Was this a bird-brained purchase? What would you do?

What should be done with these 9 ft toy birds

Eulogy for a Christmas Tree

And it was just me and the tree. I felt I owed the tree some company on its last night with us.

Goat Yoga in the Year of Trying New Things

Goat Yoga is NOT a spectator sport where goats demonstrate yoga positions for the enjoyment and youtube videos of all.

Girlfriends = People with their Hearts in the Right Place

I did have time to crowdsource on Facebook to solicit handmade pins

Is Hyper Local Media A ‘Thing’ Again?

A spectator to the shift that moved most of the independent media outlets to the control of fewer and fewer owners.

Feast of the 3 Saints is After All a FEAST

If there is anything I remember about my Italian stepfather it was him saying after every pant busting, dozen course meal "Did you get enough to eat?"

In Search of 300lb Chickadees

With a start and heavy heart, I realized why, despite the endless supply of birdseed, one never sees a 300lb chickadee.

Moving Away from a Disposable World? Do plants count?

I bring my herbs inside each winter and enjoy the rosemary, thyme, sage, chives, and oregano throughout New England's cold weather months. I've managed to keep parsley alive too. In fact the only exception is basil, which dies before Thanksgiving typically. I'm not an expert gardener, just a hack who wings it without bothering to…

10 Secret Things You Might Miss at the 2015 Topsfield Fair

Say the words "Topsfield Fair" and people who have spent very year at the Fair will tell you what they go for. For some it's the food, the rides, the animals, the giant pumpkin, the big name concerts, the food, the food.

Learning to Live Without Castle Envy in the Shadow of Yet Another Royal Wedding

Ego often is the companion of brilliance