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.

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.

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

Bird Watching for “Night Hawks”

We were surprised, but we loved the late night vibe, the chatty waitress and the food that was nothing at all like the grilled chicken salad I should have ordered. we had identified ourselves as "Nighthawks".

Turkey Tales – Stalkers and Plunderers

I'm not quite sure if this is an actual courtship ritual or just an early middle school dance for fowl who flirt at flirting but still find the opposite sex kind of icky.