Growing up on the South Shore of Boston, there is an automatic rivalry between the South Shore vs. the North Shore. Each shore thinking they have the best location and beaches. Jim and I have done day trips to areas…
Boating in New England
New England summers are predictably short with unpredictable weather. When it’s good it’s great, but when it’s bad it’s terrible!! The life of a boater is subject to much angst when dependent on the weather, whether it is rain, storms…
Lago, at Inn at Bay Point on Lake Winnipesaukee
Meredith, NH We decided to go to Lago as we were staying in Ossipee with friends, Steve and Deb. Their son is getting married in September and we will all be staying in this area. We decided to check out…
Montreal Road Trip 2024
We decided to take a road trip to Montreal last weekend. I have never been before, but Jim had for an overnight hockey game once. Our friends, Steve and Debbie, decided to join us as they had never been either….
Went to a Garden Party!
What a great Sunday afternoon! Our beautiful friend, Ginny, invited us to her annual backyard party. This year she changed things up a little as this was a big birthday year for her. Even though her birthday was in May,…
Macaron Making Class with my Granddaughter
at Boston Bonbon I am always looking for things to do with my oldest granddaughter, especially now that she is a teenager. She is 7 years older than the next oldest grandkids, and the 7 youngest all have each other…
Cloud
Asian Fusion Restaurant in Quincy, MA What a treat! We saw Cloud on one of the Saturday morning restaurant shows that we watch and were intrigued. They showed some of Cloud’s Asian fusion dishes and their exciting smoking dishes that…
Los Andes
Peruvian and Bolivian Restaurant in Providence RI Los Andes was incredible! The food, the drinks, the staff, the inside seating, the valet parking, the courtyard, the Sangria bar, the igloos, the atmosphere, the entire vibe – all magnificent! Dining at…
Ocean Living
Marshfield, MA Beaches Living near the ocean in Marshfield is the best! When we do our morning walks, we walk by Ocean’s Bluff and Brant Rock beaches. They offer beautiful ocean and sunrise views while the rock-strewn shore is great…
Art in Bloom – Museum of Fine Arts
I can’t remember the last time, if ever, that I was at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston, so when 2 friends invited me to go along with them to the Art in Bloom exhibit at the MFA…
Spring and Summer Kick-Off – Smores with the Grandkids
In New England the weather is unpredictable. Even though we have four seasons, often they blur into one another – cold when it should be hot, hot when it should be snowing, and rain, lots and lots of rain! So,…
Portland Maine For a Foodie Weekend
Portland, ME is such a fun, friendly, foodie destination. I highly recommend for those who love to try new places, small plates and craft cocktails!!