I’ve been trying to focus on one topic for this blog and I can’t. I can’t focus. Then I realized, isn’t that the main topic of our everyday lives? Researchers say that now goldfish have longer concentration than human beings. I’m not surprised. I think we are all struggling to maintain our Read More
Puppy Love and Rebooting the Senses in Newburyport
It’s easy to walk around with our heads down, shut off from the world. We shelter ourselves with earbuds and cell phones. We believe we participate in everyday reality but let’s face it – the majority of us immerse ourselves in manmade media that is the source of incredible angst. When was the Read More
Sports, Football and Role Models in Newburyport
I love football. I never thought I would say that, but I do. The sound of Monday Night football’s “Are you ready for some football?” and the brass fanfare cued up for other games makes me happy. It makes me want to pop popcorn, grab my favorite blankie and curl up on the couch to cheer for the Read More
Famous Boston Rivalries – Newburyport vs. Portsmouth
There are many famous rivalries which stir vigorous and heated public debate; the Red Sox vs. the Yankees, Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi, Hampton or Crane's, cake vs. pie, Celtics vs. Lakers, the North Shore vs. the South Shore, and yes, Newburyport vs. Portsmouth. Of course, I think Newburyport wins Read More
Out Like a Lamb Indeed Newburyporters Saying Farewell to March
It’s been a tough assignment this time around – write something that is upbeat and maybe even a bit humorous in these uncertain times. Every time I thought I was feeling a bit light hearted... it snowed again. I get it – we live in New England. I fully understand that March is a rough month, Read More
Of Perfection, Holidays, and a New Year in Greater Newburyport
Pondering the Problem with Perfect Christmas Trees. It never fails. Every Christmas I try to get a perfect tree and every Christmas it falls short. If you saw it you might not think so. The tree I select is always perfectly shaped, (or as perfect as trees can be); full in all the right Read More
The Sweet Secret Sauce of Paint Nights in Greater Newburyport
I’m a creative soul. I taught myself to sew in 8th grade and have made everything from curtains to christening gowns. I taught myself to knit just because I thought it would be fun. Once, I taught myself how to reupholster a wing chair thinking, “How hard could it be?” Later on I Read More
One Point of View Looking forward to Spring and the Crocuses
After months of anger, self-reflection and the realization that I have to calm down in order to survive the next four years, I have come to a conclusion. Yes, I have discovered a philosophy that will guide my behavior and activism over the next four years. Admittedly, I am one of the millions Read More
Getting Through the Holidays After an Ugly Election
I’m not doing a very good job calming down after this election. I have walked away from the news to find some semblance of control over my emotions (my husband calls them outbursts). Every day I hope that some crevice of light will break through the fear that is stalking me, but nothing yet. I Read More