh52Kel-X4hH2Tw9sSt0x4KuPiWLQZY02sp1BLKZogHP2GScuQggICHyrA4V2vcVc/w400-h400/March20202.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Oscar practiced his social distancing while watching our neighbor do a little Spring cleanup. Lockdown seemed exceptionally cruel as the weather was just starting to get nice.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKa0twzJdlHXSbXF2uNrzzgxV1oeku69erf0ZKJewC17CiwcRwKHKDUC-11PgMq3CMDDgrof8rthiVAJd6UVP7XltcT33X3sDtQdq8wOOhS2UzfvRWcCWqLeivoATp8In1xFRucRH8RO0/s4032/IMG_20200412_212605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKa0twzJdlHXSbXF2uNrzzgxV1oeku69erf0ZKJewC17CiwcRwKHKDUC-11PgMq3CMDDgrof8rthiVAJd6UVP7XltcT33X3sDtQdq8wOOhS2UzfvRWcCWqLeivoATp8In1xFRucRH8RO0/w300-h400/IMG_20200412_212605.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Casey stopped by on Easter Sunday with macarons she made. They were delicious!</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3RXTA8jB3pwZGKkEc8pe3KbBTtDeELJCtWLgSov4GBryjwMIXKl0cEOuI1nm0xQjJgRWnqjsG3eLq_01fs3wgjTeJ9Imi-4AX5qtpXtY4_f3CQu30oU9LSuvVMnJeLu0dy8pM_yIkdDY/s4032/20200412_163909.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3RXTA8jB3pwZGKkEc8pe3KbBTtDeELJCtWLgSov4GBryjwMIXKl0cEOuI1nm0xQjJgRWnqjsG3eLq_01fs3wgjTeJ9Imi-4AX5qtpXtY4_f3CQu30oU9LSuvVMnJeLu0dy8pM_yIkdDY/w225-h400/20200412_163909.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Spring had sprung at the condo and the weather got warmer.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbkYmXNclQxspg205Yv2wqjP3wzTkkJzFqWCBu-c5QORu9hiyZhMlRXd8PP3mhUhqjAn53zg1BLJyIAatv2JkOAPW7IKMW2YD6ZsdemstzbRyGirQMzOWr_9S8V0QmmlHArVsHpXyp2Lc/s920/20200422_134347.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="920" data-original-width="517" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbkYmXNclQxspg205Yv2wqjP3wzTkkJzFqWCBu-c5QORu9hiyZhMlRXd8PP3mhUhqjAn53zg1BLJyIAatv2JkOAPW7IKMW2YD6ZsdemstzbRyGirQMzOWr_9S8V0QmmlHArVsHpXyp2Lc/s320/20200422_134347.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I was still avoiding going anywhere and making due with whatever I had in the fridge. I lost a few pounds which was an unexpected perk of lockdown.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXsHJS0bZGZZAVO_VCPpqTsAfeC7-OjKmoXcCf0uEosg9MQBZdWY-npagMddRBUkYFqWu3cTx1G2RggxBkuvDCGjxpLmjlEvYJaxGKLHO4fOvGxEIdC2QDc0aj7-yA5aTAeV_ARhe5S6w/s1440/April20201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXsHJS0bZGZZAVO_VCPpqTsAfeC7-OjKmoXcCf0uEosg9MQBZdWY-npagMddRBUkYFqWu3cTx1G2RggxBkuvDCGjxpLmjlEvYJaxGKLHO4fOvGxEIdC2QDc0aj7-yA5aTAeV_ARhe5S6w/w223-h400/April20201.jpg" width="223" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I discovered online ordering and grocery delivery and even scored some toilet paper in April. Oh, the simple joys!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2uWeJ-85HWOPbZarS6xR9S1u8zP1cq9O8HMo4ZgSNEGn0CP-yVJ1LFZg2Y-GBnOeF0YvwrCQyLb3v85Isia3BqAjRL9Lmph5KikPsR5JVQO6g16E15H_1bL4lM995JIL-ckFuZHhrOE/s1440/May20201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2uWeJ-85HWOPbZarS6xR9S1u8zP1cq9O8HMo4ZgSNEGn0CP-yVJ1LFZg2Y-GBnOeF0YvwrCQyLb3v85Isia3BqAjRL9Lmph5KikPsR5JVQO6g16E15H_1bL4lM995JIL-ckFuZHhrOE/w400-h300/May20201.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I participated in my first ever drive by birthday party in May.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Thkgp2DI5dfTekfjAi5oYwfBIBmvusdxbyMVeqdMHR90rHff3uWrwqAxazSMQ7bPrupJQxuIRVHcXo89zzELYazpP2hqeKxgBv6abwX7aOE7LNj__gzMLPZ5rTU8Jgss4vmTrbxKaNY/s1173/May20202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1173" data-original-width="1173" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Thkgp2DI5dfTekfjAi5oYwfBIBmvusdxbyMVeqdMHR90rHff3uWrwqAxazSMQ7bPrupJQxuIRVHcXo89zzELYazpP2hqeKxgBv6abwX7aOE7LNj__gzMLPZ5rTU8Jgss4vmTrbxKaNY/w400-h400/May20202.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Oops, this was April. I loved seeing my sister's morning coffee sketches she put up on Facebook each day. This was from a photo of my cappuccino.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ddrcV3XjY4WJg8shz9v1Ls1wcTGwzFm8S7-G76hMMtz9AFE4NAlyKji5jQYJUTkcGevZhqFds8UlKuEebvjSpL9UPmRSYeaCEKaQPDphlusPceiIyOxN72L_NqF2Yp6nz_j963-2pO8/s960/May+20201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ddrcV3XjY4WJg8shz9v1Ls1wcTGwzFm8S7-G76hMMtz9AFE4NAlyKji5jQYJUTkcGevZhqFds8UlKuEebvjSpL9UPmRSYeaCEKaQPDphlusPceiIyOxN72L_NqF2Yp6nz_j963-2pO8/w300-h400/May+20201.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I got out of the house for more than a minute and loved the inspirational quotes on the small business storefronts in Reading, MA.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjphbTpbba1SnNkUG7aJntjqrS8S2pYkGP10WPT7YjJq8OtP4toA_wUncOUMVS0u-LiFcvhPVPwLqnZCIk8ijJ6MAEhyphenhyphenVbHaeyx9jqFbxJkHL221xkrMioUpTZP_l60KNzqtEMXqw9os20/s800/20200525_151701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjphbTpbba1SnNkUG7aJntjqrS8S2pYkGP10WPT7YjJq8OtP4toA_wUncOUMVS0u-LiFcvhPVPwLqnZCIk8ijJ6MAEhyphenhyphenVbHaeyx9jqFbxJkHL221xkrMioUpTZP_l60KNzqtEMXqw9os20/w300-h400/20200525_151701.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We had a little veggie garden at the condo. My neighbors built it and planted a variety of herbs and veggies and they shared some with me.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWfveaiv8auKzGQzEjNjBZDYILxRAkYz1UkqHzEAQ9Aw3ZLw6pKQO1VywGy58PLpDt-tzGOEDVdySUPnlqLx1Xkx-WBvSBBRnycwXsL7llYY2zjkYBeAQ8ABY93KyeV8t7T9-8AHk_Cfk/s920/Screenshot_20200529-185004_YouTube.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="517" data-original-width="920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWfveaiv8auKzGQzEjNjBZDYILxRAkYz1UkqHzEAQ9Aw3ZLw6pKQO1VywGy58PLpDt-tzGOEDVdySUPnlqLx1Xkx-WBvSBBRnycwXsL7llYY2zjkYBeAQ8ABY93KyeV8t7T9-8AHk_Cfk/s320/Screenshot_20200529-185004_YouTube.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I watched the Dropkick Murphy's perform a concert at Fenway Park. It was on You Tube and the stands were empty.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1mI54CumPSyvBpA5oiySP3eKKhyphenhyphenrsFYpzbObohi8pEfbNbh90gWlp3dhYq5aXkR2WqcoiNgJRnJq_WRBHtPxbc8aIuk42uediRZ9YGzXdB-7QviF8g1MH_4_J_tGU_MeU6EXFZ3GwMsI/s800/20200522_194751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1mI54CumPSyvBpA5oiySP3eKKhyphenhyphenrsFYpzbObohi8pEfbNbh90gWlp3dhYq5aXkR2WqcoiNgJRnJq_WRBHtPxbc8aIuk42uediRZ9YGzXdB-7QviF8g1MH_4_J_tGU_MeU6EXFZ3GwMsI/s320/20200522_194751.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I take care of the front garden and in May things were starting to grow. 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He liked our veggie garden a lot.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8r9Yd3k_AjrYxhuWzlsr_VJNUidBleVil-IjQvxPjiyvkvP4FOXVmtiuZmqNOj_7QIlyLXb6yE9zPzqCMBWJqsqIe-qbf033vnsZaI2Vc8L2cA2iZnkUUGTTFaj6VyOdWgoO3_rVsb0/s800/20200607_130028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8r9Yd3k_AjrYxhuWzlsr_VJNUidBleVil-IjQvxPjiyvkvP4FOXVmtiuZmqNOj_7QIlyLXb6yE9zPzqCMBWJqsqIe-qbf033vnsZaI2Vc8L2cA2iZnkUUGTTFaj6VyOdWgoO3_rVsb0/s320/20200607_130028.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Things started blooming in the front garden.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiBjdTM88Ce3W5LWm429ODevpNZEJ1JE_lDS7OkVcHGJbca6X9Ue-7chWAbF4Cq7VRuYGwJ0w2APW_IhRekQWLntZytB9pqXpIt1SQP7HmFRkI3vAuZ6IHc110Jp3mHT2b0fh4lsATtyU/s800/20200608_172619.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiBjdTM88Ce3W5LWm429ODevpNZEJ1JE_lDS7OkVcHGJbca6X9Ue-7chWAbF4Cq7VRuYGwJ0w2APW_IhRekQWLntZytB9pqXpIt1SQP7HmFRkI3vAuZ6IHc110Jp3mHT2b0fh4lsATtyU/s320/20200608_172619.jpg" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div>Oscar was thinking, when is she going to stop working from home?</div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-j-QKfhfhg6juk3AnGz2x13vOY5HeLrHX_FVH7kA3X0Gxw3FsBcIedRdhXsXitQrZcKD-6aKXgUA-DKX3t68eFnTcnj35TBJ0yzG2ChED3v2MEOaJ39SyYoNqAT7BGZPicLK1FIRWHg4/s2015/JUne20205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2015" data-original-width="1511" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-j-QKfhfhg6juk3AnGz2x13vOY5HeLrHX_FVH7kA3X0Gxw3FsBcIedRdhXsXitQrZcKD-6aKXgUA-DKX3t68eFnTcnj35TBJ0yzG2ChED3v2MEOaJ39SyYoNqAT7BGZPicLK1FIRWHg4/s320/JUne20205.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>June is my birth month. I usually plan a whole day trip with friends but not in 2020. We did patio dining at Bunratty Tavern in Reading. Friends sent birthday gifts by mail. Gena sent me this mug. I am a big Gilmore Girls fan so this was perfect for me. 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This was my birthday gift.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlpkhVadfdMgEeSz6dP6xN4PC44gFiMVg8gC2VofcTMoh2UT1QqjHgiPwKC-VDJUuVgXs4XEJKryBL7IwxUdF2Mqq3jKFsyn3IOhrHSU26gEF0CdtLlWTtC1PICxYRWstXj-RHQW5MQo8/s1080/June20203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlpkhVadfdMgEeSz6dP6xN4PC44gFiMVg8gC2VofcTMoh2UT1QqjHgiPwKC-VDJUuVgXs4XEJKryBL7IwxUdF2Mqq3jKFsyn3IOhrHSU26gEF0CdtLlWTtC1PICxYRWstXj-RHQW5MQo8/s320/June20203.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The veggie garden exploded with herbs and veggies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHqHNkCSt-6EVtq_TGQjSoLHVBSNUS0D0YMZCB4U8iVuA5NAJJvdzDXhty5B3LWUyo7V250KkB4uJFjF4PiHQ0e65mYF0m43rNzoP0HawUg4cGCvCv5eGqbqWpmNQJbbAk2aHq2Nx99YA/s1080/June20202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHqHNkCSt-6EVtq_TGQjSoLHVBSNUS0D0YMZCB4U8iVuA5NAJJvdzDXhty5B3LWUyo7V250KkB4uJFjF4PiHQ0e65mYF0m43rNzoP0HawUg4cGCvCv5eGqbqWpmNQJbbAk2aHq2Nx99YA/s320/June20202.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The peonies from the front garden always bloom around my birthday. I cut one this year. Aren't they perfect?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGon42ub4I8ThbGXa1zHnogFaRtxU2W09XlAzf58blp5W6L7fegXRLJYv5VoR7c0KnGVeODaFRAuZWlhjTVkMwWw7dBsLZB2ywCEaLvA84EKtBpGaziDO_1kLeGnfARLJqAayxMppCMU/s1080/June20201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGon42ub4I8ThbGXa1zHnogFaRtxU2W09XlAzf58blp5W6L7fegXRLJYv5VoR7c0KnGVeODaFRAuZWlhjTVkMwWw7dBsLZB2ywCEaLvA84EKtBpGaziDO_1kLeGnfARLJqAayxMppCMU/s320/June20201.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ninja, the neighbor's bengal cat visited while I was on the porch at my sister's. Sadly, Ninja passed away in 2020. I miss seeing him.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I thank you if you made it this far. This post was really long! I am going to stop here and continue in a few days. I'll recap July through December 2020 next time. I hope you'll come back to my blog for a visit. As always, I welcome your comments. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><p><br /></p></div></div>Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09132687955890418093noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513207881066399311.post-17105162287151889512020-07-10T23:41:00.001-04:002020-07-10T23:41:43.010-04:00Pardon my sanity in a world insane<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, I certainly didn't expect to be absent from my blog for this amount of a time. There wasn't really anything to report so I thought it might not be very interesting to read. I decided I'll just tell you what goes on in my daily life and it is probably very similar to yours!</div>
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My latest obsession is the garden at the condo. I water the flowers for the condo garden. "My" flowers are doing pretty well under my care. I talk to them and pay careful attention to them. I get a big kick out of them when they grow tall or wide or bloom at all.</div>
