As I sit here with my teacup in hand and a box of tissues in reach, I can’t help but long for the rocky beaches of Cape Ann. Gloucester, a rugged old fishing town (America’s oldest in fact), filled with burly old men just in from sea, some of the best fish stew that New […]
MoreI was reminded last weekend of how important it is to have days that don’t follow an itinerary. My days are so often filled with schedules, deadlines, and checklists that I often forget to just enjoy myself. I love making lists, and I love itineraries. I crave structure. Although, sometimes, this desire for structure does […]
MoreBackpacking through Europe has long been a dream of mine. When I was 13 I had a hot pink, Parisian themed room, complete with photographs of the Eiffel Tower, paintings of the Arc de Triomphe, and various other Parisian trinkets adorning my walls. Even at a young age I longed to live in Paris. Then, […]
More2011 was a year of many firsts for me. I got married, moved away from home, started a full time job, among many other things. 2012 was a much quieter year, though no less exciting. It has been a year of much enjoyment, complacency, and self-discovery. I was able to share my home with many […]
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