In the heart of Union Square in Somerville, MA each Saturday, you will find local farmers, bakers and even live acoustic music, all gathered under a handful of canopies participating in the Union Square Farmers Market. Here, you will also find a wide range of fresh produce, herbs, the delicious Taza Chocolate and even homemade […]
Sunday, June 14th, 2009
It all began with brunch at the Druid, one of Boston’s most authentic Irish pubs, in my opinion. Mike and I decided to try their Irish Breakfast, which includes sausage, ham, white and black pudding, eggs, potatoes, beans and a tomato. [Irish Breakfast at the Druid] In between episodes of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia […]
Out of the blue my cousin Kathy emailed me a fact: when you drink a pint of Guinness, you should drink seven sips so there are seven rings around the glass when you are done. Apparently, an Irish person will only see between 5-7 rings after finishing the pint. I told her I would have […]
Before we moved into our new neighborhood, Mike and I liked to go to a local coffee shop and drink coffee while I clicked away on my lap top and he flipped through flashcards studying for one of the many exams he must complete to become a registered architect. It was nice, and it was […]
It’s officially been three months in our new apartment, as of two days ago, and we are really making progress in the homeyness department. Candles abound, a comfy couch complements a vintage, orange chair and Mike‘s great grandmother’s dining room table is great for holding everything but our meals. However, aside from my beautiful world […]
Within a quarter mile of the house in which I grew up, there is a candlepin bowling alley that I frequented for birthday parties and field trips. It is called Fairway Bowling. From what I can remember, the place is a time machine that shoots you into the 60’s, with its floral carpet and green […]
I am interrupting the regularly scheduled travel gear tuesday to draw attention to an historic day – a day that I have been excited about for a very long time. Today is President-elect Barack Obama‘s inauguration ceremony. I wish I could be in Washington, D.C. today. While I do not get to experience this first […]
And apparently, I’m domestic now. It actually began after a NYE celebration with my best friends and boyfriend– a night that began in chaos and ended in a pretty good time. As if the snow storm wasn’t crazy enough, the pizza I ordered online to have delivered vanished- which lead to a last minute run […]