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Our condo garden is pretty simple. We have rhodendrons on either side of the front door, hydrangeas, lavender and asiatic lilies (purchased from QVC) and azaleas that never bloom and that is about it.</div>
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Here's a look from the side of the garden. We got a new flag this year. The other one was a bit ratty and about 10 years old. My upstairs neighbor bought it and she also bought the hanging basket flowers. Can you see that copper solar light at the bottom of the photo? Well, I bought a set of them and I wasn't sure I liked them.</div>
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When I first put them in the garden, I didn't like them. I thought they looked like aliens had landed on the lawn. They were really bright and we could use the light out front but I wasn't sold on them. I think I am getting used to them and I kind of like them now.</div>
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My second obsession these days is the patio. The patio is considered common area. Everyone is pretty much home now so I can't always have patio time. I do enjoy my afternoons on the patio and visits from my chipmunk friend. See him by the car?<br />
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Here's the littel cutie. I have yet to get an unblurry shot of him.</div>
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My birthday was June 15th. My sister and my friends and I did celebrate. We went to outdoor dining at Bunratty Tavern in Reading. They have a large patio and we scored the first reservation at 4:00PM. We figured we wanted to be first, less germs you know. It all went well. My sister gave me a Sheila Foley original, a watercolor of my cat Oscar dining al fresco. Note Cafe Chatelaine is the name of the restaurant. I absolutely love it and so does Oscar! Nobody knows me like my sister.</div>
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I titled this post Pardon my sanity in a world insane because that's how I am feeling these days. Thank you Emily Dickinson for your eloquent words. The world is insane and I can forsee myself retreating back to total quarantine as we did in March, April and most of May. Is it healthy to self isolate with just a few trips out for necessities and minimal contact with anyone? I am not sure but it does keep me sane. Tell me how you are coping? I want to hear your thoughts and perspective on a world insane.</div>
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It seems like as good a time as any to write a new blogpost. After all, I certainly have time on my hands but, not that much to say or do I? Fair warning, this is a long post.<br />
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How are you all doing with your quarantine? For me, I try to keep busy. I spend way too much time on the phone with family and friends and I watch way too much television.<br />
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My routine for television is as follows: Governor Cuomo update (I do not live in NY), Governor Baker update (I do live in Massachusetts), cable news, Gilmore Girls, cable news.<br />
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I don't know what day I am of my quarantine but I think it is roughly day 58. Sometimes it seems like a blur, like it went by very fast but then each day drags on. I do know that the South Boston St. Patrick's Day parade was cancelled, the Boston Marathon was cancelled, and the 4th of July festivities on the esplanade in Boston have been cancelled. Tom Brady has left the Patriots. The Red Sox are not playing as of yet, the Bruins will not be in the playoffs and the Celtics are not playing.<br />
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Meanwhile, I watched some really great movies. Paris Can Wait starring Diane Lane, The Hundred Foot Journey, and An Inspector Calls. Of course, the Gilmore Girls marathon was on over Mother's Day weekend.<br />
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Oscar has been my true and constant companion. I took this picture on the morning of April 17th and he was posing so perfectly for the camera. That afternoon, he was crying, didn't want his afternoon treats or his evening dinner and I knew something was up. I didn't want to break quarantine but I took him to the emergency vet that evening around 11:30. A masked vet tech took him from my car and into the vet's office. I hated sitting in the car outside in the parking lot, not able to comfort him. Also it was 36 degrees out and I did not want to run the heater in my car. Can't use gas during a pandemic.<br />
So I froze in the car for about 90 minutes. The blood work showed 2 liver values were significantly high. I was asked to return the next day with Oscar for an abdominal ultrasound. The good news was it was gallstones and not something more serious. Dietary supplements and antibiotics for 2 weeks brought down his liver values to remarkably impressive values according to his vet. Today, he is feeling and looking so much better! This kitty momma is so relieved!<br />
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I received so many acts of kindness during quarantine, from the happy meal my sister made me when I ran out of bread to the tea towel my friend Wendy sent me, to the macarons Casey made me for Easter. Jolie and Casey also dropped off Clorox wipes and a homemade mask. My bank has sent all employees gift cards to local restaurants, car washes and markets, and even a box of chocolates.<br />
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If you knew me personally, you would know I do not cook. I am pretty much the queen of takeout so quarantining has been a big wake up call for me. I actually have to make my own salads and my own coffee. I have to actually plan ahead for meals.<br />
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I need to keep more than a spare roll of toilet paper in my linen closet. Before Covid, I could just run to the convenience store across the street and grab a few rolls. Needless to say, my thinking has changed.<br />
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I now find the smell of toast very comforting. In fact, I savor many of the smells of my home. Coffee brewing, candles burning, shower gels and soaps. They all elicit a calm, safe response in me.<br />
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I have my groceries delivered and I have tried every shopping service there is. Prime, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods, Instacart and Mercato. I have had popovers delivered and apple cider donuts from a local farm. My sister and I share groceries and that works out well. Bags of Spring Mix are a life saver.<br />
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Does your community have artwork in the storefronts downtown? I am loving seeing all the beautifully lettered windows in the communities where I live and work and shop.<br />
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I am so lucky I can work from home. What a blessing! The bank is open and there are some essential people working every day but I can do my job from home. Work has slowed down but I was crazy busy in March and April. Now I have to tackle about 20 online courses I have been avoiding.<br />
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My sister and I helped our friends Mary and Don celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Don't worry, we social distanced. We were trying to figure out a way to celebrate with them during a pandemic and my sister said she could still fit into the bridesmaid dress she had worn at their wedding in 1980. She asked me if I could figure out how to blast their wedding song music from my phone. Done, I had a portable Bose speaker and I added the song to a playlist on my phone. We drove up to their home (in separate cars), played the music and as they came to the door, my sister appeared in her bridesmaid dress. We asked them to come outside and under the moonlight and streetlights we had them dance to the song. In case, you're curious it was Longer by Dan Fogelberg. We all had a good laugh. It was just what we needed.<br />
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If you read this whole post, congratulations! I'd love to hear how you've been coping with Covid quarantine. Please leave a comment and let me know how you are doing. Soon enough we'll be back outdoors and out and about and posting about more pleasant things. For now, stay home and stay safe!<br />
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<br />Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09132687955890418093noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513207881066399311.post-4209175762219829842020-02-25T22:39:00.001-05:002020-02-25T22:39:19.295-05:00Fun things to do in New England<br />
I always enjoy researching fun things to do in my area. No matter the season, there's so much going on. What's your passion? History, music, tea, animals, photography adventures? Perhaps one of these events will strike your fancy.<br />
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Here are my top picks for the end of February and the month of March. I hope to attend all of the events listed. I already purchased a ticket to the Crane Beach Photo Safari. If I attend an event, I will post about it. So don't forget to check the blog regularly.<br />
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An afternoon of Irish Music with The Ivy Leaf March 7th, 2:00 Woburn Public Library, Woburn , MA (photo credit Woburn Public Library)<br />
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Enjoy Irish Music by the fireplace.<br />
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Tea in Helen's Library- March 7th 2-4PM Stevens- Coolidge Place, North Andover, MA<br />
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Crane Beach Photo Safari March 22nd 6-8PM Ipswich, MA (photo credit and description thetrustees.org)<br />
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Winter on Crane Beach offers us a unique opportunity to go where we've never gone before - on the sand! </div>
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Join us on a fun and educational oversand adventure as we explore the winter landscape of Castle Neck and Crane Beach. You will learn all about the natural history of the barrier beach as we keep a look out for winter wildlife including snowy owls!</div>
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In this special photography offering of our Crane Beach Safari, we will be prowling the beach at prime photo time: one hour before sunset (golden hour) through the last glimmer of sunset, possibly getting into blue hour. You will be joined by a professional photographer who will be on hand to guide composition and offer advice on camera settings. The fact that we'll be on wheels means that we'll be able to travel to seek out spectacular locations while not wasting time on foot that could be spent behind the lens!<br />
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Which events interest you? How do you spend the last months of Winter in your area? Leave a comment, I love to hear what you have to say.</div>
