Tag Archives: Boston

Fashion Friday: Wearing THE ART FORGER

The Art Forger by natalieeramm featuring a waterproof eyeliner The Art Forger by B.A. Shapiro Algonquin, October 2012 pgs. 368, 5 stars ABOUT THE BOOK: The Art Forger is a modern art thriller based on the 1990 heist of the … Continue reading

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Kevin Wilson at the Harvard Bookstore

Just found out that Kevin Wilson will be reading from his debut novel, The Family Fang, which is about a weird Southern family, at the Harvard Book Store on August 22nd. And it’s free (!), which means I will be … Continue reading

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New Brunch Blog

My roommates and I decided to start a brunch blog (http://www.beantownbrunchers.blogspot.com), because who doesn’t love brunch?! We plan to go every Sunday and this post is our first about The Beehive in Boston, where we celebrated Dad’s day with some … Continue reading

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A short list

1. I just started reading a new book yesterday, so expect a book post soon-ish. It won’t be on Portrait of a Lady; I’ve officially given up on that. 2. Bostonians are completely inept at driving in any weather conditions … Continue reading

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Yesterday the sun decided to show its little face. So, I paused Netflix instant view and hopped on the bus to enjoy a day out on the town. My first stop was the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (where I may … Continue reading

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In Her Wake

A post or two ago, I mentioned that I met Nancy Rappaport–author of In Her Wake–which is a memoir. The book covers the taboo subject of suicide.  When she was only four years old her mother took an overdose, leaving … Continue reading

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Montreal

You know how sometimes you go to another place (especially out of the country) and it kind of feels like you haven’t actually gone anywhere? For example, I went to Vancouver my senior year in high school and it really … Continue reading

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Museum of Fine Arts

This post has been a long time coming. A few weeks ago, I had the day off for one of those random holidays New Englanders are so fond of (that I don’t get paid for!). Anyway, I dragged myself out … Continue reading

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Ice Cream Cake

As I sit here eating ice cream cake (probably the best invention ever, next to vaccines and iPhones) from JP Lick’s, I am reminded of my Friday evening escapade. Not because it has anything to do with ice cream or cake, but … Continue reading

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Walking in Brighton

The bus has been severely upsetting me lately. Yesterday I was 15 minutes late to work again, because the bus decided to be full and passed me as I stared in helplessness. Today, I said, “I don’t need you!” to … Continue reading

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