Boston The Walking City – Part One
In the summer of 2019, my friend Joanne and I went to Boston overnight before she returned home to Canada. I wanted to show Jo what a beautiful city Boston was and how… Continue reading
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29/365 The City Skyline
I could easily live in Boston with a balcony like that with a view of the city skyline!
Heber & Caroline – A Love Story – Letter Fifteen 3/10/1924
When our mother passed away I was going through her things and found a stack of letters written by my maternal grandfather Heber to my maternal grandmother Caroline (aka Carrie). The letters cover… Continue reading
Heber & Caroline – A Love Story – Letter Fourteen 6/1/1924
When our mother passed away I was going through her things and found a stack of letters written by my maternal grandfather Heber to my maternal grandmother Caroline (aka Carrie). The letters cover… Continue reading
Heber & Caroline – A Love Story – Letter Thirteen 7/27/1924
When our mother passed away I was going through her things and found a stack of letters written by my maternal grandfather Heber to my maternal grandmother Caroline (aka Carrie). The letters cover… Continue reading
Boston Public Garden, Massachusetts
The Boston Public Garden really are a magical place especially on a beautiful sunny day. It is the perfect place for just slowly wandering, seeing gorgeous flower, swan boats filled with people and… Continue reading
Heber & Caroline – A Love Story – Letter Twelve 7/22/1924
When our mother passed away I was going through her things and found a stack of letters written by my maternal grandfather Heber to my maternal grandmother Caroline (aka Carrie). The letters cover… Continue reading
Iconic Swan Boats in the Boston Public Garden
If you ever decide to visit Boston from the spring through fall you absolutely must walk over to the Public Garden. The swan boats are a well known tourist attraction and for good… Continue reading
Heber & Caroline – A Love Story – Letter Eleven 7/13/1924
When our mother passed away I was going through her things and found a stack of letters written by my maternal grandfather Heber to my maternal grandmother Caroline (aka Carrie). The letters cover… Continue reading
Heber & Caroline – A Love Story – Letter Ten 6/30/1924
When our mother passed away I was going through her things and found a stack of letters written by my maternal grandfather Heber to my maternal grandmother Caroline (aka Carrie). The letters cover… Continue reading
Heber & Caroline – A Love Story – Letter Eight – 6/17/1924
When our mother passed away I was going through her things and found a stack of letters written by my maternal grandfather Heber to my maternal grandmother Caroline (aka Carrie). The letters cover… Continue reading
Heber & Caroline A Love Story – Letter Nine – 6/24/1924
When our mother passed away I was going through her things and found a stack of letters written by my maternal grandfather Heber to my maternal grandmother Caroline (aka Carrie). The letters cover… Continue reading
Heber & Caroline A Love Story – Letter Seven – 5/24/1924
When our mother passed away I was going through her things and found a stack of letters written by my maternal grandfather Heber to my maternal grandmother Caroline (aka Carrie). The letters cover… Continue reading
Heber & Caroline A Love Story – Letter 6 – 5/20/1924
When our mother passed away I was going through her things and found a stack of letters written by my maternal grandfather Heber to my maternal grandmother Caroline (aka Carrie). The letters cover… Continue reading
Heber & Caroline A Love Story – Letter 5 – 3/5/1924
When our mother passed away I was going through her things and found a stack of letters written by my maternal grandfather Heber to my maternal grandmother Caroline (aka Carrie). The letters cover… Continue reading
Heber & Caroline a Love Story – Letter 4 – 4/22/1924
When our mother passed away I was going through her things and found a stack of letters written by my maternal grandfather Heber to my maternal grandmother Caroline (aka Carrie). The letters cover… Continue reading
Heber & Caroline a love story. Letter one written January 27th, 1924
When our mother passed away I was going through her things and found a stack of letters written by my maternal grandfather Heber to my maternal grandmother Caroline (aka Carrie). The letters cover… Continue reading
A Christmastime Visit to Boston
On Friday afternoon my husband and I headed into Boston to see a show and spend the night. Boston is about an hours drive from our home on Cape Cod so we figured… Continue reading
Our Word View – Word of the Week = WATER
SUNDAY POSTING ~ A COLLABORATIVE BLOG BETWEEN TWO FRIENDS (ME AND MY FRIEND BARB) WHO’S PATHS WERE SEPARATED FOR 20+ YEARS AND HAVE FOUND ONE ANOTHER ONCE AGAIN ONLINE. BOTH SHARE A LOVE… Continue reading
Faneuil Hall Marketplace North and South Markets
In downtown Boston is a wonderful marketplace to visit. It’s called Faneuil Hall Marketplace. There is a series of four buildings. Faneuil Hall in the middle is full of every type… Continue reading
Our Word View – Word of the Week = WATCH
SUNDAY POSTING ~ A COLLABORATIVE BLOG BETWEEN TWO FRIENDS (ME AND MY FRIEND BARB) WHO’S PATHS WERE SEPARATED FOR 20+ YEARS AND HAVE FOUND ONE ANOTHER ONCE AGAIN ONLINE. BOTH SHARE A LOVE… Continue reading
Boston Harbor
When you visit Boston there is the most wonderful “Harbor Front Walk”. It meanders its way along all the wharfs in Boston from the North End right on down the line. On a… Continue reading