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Part 2 of my Year in Review for 2019. Did I ever tell you I am a procrastinator? I just couldn't leave 2019 unfinished, so here are photos from the last 6 months of the year.<br />
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I got to play with kittens in July!<br />
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I attended the Melrose Chamber's Summer Stroll and photographed the event.</div>
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The night of the Stroll was spectacular and it was very well attended. Such a great event for the City of Melrose.<br />
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I cat sat Sam and his brother Milo. Same reminds me so much of Percy and at first it was a little hard to even look at him. Sam is a sweet cat and a pure joy to feed and play with. So I am glad I took the assignment.<br />
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In August, I purchased a share of flowers from Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester. I am so happy I discovered the farm. They have workshops and Farm to Table dinners. What a hidden gem!<br />
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I attended a Wakefield Chamber networking event by Lake Quannopowitt. Another gorgeous night by the water!</div>
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And yet another event by the Lake in Wakefield. This was the annual ice cream social at the Hartshorne House. Can you tell I love community events?<br />
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For my sister's birthday present, I bought tickets to a Steampunk Festival and Tea in Maine. We dressed the part.<br />
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My sister and I also made our annual visit to Nubble Light in York, Maine.</div>
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We always enjoy spending the day outdoors by the lighthouse.</div>
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And we always make a Stonewall Kitchens stop on the way to the lighthouse. The Stonewall store is fresh and clean and stocked with so many goodies. We enjoy coffee and a pastry before heading north to our friend's cottage. Stonewall Kitchens has some amazing gardens. I had to spend a few minutes photographing the flowers and bees and dragonflies.<br />
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My own garden was blooming as well. This was the second year for my Asiatic lilies and I was so pleased to get more blossoms this year.<br />
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It was nice to have farm fresh flowers every week.</div>
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And Oscar was always ready for snuggles no matter what season it was.</div>
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In September, I photographed the Victorian Fair for the Melrose Chamber.</div>
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I attended Hydrangea Day at the West Parish in Andover. This is such a cool thing. At the end of the season, the church allows people on their grounds to pick hydrangeas from their amazing gardens. They say it makes it easier for their gardener who would have to prune hundreds of bushes.<br />
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I brought my hydrangeas to a favorite store in North Reading, Brissonte, for some assistance with floral arranging. Colleen helped me pick out some lovely galvanized buckets and styled the hydrangeas for me.<br />
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In October, my friend (and Oscar's foster mom) had an Autumn/ Halloween luncheon. Her home is amazing and the food is always delicious.<br />
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What's October without a twilight graveyard tour? I always enjoy the Wakefield Historical Society's event at the Old Burial Ground.<br />
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It gets pretty dark by the end of the tour so flashlights are a must. You wouldn't want to miss all the history right in front of you.<br />
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Wakefield also has a cool event for Halloween at the Beebe Library. The High School Art students always do a great job with their jack o lantern interpretations.<br />
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I try to visit The Whiffle Tree Candle Shoppe every October. I buy my favorite Fall Scents there and the property is so quintessential New England.<br />
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I love to see leaves on rooftops and old style fences. The Whiffle Tree property is a Fall refuge for me.<br />
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Sometimes Fall is just as beautiful on my own patio. I sit out on the patio until it gets super cold.<br />
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November was a cold month. I was involved in the planning of an event for the Friends of Melrose Memorial Hall. In fact, I am on the board of directors of this non-profit. We had an open house day and there were reenactors, fifers, and singers, artifacts from the Civil War, and kids activities.<br />
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I was photographing some of the artifacts that were on display when one of the singers from Linen and Lace walked behind me. She appeared almost ghostlike as she sauntered by in her period attire. I think it made for a very cool photograph.<br />
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Speaking of history, I attended the pre-opening of the Rising Eagle Publick House in Melrose. What a cozy spot they have opened on Main Street. I loved everything I ate that evening.<br />
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My friend Gena visited from Charlotte, NC. When I asked what she wanted to do when she arrived she said, "I want to see water." So I took her to Plum Island on an extremely cold day. We didn't care,we had pancakes for breakfast, a ride around the North Shore and then a stop for some antiquing.<br />
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December was filled with holiday activities. Jolie and Casey outdid themselves with their holiday party in Georgetown. You will not find a more festive setting. I watched football at the party with a few of the guys, then filled my face, played with cats, listened to a sing-a-long and admired the presentation skills of the hostesses. </div>
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I attended a Christmas Tea at The Hartshorne House in Wakefield. This a free event and a Christmas highlight for me.<br />
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I hadn't attended my hometown tree lighting in several years but last year I decided to attend. Our Town Common was transformed by lighting and holiday activities. It was breathtaking. I joked with friends that it really looked like it was a scene from a Hallmark Christmas movie!<br />
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And just when it couldn't get any better, it did! As if on cue it started to snow and snow hard. The scene turned into a snow globe and then there was singing and the lighting of the large tree on the Common. It was so amazing with everyone in such festive spirits. I will definitely attend again.<br />
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Jolie had a holiday marketplace in her barn. I did some damage to my bank account but that's fine. I love to support local artists and if they are friends, even better!<br />
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I added to my gigantic mug collection. This one from Sweet Mint Handmade has everything going for it. Nice and big, a campfire mug, a great purple color and a wonderful sentiment. See the mug topper cookie? My friend Mary made them for the holidays. It's a gingerbread cookie and she made them shaped like hearts, stars and houses. So adorable and delicious!<br />
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If you are reading this I want to thank you! I know this was an extremely long post and I appreciate you sticking with me. I did not blog very much last year so I decided to catch you up with my year in review posts. This year I hope to blog more consistently about my lifw in New England so check back often for new posts and please leave a comment. I love comments!Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09132687955890418093noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513207881066399311.post-58617558038252753742020-01-15T01:16:00.001-05:002020-01-15T01:16:42.673-05:002019- the year in review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I think it's about time I did my year in review post. I had fun looking at all my photos and remembering the good times I had in 2019. I was a slacker as a blogger in 2019 so I will catch you up in this post and a second post later in the week.<br />
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We had snow in January and I took this pic through my bedroom window. This is my neighbor's barn. The snow and the lights enchanted me. I love this view from my condo.</div>
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I spent a bitter cold evening at The Old Manse in Concord for their Full Moon Meditation. The day before, I was at The Old Manse for Romance at the Old Manse, a program to learn about the love stories of the residents at this property. After the lecture we learned about and sampled chocolate from Taza Chocolate of Somerville.<br />
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I held a Celebration of Winter party at the Hartshorne House in Wakefield. Casey created and manned the cocoa bar.<br />
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Hot butternut squash apple soup warmed up the evening. I loved the view of the frozen lake from the back of this historic home.<br />
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I took a cat sitting job for two adorable kitties. No, I don't think his momma wants him on the counter.<br />
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March is still a cold month in New England so I enjoyed snuggling Oscar and Percy.<br />
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I enjoyed volunteering at an Irish Celebration at Melrose Memorial Hall. I am on the Board of Directors of the Friends of Melrose Memorial Hall.<br />
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The concert was exceptional and very well attended!</div>
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My sister and I joined friends at the Blossoms at the Beebe gala in Wakefield. The theme was masquerade. Here's my sister in her outfit for the evening.<br />
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The Beebe Library has a beautiful brick patio in front of the building so I took advantage of the early evening light to snap a photo of the downtown.<br />
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I joined a social media group in Melrose. We meet once a month and support each other by following each other's accounts. We have a great group of women.<br />
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I attended the Soul Lantern walk in Woburn. Walkers made or purchased pre-made lanterns to honor a loved one and they walked around Horn Pond at dusk. It was beautiful to see.<br />
