I had the great honor of attending an Open House on immigration by students at Jenkins Elementary School in Scituate, Mass. where my friend Jacob attends. It was both fun and moving to learn from these young Americans about the journeys of people from all around the...
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An exquisitely curated few days of exploring the Cape with my thoughtful host, Bill. I think Late Fall on a vacationland peninsula is the way to go. Driving, parking, crowds – a breeze! Sandy Neck Beach, West Barnstable Sandy Neck Beach, West Barnstable Sandy...
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This is the basement bar of a man who loves to entertain. It’s quite remarkable, all the effort he has made to create a space of welcome, camaraderie, fun, humor, carefreeness. (Is that a word?) The decor is copious, charming and corny. He even had t-shirts made up...
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I made family history pilgrimages in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Such sacred ground to stand on! And what an honor to hear all the stories that poured forth in response to my curiosity and photos. First to NH! My first-cousin-once-removed, Jim and his wife Carol,...
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Massachusetts is another place that feels like home to me. I know it was the history and the architecture that captivated me when my family visited New England when I was a kid. Then when I went to UMass, I fell in love with all the quirks of the regional culture. I...
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I was happily wandering around my beloved Boston without a specific plan until the evening… and I got a message from Julia, an old Portland friend that I haven’t seen since the ‘90s. She was in town visiting family, and five minutes away!! First we met for...
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