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 […]
Follow-up to some Green questions
After my recent post Some Green Questions, I decided to write to the companies that manufacture Glad and Hefty trash […]
21 comments 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 […]
Jingle Jangles – Pop Songs in Commercials
Actually what I’m getting ready to talk about are not actually jingles since they are not created specifically for television. […]
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 […]
Frothing at the Mouth, Chomping at the Bit
It has been observed before but I’ll say it again – the media is out of control! They will take […]
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 […]
The Holiday season has now officially ended
The holidays officially ended for me today because I finally took all the Christmas, New Year and Kwanzaa cards down. […]
When parents get on your nerves (7 years)
I remember how it felt. You’re a kid, going along in your life, having fun, the years marching by, everything’s […]
Beauty replaces Ugly: Two refurbished MBTA Stations in Dorchester
They used to be dark, dirty, damp, and depressing. They looked like set pieces for The Dark Knight, especially at night, […]