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A friend had a birthday with a zero and she wanted to go for afternoon tea. So I took her to the Inn at Hastings Park in Lexington for an elegant tea for two.<br />
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Isn't this house adorable? It is actually the place of business of a law firm. I had quite a few closings here in May. It was a good month and year businesswise.</div>
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Percy was diagnosed with lymphoma. It actually showed up as a mass in his eye. It was aggressive. The diagnosis was shocking to me as Percy had never been sick a day in his life. We started a prednisone regimen as I did not want to put him through chemo. The result would not have given him more time so why subject him to lengthy vet visits?</div>
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May is small business month and for the last four years I have done a 30 day challenge. I visit a different small business every day and make a purchase. Then I post on Facebook to give the business exposure. One of the businesses I visited was Ceramica in Stoneham. I painted an owl bowl and picked up the finished product the next week. Let's say my bowl needed work but I had fun.<br />
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I visited Perrella Jeweler's in Melrose. This claddagh bracelet went home with me. I wear it almost every day.<br />
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And I really enjoyed visiting Ryer's Country Store for lunch. Here's the owner Mark posing on the porch of the store. The store is filled with antiques and memorabilia. So much to look at and the food is great!</div>
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June is my birth month so I celebrated with friends and family in Rockport, my go to destination. The weather was perfect!<br />
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My friend Debbi and I watered goats at Spot Pond. We signed up to be volunteers and we spent time with the goats twice. We both want to do it again this year.</div>
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Percy passed away the day after my birthday. His little body could fight no longer. It was only 4 weeks since he was diagnosed. His absence is felt to this day.</div>
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I focused on Oscar after giving Percy all my attention. Oscar was grieving too. He is such a good boy.</div>
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My sister and I joined in the 375th anniversary celebration for the Town of Reading. The town had activities all month. </div>
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I have been dreading writing this post. In fact, it has taken me six months to do so. My youngest baby Percy passed away on June 16th. It was only 4 weeks from a diagnosis of lymphoma til it was time for me to say goodbye. I could not let him suffer. He had never been sick a day in his life before that.<br />
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Percy enjoyed his life at Café Chatelaine. He enjoyed watching the fake fire in the electric fireplace.<br />
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He loved to mix it up with his brother Oscar. From day one, he was the aggressor.<br />
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He always thought he was the alpha cat and Oscar allowed him to believe it. </div>
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He would watch sports with me. </div>
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He had no regard for personal property. He broke teacups, ripped drapes and clothes. He knocked things in the garbage disposal that shouldn't be in the disposal. <br />
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He would sneak up on his sister. Which was never well received.</div>
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He helped himself to anything anyone was eating and invited himself to dinner parties.</div>
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I fell in love with him the day I met him in York, Maine. All alone and hanging out at a friend's cottage rental, he charmed all of us that day.<br />
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Oh yes, he broke a lamp or two. You are a one-man wrecking crew I used to tell him.<br />
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He loved hard and played hard. He was capable of such affection.</div>
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I was totally mesmerized by his presence.</div>
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And completely exasperated by his playful spirit.</div>
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Oscar misses his wrestling buddy. </div>
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I miss his sweet face.</div>
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And his stage presence. Oh, how he loved to be photographed!</div>
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Life was never dull with him. He never got out of his kitten stage. </div>
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He would get right in my face when he wanted to express an opinion.</div>
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He really was the life of the household.</div>
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Today is Independence Day, a day for celebration of our country in the USA. Will you celebrate on land or sea? With fireworks? Parades? Cookouts or historical reenactments? Will your celebration include family or friends? Music or quiet pursuits?<br />
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The area around Spot Pond is so beautiful in the Spring and I am lucky it is in my hometown of Stoneham, Massachusetts. I was at Spot Pond yesterday to receive some training. More about that in a minute.<br />
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The stone building is the John Bothume house, built in 1848 and now a visitor center at the pond.<br />
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This is a relaxing area for fishing, boating or hiking.</div>
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This man was fishing and he took his little dog with him. The dog just watched from a chair.<br />
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Back to the training. I signed up with a friend to feed and water goats by the pond. The goats have a very special job. They are tasked with eating the invasive plants in the area. It will take two weeks.<br />
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I get to pet them and photograph them and there will be several meet and greets for the public to see the goats.<br />
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This little girl will feed the goats with her Mom. She was so adorable. She couldn't stop hugging them!<br />
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I tried to get a selfie but it wasn't easy. I took this right before I got impaled. Just kidding, the goats are very gentle creatures.<br />
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This young man also was a volunteer.</div>
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There are four goats in all and we have to do a head count when we take our shift.</div>
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They were quite entertaining.</div>
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Here's the group of volunteers.</div>
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This one let me pet his beard. Well, I think it was a him. Beards are common on male goats but females can also have them.<br />
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This goat had a pink collar. None of the goats had names. I will have to think of some.</div>
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There will be photo opportunities.</div>
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I was calling this one the Poser. He was very interested in the camera.</div>
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This one was shy.</div>
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There's the Poser striking another pose.</div>
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And giving kisses as this woman shows him her selfie.</div>
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I like this one, very gentle personality.</div>
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The electric fence is for the goats' protection from predators. We have to disarm it to get into the enclosure and then turn it back on before we leave the grounds.<br />
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There's the water station to the left.</div>
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And the device that turns the electric fence on and off.</div>
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It's Springtime in New England and although not much is blooming where I live right now, it won't be long. So I thought I would let you in on some cool places to get your flower fix.<br />
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Last year, I blogged about my trip to the Wicked Tulips Flower Farm in Johnston, Rhode Island. I signed up for emails from Wicked Tulips so I know when their tulips are in full bloom. Click <a href="https://wickedtulips.com/">here</a> for their website.<br />
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They have U- Pick events where you can pick your own tulip bouquets. </div>
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So buy your tickets as soon as you get the email so you, too, can tip toe through the tulips in May.<br />
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The next place to check out is the Cape Cod Lavender Farm. If you enjoy walking through fields of lavender this is your place. Click <a href="http://capecodlavenderfarm.com/">here</a> to visit their website.<br />
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It blooms in June or July. Check the website before making the trip to Harwich.<br />
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There is a path that leads to some fairy houses and lovely flowers so there is more to see than the lavender. This farm is smaller than Wicked Tulips.<br />
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And in late August/ early September you can visit fields of sunflowers at Colby Farm in Newbury.<br />
Click <a href="https://www.colbyfarms.com/">https://www.colbyfarms.com/</a> for their website.<br />
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The last time I went to Colby Farm it started to rain but only briefly and then the sky was amazing! Pink clouds against a blue sky made for some dramatic photos.<br />
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It's a fun trip to visit the farm but it can be quite crowded if you go on the weekend. There was a long line of cars waiting to get into the parking lot the last time I visited. Of course, how could anyone stay in a bad mood with these cheery faces all around you?<br />
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I hope you will consider a trip to one or all of these farms. You won't be disappointed!<br />
