Urban Dweller
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Urban Dweller

After a morning of quick errands by foot, I returned home to rest for a few moments on our couch. Besides the sounds of ambulance sirens peeling down the street, and the telltale sound of summer (drilling and construction), I heard the strongest sound of all in the mix which was incongruous with the others: … Continue reading

Blueberry Scones and Nephews
Adventure in Normal Life / Artsy / Culinary Creations and Recipes / neighborhood

Blueberry Scones and Nephews

I recently got a trial membership for Cook’s Illustrated online specifically because I wanted to make this recipe. My nephew and sis-in-law were coming up from RI for the day, and if I was going to endeavor to make scones for the first time, I thought I’d save it to share for a special occasion (rather … Continue reading

Spring Clearing the Way for Imaginations
Adventure in Normal Life / Artsy / neighborhood / Photography / Photopoetry / Poetry / Reflections / Unexpected

Spring Clearing the Way for Imaginations

  Stroll by, look around, look up, look down, see? yesterday’s rain collected some stars pooled on the ground moving to currents from children on scooters passing by, heavy footfalls of runners, finishing their miles, and curious squirrels and sparrows, exploring the new waterfront in the park by my house.   Continue reading

The Capital Grille: A Review
Adventure in Normal Life / Culinary Creations and Recipes / Food / Good Eats / neighborhood / Stories / Unexpected / Wedding

The Capital Grille: A Review

Really, we were celebrating Boston’s biannual Restaurant Week, which I’d been really wanting to participate in. B spontaneously made a reservation and we showed up in the chilly March night air, early, for our 8:15 pm reservation. We were greeted with valet parking (which I didn’t understand…there was parking out front and in the neighboring … Continue reading