Free Trees for Boston Residents

Grow Boston Greener (GBG) continues their program of Free Tree Give-Aways! My friend Dan*** who lives in Hyde Park forwarded me […]

Dear Bill Collector

Yes, I’ve started writing little notes to bill collectors when I post my checks. Dear Mrs. Sallie Mae, I’m almost […]

Wearing my pearl earrings

Working from home most of the time these days, means that it’s easy to get into a dressing rut. I […]

I Love Craig’s List

Craig’s List has been the bomb-digity for me. I was border-line addicted to it, now I’ve cut back surfing the […]

Black on Black

Boston’s Black on Black Crime

This blog post is not about the usual suspects discussed when the phrase “Black on Black Crime” is discussed.  I’m […]

Some Green Questions

What are the green solutions to the following? Garbage bags (besides just putting trash straight in garbage can and trying to […]

Broke Bee Diet – 2

Since the previous Broke Bee Diet* recipe post I wrote was such a hit, I’ve decided to do occasional updates […]

A dance with my husband

love to size=3>dance. For many years, I went to a small
club in Boston and danced nearly every Saturday night. I went with two
different sets of girl-friends over the years. I had so much fun
selecting my outfits and accessories
(bling)
for going out. I made sure my hair was just so
(even though I’d sweat it out most dance nights). ...

What’s the Key?

What’s the key? Simply love?Merely discipline?Only luck?Is it pluck?The stars?Heredity?Who you know?Who knows you?What’s the key?Luck?Karma?Probability?Certainty?Fate?Does it matter? What’s the key?Effort?Values?Intent?Repetition? […]

Cupid is stupid

Cu-pid is stu-pid. He doesn’t aim straight. He shoots his arrow at the one you’re not interested in, not that […]

Seeing is Believing

As a mother whose children live over yonder, there comes a time when phone conversations and emails won’t do, no […]

Not thirsty for lemonade

I’m sure you’ve heard that saying that “when life gives you lemons, you should just make lemonade.” (Adding sugar to […]