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I registered for the Full Moon Meditation at The Old Manse in Concord, MA about a week ago. At the time I did not know that I would come down with a head cold. I could have easily cancelled as I signed up to go solo and the cost was only $5.00.<br />
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But, the weather was perfect for viewing the Super Moon and there was snow cover and I really wanted to go. So I brought plenty of tissues and bundled up and drove to Concord.<br />
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The temperature was below freezing but I didn't care, just look at the sight as I drove up to this historic home.<br />
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The fire awaited us and we were given camp chairs for seating. I knew the evening would be peaceful and calming so I rushed to take photos before we started the meditation. We had been warned that although the ground had about 3 inches of snow there was ice underneath. I was careful when approaching the fire but in my rush to get some great photos I stepped on a patch of ice. Yes, I fell on my butt. Thankfully I have ample padding there so I bounced up as quickly as I fell. Of course my clothing got wet and that's not a good way to start an evening outside in 20 degree temps.<br />
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I dusted myself off and wrapped myself in the blanket I brought with me. Snug as a bug I was. Katie tended to the fire and set a beautiful scene.<br />
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I loved watching the sparks fly in the quiet night. Just trees and starlight skies surrounding us.<br />
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We had about a dozen brave ladies at the meditation. We listened as Sarah, the on-site director read from Ralph Waldo Emerson's writings about night and moonlight. After she finished the reading, we were guided through meditation exercise and then we spent about 10 minutes in quiet reflection. I felt the warmth of the fire on my face and neck and I noticed the sound of the crackling fire. We heard geese flying by.</div>
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It felt colder after the meditation. I had shared my blanket with a woman who had been on many meditation events and owl prowls, etc. She was quite interesting and clearly a lover of nature.<br />
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Katie did a great job managing the fire and Sarah was wonderful with the meditation and Emerson's nature readings.<br />
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By the way, I found this event on the Trustees website, click <a href="http://thetrustees.org/">here</a> to see upcoming events if you live in the area.<br />
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At first, I thought that was my thumb in the photo but it was the hat on the woman next to me. I chuckled that I took this photo twice. It was so dark I couldn't see much. I had to just point and shoot and hope the photo would reveal something cool.<br />
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The smell of a campfire is so comforting to me. I highly recommend a full moon meditation and don't worry that you missed this one. The Old Manse offers them seasonally according to Sarah.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09132687955890418093noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513207881066399311.post-75193132056086378832019-02-06T00:34:00.000-05:002019-02-06T00:34:02.883-05:00A Winter Party at Hartshorne House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Winters can be pretty long in New England but I don't mind. Not when I live near beauty like this.<br />
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This is stunning Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, Massachusetts.</div>
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And this is the entrance to the historic Colonel James Hartshorne House which sits on beautiful Lake Quannapowitt. This is also the location of my recent Winter party.<br />
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I've always wanted to have a party at this lovely home so I decided to rent it last Saturday night. The temps were below zero but that just added to the charm of it all. See that little illuminated globe? It is an ice lantern that I made with my friend and co-worker Janet. We made four of them to grace the outside of the house. I must say they looked really cool (no pun intended).<br />
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Come on in and join the fun. You can sign in after Dan. Although that is a pheasant feather and not a writing instrument.<br />
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Paul and Deb are already here and enjoying the warmth of the home.</div>
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I have so many people to thank for their contributions to the party. My sister Sheila and friend Don were in charge of lighting and decorating the home. I brought my favorite décor items and they made it all look like it had always been there. The twinkle lights, the pinecones, the twigs, all lent a rustic, yet elegant air to the rooms. Exactly the look I was going for.<br />
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Let me show you what was on the menu for the evening. Everything was served buffet style as a sit down dinner with many tables would not have worked with the home's small rooms.<br />
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This is baked brie with fig and almond accompanied with berries and crackers.</div>
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The soup for the evening was butternut squash apple. The soup and baked brie came from ZuZu's Café in Wakefield. The sea salt focaccia bread was made by my friend Jolie. If you read my blog you know that Jolie's Christmas parties are legendary.<br />
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And she also made mini quiches.</div>
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Here's a look at the table.</div>
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Here's another view. The lanterns really added such a nice touch and fit perfectly with the décor in this home. Parts of the home date back to 1681.<br />
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I never entertain without my tea chest and Harney teas are always a favorite. My guests had many choices.<br />
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Jolie's daughter Casey was in charge of serving. In fact, she created this station. She made chocolate spoons and her special blend of hot chocolate. She brought her own mugs and decorated the tiered tray.<br />
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Here she is in action and she didn't stop all night!</div>
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Mary enjoyed her hot chocolate!</div>
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This one was all mine!</div>
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My friend Mary made these adorable gingerbread mug toppers.</div>
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I drank my hot chocolate outside as I had to check on the ice lanterns. I couldn't wait to see how they looked illuminated at night. </div>
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It was all so perfect as I could see skaters on the lake creating a wintry backdrop for my party.</div>
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Yay! The lanterns looked great! I was hoping passersby could see them from the street.</div>
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I couldn't resist taking a photo of Casey's cocoa station through the window. It looked so warm and inviting.<br />
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The guests had some great conversations. Many of them were historical re-enactors so they appreciated the history of the house.</div>
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The party had a nice, relaxed atmosphere.</div>
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My vintage skates found a perfect spot to hang out.</div>
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And my vintage snowshoes nestled right into the corner, looking like they had always resided there.<br />
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This, I am told, is a Rumford fireplace. There is no open flame allowed in the Hartshorne House so twinkle lights to the rescue!<br />
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The Hartshorne House has resident caretakers. Allen and his wife are this year's residents. He was great to work with when I planned the party. He was so nice to make an appearance at the party and speak about the history of the house.<br />
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There were several options at the dessert table. First, Jolie's famous yule log or buche de l'hiver (Winter log). Look at the chocolate pieces made to look like bark and meringue mushrooms and greenery. A fantastic presentation and oh so delicious!<br />
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You may have noticed the snow globes on the tables. I used them to label each food item. Normally they are picture frames. My sister did the lettering for each one.<br />
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Mary made all of my favorites desserts. On the top tier of the tray, we had snowdrops which are lemon cookies with icing. The cookies were dubbed snowdrops by my father years ago. The other tiers held gingerbread snowflake cookies and mini apple pies.<br />
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The pies were a big hit. Luckily, Mary grabbed a few for me to take home.</div>
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Jolie actually made two of the buche de l'hivers. The first one had a chocolate ganache topping, and this one is the second one. The topping is buttercream.<br />
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It was a fabulous party if I do say so myself. I could not have pulled it together without the help of my friends and sister. They are the most creative and talented people I know. Everything came off as planned from the ice lanterns to the décor to the unbelievable food. I hope my guests felt the same way. I am truly blessed.<br />
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Two weeks into 2019 and I am just getting around to my 2018 year in review post. I guess I should have made a resolution about procrastinating. Anyway in January, we had a blizzard and of course I went outside to take photos.<br />
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I went to Diane and Michael's after the holidays party. You may remember that Diane and Michael were my cat Oscar's foster parents.<br />
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I took this photo of the lights and this beautiful church in downtown Wakefield. This is my view when I leave my job at the bank each night. Little did I know that in October this iconic church would be struck by lightning with damage so severe it had to be demolished.<br />
