The Old-Fashioned Charm of the Gingerbread Houses on Martha’s Vineyard

The Old-Fashioned Charm of the Gingerbread Houses on Martha’s Vineyard

Sitting at home on day three of a nasty cold, suffering from a case of the winter doldrums, has me thinking about summer and our annual vacation to Martha’s Vineyard. August can’t come soon enough at this time of year, and it’s fun to daydream about one of my favorite places on the island. Magical….

Neighborhood Spotlight: Charlestown, Boston

Neighborhood Spotlight: Charlestown, Boston

What do you know about Charlestown, one of Boston’s many neighborhoods? Take a virtual tour with me, and learn just enough to be dangerous! Some Basic Charlestown History The oldest neighborhood in Boston, Charlestown was originally a separate town laid out by engineer Thomas Graves in 1629 to ready it for settlers coming from England….

Back Bay in Boston: It’s Christmastime in the City

Back Bay in Boston: It’s Christmastime in the City

Searching for some Christmastime in the city (tell me that doesn’t automatically make you hum the popular Christmas carol)? Look no further than Back Bay in Boston. Strolling up and down Commonwealth Avenue is an experience in any season. The brownstones are accented by gorgeous trees and window boxes in the spring, pumpkins in the…

5 Bewitching Witch-Free Things to Do in Salem, MA

5 Bewitching Witch-Free Things to Do in Salem, MA

What immediately comes to mind when you think about Salem, MA? My guess is you either think of Halloween, or witches. Am I right? If so, that’s not surprising! Salem has developed a devoted following over the years that centers around the celebration of Halloween, the Salem witch trials, and other supernatural adventures. That reputation…

Shocking News: Fenway Park to be Demolished

Shocking News: Fenway Park to be Demolished

In a devastating turn of events, Red Sox owner John W. Henry has announced that a new stadium will be developed for the beloved Boston Red Sox. Similar to the fate of the original Yankee Stadium, Fenway Park as we know it today will cease to exist. Construction of the new stadium is expected to…

One of the Oldest College Buildings in America

One of the Oldest College Buildings in America

Having attended The College of William & Mary in Virginia, I take great pride in the fact that it is considered the second oldest university in America, the “Alma Mater of a Nation”, with such illustrious graduates as Presidents Thomas Jefferson,  James Monroe and John Tyler. Of course the oldest university is Harvard, and whenever…