As families across America gave thanks and celebrated their loved ones, our family learned we had to say goodbye to our beloved pet Zac. Zac came to us a ball … Continue reading A Thanksgiving Goodbye to Zac
Isabella Gardner Museum: A trip to Venice in Boston
If I had to choose a favorite among the museums in Boston, I’d choose the The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, modeled after a Venetian palazzo. Every corner of the museum … Continue reading Isabella Gardner Museum: A trip to Venice in Boston
A Walk Around Harvard Yard
I enjoy walking around Harvard Yard, admiring each building as it takes on a different hue with every passing season. Winters are an especially beautiful time to walk around the … Continue reading A Walk Around Harvard Yard
Newburyport: Quintessential New England
With unique brick facades reminiscent of another era, the quaint downtown of Newburyport makes it a perfect New England town to visit in any season. Newburyport is a historical seaport … Continue reading Newburyport: Quintessential New England
A Palace for Book Lovers
If I had to choose a library anywhere in the world, the Boston Public Library is my hands-down favorite. As a student, I spent many hours here, studying, seeking shelter … Continue reading A Palace for Book Lovers
What’s in a name?
Hamnet Shakespeare died at age 11, but scarcely anything was recorded about the boy’s life. Through her poignant and lyrical storytelling, Maggie O’Farrell breathes life into this long-forgotten tale. I … Continue reading What’s in a name?
American Story
Among the many fascinating places worth visiting in Washington DC, the Library of Congress is one of my favorites. This is the world’s largest library, with an amazing collection of … Continue reading American Story
A Perfumed Garden Springs to Life
Harvard University’s Arnold Arboretum is a jewel in the Emerald Necklace park system designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. A treasure right in the heart of Boston, it includes rare trees … Continue reading A Perfumed Garden Springs to Life
Make Way for the Ducklings
Long after our children have grown up, some books we read to them remain with us. Make way for Ducklings written and illustrated by Robert McCloskey is one of my … Continue reading Make Way for the Ducklings
By the Book, The Patient Assassin
When I think back to my visit to Amritsar a few years ago, there are three things that come to mind. The serene beauty of the Golden Temple, the mouth-watering … Continue reading By the Book, The Patient Assassin
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