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I spent many a Winter evening at Caffe Nero in Reading and in 2018 I met one of my blog readers here.</div>
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Winter sure is pretty in Wakefield, Massachusetts. I really do not mind snow and cold.<br />
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But it is also fun to snuggle with kitties especially when the temperatures drop.</div>
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In March, my sister and I visited a favorite breakfast spot, Sugar Magnolia's. It's in Gloucester if you ever want to check it out.<br />
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My sister's art class decided to portray characters in Norman Rockwell's paintings. They always have a good time.<br />
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Ha! Look at my sister as the girl outside the principal's office. I do not remember the actual name of the painting.<br />
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I love photographing re-enactments. This one was in Lexington, Massachusetts in April.</div>
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I attended a 60's themed event. Everyone did a great job choosing their outfits.</div>
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In May, I attended a royal wedding tea and I also wore a fascinator.</div>
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I had 4 cat sitting jobs. Bing and Barley are my upstairs neighbor's cats. Such good boys!<br />
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In May and June, I loved watching my garden grow. My little caterpillar is made from rakes.<br />
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I visited a tulip farm in Rhode Island.</div>
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And had an outdoor tea in Providence on that same day.</div>
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I saw John Sebastian in Rockport, Massachusetts.</div>
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And I planned my birthday celebration. Hunting for beach glass was on my list of activities.<br />
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I played with kittens at a local shelter and thought about adopting this little one. But, I came to my senses.<br />
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I enjoyed patio time at my condo.</div>
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We celebrated my sister's birthday in August and continued the tradition of hunting for beach glass. This time we went to a beach in Rockport, Massachusetts.<br />
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In August, my sister and I visited our friends at their cottage across from Nubble Light in York, Maine.<br />
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In September, I attended Melrose's first annual Porchfest. This group is called Linen and Lace.<br />
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I photographed a charity event at a Subaru dealership for PAWS in Wakefield. I loved seeing all the dogs and cats.<br />
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In October, I bought a new car, a Toyota Rav 4. My salesperson is named Prince and yes the car is purple or Black Currant Metallic to be exact.<br />
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I attended a silent movie screening of Phantom of the Opera with this dapper duo. The vintage organ behind them was restored and an organist played tunes and sound effects for the movie.<br />
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I was excited to cat sit Leo and Forest twice this year. This is Forest and he is moving with his brother and Mommy to South Carolina. So sadly, I won't see them again.<br />
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Percy was featured in Fifi O'Neill's book Rescue Me. You can buy the book on Amazon, the proceeds benefit animal shelters across the country.<br />
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I attended a book signing with author and television personality Hank Phillipi Ryan. She gave such an interesting talk at a local bookstore.<br />
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We celebrated Thanksgiving together.</div>
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My sister and I saw Michelle Obama speak at the Boston Garden.</div>
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I met my friend Wendy in Falmouth for a book signing with Susan Branch. You can call us Susan Branch groupies, we won't mind.<br />
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In November, it was hot chocolate season which always means a trip to Burdick's in Harvard Square.<br />
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I went to a Christmas Tea at the Hartshorne House in Wakefield. </div>
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I took a Christmas portrait after we gathered for Christmas dinner at Elli and Debbi's house.<br />
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Also in December, we took a day trip to York, Maine for my friend Don's birthday. This lobster trap tree was outside Stonewall Kitchen.<br />
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My sister and I met friends at the Inn at Hastings Park for a Winter Wonderland Tea.</div>
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And of course, I attended Jolie and Casey's annual Christmas party. This year, there were 3 adorable kitties to play with in addition to Buddy, their dog.<br />
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It was a full year. Good times with friends and family. Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2019!Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09132687955890418093noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513207881066399311.post-48782332518251268182018-12-09T23:53:00.002-05:002018-12-10T01:14:46.294-05:00Christmas Bucket List 2018<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I should have done this earlier in the season but better late than never! Here's my Christmas Bucket List.</div>
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1. Zoo Lights, Stone Zoo, Stoneham, MA through 12/31</div>
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2. The Christmas Revels, Sanders Theatre, Cambridge, MA 12/14-12/29</div>
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4. Harvard Square Holiday Fairs, Cambridge, MA 12/14- 16, 12/19-22</div>
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5. Winterlights, Steven Coolidge Place, North Andover every Thursday -Sunday in December</div>
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6. Candlelight Stroll, Strawbery Banke Museum, Portsmouth, NH until 12/22 </div>
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8. Winter Solstice Walk, Appleton Farms, Ipswich, MA 12.21</div>
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9. Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea, Inn at Hastings Park, Lexington, MA 12/22</div>
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I know I can't do everything but hopefully I will enjoy some of these holiday events. What have you planned for the holidays?</div>
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You may remember I attended an ice social at Hartshorne House last Summer. That summer event was held outside in the garden area. Today's Christmas tea was held indoors thankfully, as it was a rainy, dreary day.<br />
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I think the house is at it's prettiest at Christmastime. The doors are so beautifully adorned with natural elements.<br />
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The red doors pop against the blue exterior. Did you catch that sign that says the house is circa 1680-1681? What a gift to the citizens of Wakefield, Massachusetts.<br />
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The windows of the door and the wreath make the entrance look like a welcoming face.<br />
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The volunteers who helped with the tea did a fantastic job. The tea was piping hot as was the coffee. Yes, I had a cup of each.<br />
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The cookies were made by the Board of Directors of Hartshorne House. Very yummy I must say.<br />
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The tea service was elegant.</div>
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Even Colonel Hartshorne could not stay away from this event.</div>
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There was quite a crowd at this annual event.</div>
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Every corner of the home was tastefully decorated.</div>
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I was surprised at how many rooms were on the first floor. So much to explore.</div>
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No real flames are allowed in the house for obvious reasons. This display had a beautiful glow to it just the same.<br />
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I was impressed with the condition of the house. Remember, this house is well over 300 years old!<br />
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Would love to find a bench like this for my home. And look at the wide plank floors!<br />
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As a tea drinker, I was immediately drawn to this tree. It was perfect for the occasion.</div>
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Again, the use of dried fruit gives a little color and interest.</div>
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Who loves a built-in? I certainly do. </div>
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This man was explaining about the Norwegian cookies he made for the tea. Krumkaker is the name and they are cone shaped and delicious. Very light. He said he used to make them with his mother.<br />
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A woman from the Wakefield Garden Club said she dug up some of the kale from an outside display earlier in the week and then she put them in a plastic container until it was time to decorate Hartshorne House.<br />
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I bought a few cards and gave a donation. I realize how much work goes into the planning and execution of this event. It was greatly appreciated by this blogger and I hope the tradition continues for years to come.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09132687955890418093noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513207881066399311.post-559423695674183942018-11-26T00:30:00.000-05:002018-11-26T00:30:07.697-05:00A trip to Falmouth and meeting Susan Branch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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How can I call myself a blogger when I haven't even checked in in 2 months? I can't believe my last post was about my day trip to Maine! I am sorry and I am going to do my best to catch up this week. I've done some interesting things and I want to share them all with you before we get into Christmas overload.<br />
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Earlier this month, I took a trip to Falmouth, MA which is about an hour and a half south of where I live. The purpose was two fold, to catch up with my friend Wendy and to see Susan Branch. Oh and also to visit Cape Cod. It's been a long time since I've been to the Cape,<br />
