Autumn has finally arrived. The weather is cooling off, the leaves are beginning to turn and fall, and the kids are back in school. I love the sights and smells, and most of all, the activities – especially apple picking. When I was younger, we picked most of our fruit seasonally at any number of [...]

It’s a really obscure number , you’ve probably never heard of it… Oh hipsters, how I love thee. Let me count the ways. The horn rimmed glasses, the ironic taste in everything, the second hand clothes, the symbolic tattoos, the fantastic mustaches and most importantly the ‘don’t give a rats ass’ attitude. I feel like [...]

OK, not really mud, but a mudslide. The shot glass version. Why? Because I just started a new job and am in the middle of two others and I don’t have more time. Oh, and it’s really, really tasty. Drink Name: Mudslide (shot) Main Alcohol: Kahlua, Bailey’s, Vodka Type of Glass: Shot Glass Who Should Drink This: [...]

Like Prince says, “I just want your extra time and your [insert meedley meedley guitar riff] kiss!” In this case, K.I.S.S. being the acronym for “Keep It Simple, Stupid!” And I really could use your extra time – when not writing insightful articles, I work as a theatre techie, and I am currently entering Tech Week. [...]

Ah, the stories of summer. My mom has many from her childhood, plenty of them involving her extended family of 10 or 11 people, plus requisite picnic baskets, beach towels and umbrellas, pails, shovels, assorted toys, and the dog, all crammed into her dad’s car and driving to Nahant Beach. There, they emptied out like circus clowns and let hilarity ensue. [...]

Admit it. You still love kid stuff. You watch Zim and Fraggle Rock; you sneak in the occasional meal of chicken nuggets and french fries; you can still recall the lyrics to the opening of Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. It’s okay! You aren’t alone, my friend. Sometimes, especially when you have had a craptacular day, you [...]

I readily admit my caffeine addiction. I have often said “I don’t drink coffee so I can deal with you, I drink coffee so you can deal with me.” What with the recent chillier, rainier weather, I’ve been drinking spiked coffee so I can deal with the weather. Many restaurants offer “International” coffees – and I’ve covered [...]

The heat has returned. It’s a little less brutal than last time I guess, or maybe we’re just getting used to it. No matter how you slice it, we are in the midst of summer and the heat will be sticking around for a while. But you can tame it, by golly! I am a big [...]

I’ve always considered myself to be a social person. Less so lately (hey, I’ve been busy…who hasn’t been?), but social none the less. When you add in my gobs of friends (hah, yeah…right) with my work contacts and music contacts, it can become overwhelming. And in these days, with technology even beyond our cell phones, [...]

Well thank heaven, the heat has finally broken. It’s even been cool enough to open the windows. Cool, soothing breezes faintly tinged with ocean salt; a few happy birds chirping; scenic clouds helping the sun play peek-a-boo. Great weather for a day spent strolling by the water or through the park. Perfect Lazy Afternoon weather – [...]