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
Start a Newburyport Playground Crawl
You've done a pub crawl, but have you ever taken the kids for a playground crawl? There will be no beer or wine on this crawl. Gone are the days of stumbling from one Irish pub to the next. We have kids. We have mortgages and schedules and responsibilities. There is just no time to be *that* Read More
Students Will Savor the Summer in Newburyport and Beyond
Now that the seniors have graduated and the weather has warmed up, the entirety of Newburyport High School is getting antsy for summer vacation to begin. Throughout the school windows are opened wide and during lunch, groups of students arrange themselves in the courtyard hoping to get as much Read More
What Newburyport Mothers Really Want for Mother’s Day
Moms melt when our kids give us homemade cards and shower us with hugs and kisses on Mother’s Day. But what do we really want for Mother’s Day? I’ve been a Mom for ten years now. A day doesn’t go by that I don't celebrate being a Mom. For me, Mother’s Day is every day. I’m grateful to have the Read More
Celebrating Readers and Writers in Newburyport
For book lovers, literary festivals are akin to music festivals. Live discussions, readings, and conversations with those who inspire us with the written word are often a once in a lifetime opportunity. The Newburyport Literary Festival is just that, taking place in our historic city for its Read More
Hike into History at March Hill in Newburyport
Exactly one year ago my family adopted Martha. She is a long-legged tan hound mix with a whole lot higher energy level than we bargained for. After living the past decade with a mellow and more timid canine, getting used to Martha’s exuberance took my family quite a while to get used to. Read More
Newburyport Student Happy to Choose Gap Year Adventure
The decision to take a year off after graduating high school and before beginning college was not spur of the moment for me. I had been thinking about taking a gap year for some time, beginning, I believe, in my junior year of high school, when I found myself up to my ears in school work and Read More
For 2016 Greater Internet Safety in Newburyport
The Internet suddenly became scary when we had kids. They can see and read anything with just a few clicks. Once they do, we can’t take it back. Images and words are so powerful. I know I can’t shelter my daughters from everything, but it is my job as a parent to help them find their way — Read More
Simplifying Holiday Traditions in the Port
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” But is it? The holidays create so much extra stress layered on top of already busy lives. We search for the perfect gifts, decorate to the nines, angst over the perfect holiday card photo, host and attend numerous holiday parties. It’s Read More