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Falmouth is such a pretty town with a charming downtown. I was ecstatic when I got a parking space right away. Aren't the street signs adorable?<br />
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Wendy lives about a half hour away so she had me pick a place to meet up. I turned to Yelp since I really didn't know the area well. I chose Maison Villatte. It had great reviews and the location was perfect. <br />
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I arrived about 30 minutes earlier than Wendy. I didn't trust the Boston traffic plus it was raining and windy when I left my condo so I gave myself 2 hours to get there. I faced very little traffic thankfully and I had time to kill. Luckily, I met a lovely woman from Charlotte, North Carolina named Ella. She sat next to me at the patisserie. Her friend Pat joined us and I found out they were also going to the Susan Branch event at the West Falmouth Library. Wendy arrived and we had some quiche for a quick bite. We continued to chat with Ella and Pat. <br />
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After our snack, we arrived at the West Falmouth Library. The outside looked so charming I just knew the inside would not disappoint.<br />
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And it did not disappoint, just look at those windows! There was a nice sized crowd for Susan's talk.<br />
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Susan read from the first chapter of her new book which is going to be called Enchanted. It is not even out yet but we got a sneak peak! Susan read about taking her nieces on a trip on the QE2 to England when the girls were young.<br />
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I was lucky to catch a shot of Joe too. Joe is Susan's significant other. You may know him from her books. He is the sweetest man. I brought Susan a gift but didn't want to stand in the long line so I gave the present to Joe. He shook my hand and made sure he remembered my name.<br />
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Susan's book signings are always like a tea party with friends. I am not sure who baked but they outdid themselves. I couldn't believe the variety of treats, some had recipes posted next to them.<br />
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I didn't try the squash muffins but they looked good.</div>
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We saw Susan's van on the way out of the library.</div>
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We decided to head back to the downtown so we could check out some stores we had missed. Here's Wendy. We also checked out a tearoom for a future visit.</div>
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And here is the inside of Molly's Tearoom in Falmouth. Definitely coming back for a visit!<br />
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I love the word Emporium. It reminds me of the movie It's A Wonderful Life and I always think that something called an Emporium will have interesting things beyond it's front door.<br />
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So many chocolates to choose from. I left with some dark chocolate sea salt caramels. Yum!</div>
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Again, I love those street signs. I need them in my hometown.</div>
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And who doesn't love a small business merchant who cares about dogs? Thank you to the owners of Eight Cousins bookstore for thinking of our four- legged friends.<br />
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And speaking of four-legged friends, meet Roo an 11 week old bulldog. He was so adorable and well behaved! I wish I could remember the store where I saw him. I would love to go back and see him again.<br />
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Such a cute town, Falmouth and such a perfect day spent with Wendy and of course, Susan Branch. There's nothing like Autumn in New England.<br />
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If you are reading this post, I hope you will come back soon. I hope to write another post this week.<br />
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Earlier in September, my sister and I took our annual pilgrimage to Nubble Light in York, Maine. Our friends rent a cottage there for 2 weeks in the Summer, usually the week before and the week after Labor Day.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm2BMbfRc0WvOPvtVg1l07K5BBVb3Vv6syaMW7WBZ5paRxL4COpOw2VmKy5D5BiwnBY8wrKDXOCIR2a5NR_l7juhLCynUX_80AqoLysap-PoUYnJe9H6exl7GpXNPE6c4v5nddtU0eYKE/s1600/IMG_8900.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm2BMbfRc0WvOPvtVg1l07K5BBVb3Vv6syaMW7WBZ5paRxL4COpOw2VmKy5D5BiwnBY8wrKDXOCIR2a5NR_l7juhLCynUX_80AqoLysap-PoUYnJe9H6exl7GpXNPE6c4v5nddtU0eYKE/s640/IMG_8900.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
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We spend most of the day right here on the deck that faces the ocean and Nubble Lighthouse. We snack on crackers and cheese and iced drinks and stare at the ocean. And it never gets boring.<br />
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Last year, Sheila and Don painted watercolors of Nubble Light but this year it was really warm and they just relaxed.<br />
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The rosa ragusa or beach roses are always abundant and so fragrant.</div>
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I caught a seagull in midflight this year. The seagulls are always looking for fish in the ocean or a French fry from the nearby restaurant.<br />
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This year we saw a whale in the waters near the cottage. Mary had seen it early in the morning and she said she thought she saw the Loch Ness monster. She couldn't believe she was seeing a whale as she had never seen one in the 30 years she had been coming to the Nubble area.<br />
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We never go out for dinner as Mary and her Mother, Clara always serve us a home cooked Italian dinner.<br />
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We waited around in anticipation of a great sunset and a full moon or almost full moon.<br />
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And we had to take a sisters shot. I thought taking a selfie at the golden hour would enhance our beauty. You can be the judge. Well, at least we look happy.<br />
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While we waited on the deck to take some night shots, Clara worked on her knitting. She knits prayer shawls and chemo caps. She is such a nice lady.<br />
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The lobster trap got some twinkle lights this year.</div>
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The clouds turned a lovely shade of pink and the sky became lavender.</div>
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And the drama of a perfect sunset began to show itself.</div>
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Don brought his tripod out on the deck and we used my camera to test some shots. The parking lot had street lights and lights from the cars so it stood out in my photos.<br />
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And when it is that dark out, it's hard to figure out your camera settings. This is a little blurry but I still like it.<br />
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We drove home after a lovely visit with friends, vowing to return to Nubble Lighthouse sooner than later. Perhaps we'll return for the lighting of the Nubble at Christmas. Weather permitting of course.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09132687955890418093noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513207881066399311.post-33713643385355566252018-09-04T23:21:00.000-04:002018-09-04T23:21:12.766-04:00Labor Day Weekend<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I hope you had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. I had a relatively quiet weekend and that was just fine with me.<br />
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I got to see a spectacular sunset at Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, MA. I could not believe the spectrum of colors on Friday night. As I drove around the Lake on my way home I just knew I had to stop my car and attempt to take some photos to do it justice. Wish I had my camera with me instead of just my phone.<br />
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I was hired for a cat sitting job this weekend. Yay, I got to see Milo and Sam again! This is Milo.</div>
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And this is Sam. He looks a bit like my Percy.</div>
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We had fun together for 3 days, although Sam is pouting here because I would not let him go outside.<br />
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I went to Concord, MA with my sister. It is a favorite place to visit on weekends.</div>
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We visited the Old Manse and it's garden.</div>
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Here's the history on the garden.</div>
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The area was so peaceful. There were people canoeing on the river.</div>
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Here's the boathouse. Such a cool building.</div>
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Sunday morning was my last time to cat sit Milo and Sam. I will miss them and hopefully I will cat sit for them again. I think they love me despite our disagreement about going outside.<br />
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I might be a little early, but I love thinking about Fall and the cooler temperatures it brings. Tonight as I blog, the temperature is 86 degrees and that is just way too hot for me. I need to cool off and what better way than to research some Fall excursions and create my Fall Bucket List?<br />
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You may wonder how I create my seasonal lists. Well, I have my favorite websites that I am constantly checking out for events. Sites like <a href="http://visitnewengland.com/">Visit New England </a>or <a href="http://massvacation.com/">Mass Vacations</a> or visit (pick your state). I always check out<u><span style="color: #000120;"> <a href="http://thetrustees.org/">The Trustees</a></span></u> for the goings on north of Boston or in Boston proper.<br />
Then I usually check out Facebook events. Facebook is a great resource.<br />
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So here's my list so far, I reserve the right to edit it as needed:<br />
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1. Castle Neck River Boat Tours, Essex Bay- 9/1<br />
2. Greenway Aglow Photowalks Tour, Boston, MA- 9/8<br />
3. Joan Baez Fare Thee Well Tour, Boston, MA 9/14 and 9/15<br />
4. Fall Equinox Yoga, The Old Manse, Concord, MA- 9/22<br />
5. Appleton Farms Friday Farm Dinners, Ipswich, MA- 9/28<br />
6. Stonewall Kitchen Cooking School, Harvest Fest, York, Maine -10/3<br />
7. Silent movie "Phantom of the Opera" accompanied by an organist, Stoneham, MA - 10/5<br />
8. Awash in Color, Fall Foliage Tour, Mt Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, MA- 10/21<br />
9. Farm to Kitchen Cooking Class, Autumn in New England Comfort Foods, Boston Public Market, Boston, MA -10/27<br />
10. Hamilton, Boston Opera House, Boston, MA through November 8th<br />
11. 18th Century Cooks- colonial dining in a restored tap room in Reading, MA<br />
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What plans do you have for Fall?Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09132687955890418093noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513207881066399311.post-50239750453369525182018-08-09T21:35:00.001-04:002018-08-29T20:53:17.759-04:00A Summertime Ice Cream Social<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tonight I attended an ice cream social at the Colonel James Hartshorne House in Wakefield. I love to find local events that support an organization or a cause. It's great to see the community come together, seniors, children, dogs, enjoying a Summer night.<br />
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It doesn't get more charming than this historic property. Yes, part of the house is from 1681! Quintessential New England for sure!<br />
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Don't you just love the historic colors of the home? That red door really pops. I drive by it on my way to work every day.<br />
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There were plenty of volunteers to help out at tonight's social. I really appreciate their work and good spirit. It was quite hot and muggy out but at least there was a breeze.<br />
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Hmm, what shall I have? Chocolate? Oreo? Vanilla? Meletharb ice cream was generous in their donation for the event.<br />
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I went with the vanilla with fresh strawberries, whipped cream and sprinkles. I call the chocolate sprinkles jimmies because I'm from Massachusetts.</div>
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Here's the back of the house. As you can see the event was well attended. $3.50 for an ice cream and if you brought an item for the local food pantry it was only $3.00. Win, win.<br />
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It was nice to sit with a lovely view of the gardens and the lake. I enjoyed my ice cream and didn't even mind when a passing shower came through.<br />
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I ran into some friends at the event. </div>
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The flowers were in bloom. I guess all the rain and humidity we've had lately has helped.</div>
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Another view of the gardens.</div>
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The sun was illuminating these flowers. My cell phone camera did not do them justice.</div>
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Dogs were welcome too. This pup found a cool spot. Wonder if he/she had an ice cream?</div>
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The lake looked so peaceful tonight. Regrettably, I was too early for any sunset shots. </div>
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The lake may be peaceful now, but after dusk, there will be the Thursday night movie by the lake and tonight ET is playing.<br />
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If you get the chance, visit Lake Quannapowitt and the Hartshorne House in Wakefield, Massachusetts.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09132687955890418093noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513207881066399311.post-75984250654957845022018-08-04T21:22:00.001-04:002018-08-04T21:22:11.416-04:00Tea with friends- The Wenham Tea House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So my birthday celebration continues, friends Deb and Paul wanted to take me for tea for my birthday. Of course, I wanted my sister to join in the fun. We decided on taking tea at The Wenham Tea House in Wenham, Massachusetts.<br />
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Each tiered tray was for two people. There was so much food, we could not eat it all at one sitting!<br />
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Everything was so delicious and the presentation was fantastic. Presentation is very important at teatime.</div>
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Turkey, ham, chicken salad, tuna and cucumber for the sandwich course.</div>
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Macarons, raspberry cookies, and a hazelnut dessert for the last course.</div>
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I could not decide between organic Earl Grey and Blue Flower Earl Grey. I chose the Blue Flower Earl Grey and my sister ordered the organic Earl Grey. Since we received full pots of tea I saved a cup of mine for my sister and she did the same for me. I love when you get a full pot of tea so you don't ever have to wait for another cup of tea. Each teapot came with a small burner so the tea was always hot!<br />
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I had brought my fascinator with me to wear to the tea but when I saw Deb's dress I made her wear the hat. It was so perfect with her outfit. She looked absolutely gorgeous and she received many compliments. I think she needs one for her birthday!<br />
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And here we are posing for a group shot in front of the tea house. We had a great time conversing, eating, and drinking tea.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09132687955890418093noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513207881066399311.post-64825501600530877122018-07-30T23:21:00.000-04:002018-07-30T23:21:15.289-04:00Summer Bucket List 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oh my goodness, I usually have my Summer Bucket List done by early June. So I am behind on posting. Well, there's still time for some Summer fun and the weather should be warm through September. Let's hope the humidity goes away soon!<br />
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So let's get to it. Here's the list:<br />
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1. Take a cruise to Provincetown from Boston for a day trip, Boston, MA anytime<br />
2. Appleton Farm's Friday Farm Dinners, Ipswich, MA Friday's in Summer<br />
3. Pick Your Own Bouquet from the Cutting Garden, North Andover<br />
4. Sunset Acoustic Harbor Cruise, Portsmouth, NH July/August<br />
5. Roaring 20's Lawn Party at Castle Hill, The Crane Estate, Ipswich, MA 8/4-8/5<br />
6. Take Better Pictures at Night Photography Workshop, North Andover 8/10<br />
7. Berkshire Lantern Walk, Williamstown, MA 8/9<br />
8. Harbor Illumination, Hull, MA 7/28 missed it!<br />
9. Gloucester Schooner Festival and Illuminated Boat Parade, Gloucester, MA 8/31<br />
10. Rockport Fireworks and Illumination Night, Rockport, MA 8/11<br />
11. Pizza After Dark Tours, Boston, MA August<br />
12. Photowalks Tours- North End/Little Italy, Boston, MA August<br />
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Hope you enjoyed reading my list as much as I enjoyed researching and creating it! What piques your interest on this list? What's on your Summer bucket list, please leave a comment.<br />
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It's not every day that you have a birthday that ends in a zero. When you enter a new decade, you must embrace it and plan a day that will always be memorable. <br />
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I planned my entire day and I was lucky to have 4 people who indulged my every whim and made themselves totally available to me all day long. It was my best birthday ever!<br />
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It was dreary and drizzly when I woke up but that did not dampen my spirit. I drove to Starbucks to get my birthday reward coffee, a venti flat white.<br />
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I knew exactly want I wanted to do on my birthday. I wanted to share the day with my sister and my very best friends, Debbi, Mary and Don.<br />
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Our first stop was lunch at Seaglass Restaurant in Salisbury, MA. The restaurant is located on the ocean. The waves crash right under the restaurant, you can't get any closer to the ocean than where we were sitting.<br />
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I ordered a lobster roll with mac and cheese on the side. This was a massive lobster roll. Everyone enjoyed their meals and the dreariness of the day burned off and the sun came out.<br />
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Debbi was an athlete in high school so she did well at Skeeball.</div>
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My sister is good at Skeeball too. Skeeball is all in the wrist, kind of a finesse sport. Don't you think?<br />
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Here's the happy crew with their tickets. Now to cash them in.</div>
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Debbi had her fortune told by Zoltan. Just like in the movie Big.</div>
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We left Salisbury and crossed the state line to New Hampshire. I was happy to hear that Hampton Beach was hosting a sand castle competition that very day! So of course, we stopped and walked around the boulevard and looked at the sand castles under construction.<br />
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It was a perfect day for sand sculptures, not too hot and not too cold.</div>
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Debbi went for 2 kinds of ice cream and notice her blingy ring. We wore them all day.</div>
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After having ice cream, we took a scenic drive up to Rye Beach so we could look for beach glass. I was determined to find some nice pieces. Here's Mary in a meditative moment. The ocean does that to me too, just puts me at peace.<br />
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Here's the fab five. we're all so nice and lean.</div>
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There were lovely flowers growing along the sea wall. Rye has such gorgeous beaches.<br />
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I really didn't get too many pieces of beach glass. At least, we had the beach to ourselves.<br />
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It's so funny that someone who almost never goes to the beach ended up at 3 beaches for my birthday. We did everything on my birthday list, lunch on the ocean, play skeeball and get some silly trinkets as souvenirs, go for ice cream, and hunt for beach glass.<br />
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The day was perfect, the weather was incredible, the company superb and we made memories to last a lifetime. The decade is starting just fine!Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09132687955890418093noreply@blogger.com5