Boston Swan Boats
“Boston Public Gardens” If you visit Boston a must see is the “Boston Public Gardens”. Not to be confused with “Boston Commons” which is just across one main road. And in the garden… Continue reading
Boston Beautiful
As much as I love Cape Cod and the ocean I equally love the beautiful old architecture found in downtown Boston. The North End, Beacon Hill and other areas of the city have… Continue reading
Old versus New
One of the things I absolutely love about Boston is the old surrounded by the new! There are so many examples of buildings from the 1700s, 1800s and some older in the middle… Continue reading
The Novelty of the North End
I really can’t tell you what it is about Boston’s North End that I absolutely love, love, love. Perhaps it’s the most phenomenal, excellent and authentic Italian food you’ll ever have. Could be… Continue reading
From Terror a Sense of Community
This past week was surreal. Hubby and I returned home from Puerto Rico after almost two weeks. We returned from hot, sunny temps to cool and dreary. But one sign of spring in… Continue reading
Good Old Boston
This past summer my mother “Dot” and I went up to “Boston”Boston one day for lunch. We were on “Newbury Street” down towards Massachusetts Avenue. This particular area is near to a lot of… Continue reading
Our Word View – Word of the Week = DARK
SUNDAY POSTING ~ A COLLABORATIVE BLOG BETWEEN TWO FRIENDS (ME AND MY FRIEND BARB) WHO’S PATHS WERE SEPARATED FOR 20+ YEARS AND HAVE FOUND ONE ANOTHER ONCE AGAIN ONLINE. BOTH SHARE A LOVE… Continue reading
Wrought Iron and Old Buildings
I have a thing for old buildings and wrought iron. I’m not sure why but when I see a beautiful old Brownstone combined with ornate wrought iron my head is just filled with… Continue reading
Boston at Night. Oh what a sight!
http://www.elizabeththomasphotographyofcapecod.com/p225612417/h48BADCA8#h48badca8 On occasion hubby and I will pop up to Boston from Cape Cod to walk around or to attend an event of some sort. This past summer we went up to the… Continue reading
For Sale~Boston 16×20 Photo Collage
16×20 PHOTO COLLAGE of 16 different spots in and around the City of Boston. 1/2 inch border surrounds the collage for framing and matting purposes. It can be purchased here; https://www.etsy.com/listing/112083289/boston-collage-poster-16×20-16-various?ref=v1_other_1
Boston Harbor Rotating Bridge
One day this summer while in Boston hubby and I were walking the waterfront. At one point there was a group of boats on an inlet that wanted to go into the harbor… Continue reading
Perspective 8/9/12
http://www.elizabeththomasphotographyofcapecod.com/p225612417/eea322c8 Perspective. Ever since I have started seriously photographing things I’ve found I have a new perspective every place I go. When I walk around I look at everything as if I have… Continue reading
Tantalizing Tuesday – Boston’s North End – 7/17/12
Boston’s North End MIKE’S PASTRY WORLD FAMOUS CANNOLI There is a phenomenal part of Boston called the “North End”. More than 41% of the resident population is Italian-American. As such a large section… Continue reading
Themeless Thursday – Spots in and Around Boston
https://www.etsy.com/listing/104141808/birch-marine-boston-print-ocean-beach It’s amazing that I have lived in Massachusetts for 35 years and there are so many parts of the City of Boston I have never seen. Fortunately when my brother Tom comes… Continue reading
Monday Memories – All Things Ocean – 7/9/12
Monday Memories – All Things Ocean Looking Back at the past week… https://www.etsy.com/listing/103984101/fireboat-and-aircraft-carrier-navy-art 1) I hope….. my brother and sister-in-law visiting us from Canada last week had a great visit, as we did!… Continue reading
OUR WORD VIEW – Word of the Week = INDEPENDENCE
SUNDAY POSTING ~ A COLLABORATIVE BLOG BETWEEN TWO FRIENDS (ME AND MY FRIEND BARB) WHO’S PATHS WERE SEPARATED FOR 20+ YEARS AND HAVE FOUND ONE ANOTHER ONCE AGAIN ONLINE. BOTH SHARE A LOVE… Continue reading
In and Around Boston at Night!
7/5/12 In and Around Boston https://www.etsy.com/listing/103667560/boston-subway-at-night-black-and-white On Tuesday my husband, my brother, my sister-in-law, my daughter and I all went into Boston for the day. We went up to see the tall ships, aircraft carrier… Continue reading
Happy 4th of July!
7/4/12 Happy 4th of July to all! WESTIN HOTEL, BOSTON WATERFRONT, MASSACHUSETTS
Boston a Love Letter – Part 2
https://www.etsy.com/listing/102086685/boston-city-brownstone-photography-old When visiting Boston several weeks ago with Dot (my Mom) one of the things that struck me was how beautiful the old buildings and gardens are. There is just something about the… Continue reading
Monday Memories – 5/28/12
Monday Memories Looking Back at the past week… https://www.etsy.com/listing/100782630/boston-sky-line-at-night-11×14-fine-art 1) I wish….. I didn’t have a migraine at the moment but unfortunately I do. I think it’s from all the mulch I spread!… Continue reading
More Beautiful Boston
Old State House, Boston, Massachusetts A couple more beautiful sights from in and around Boston from a week ago Friday on a hot summer night! The above photo is of another old historic… Continue reading
Wordless Wednesdays 3/28/12
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Monday Memories 3/26/12
Boston Long Wharf at Night Looking Back at the past week… 1) I wish I had….. more time with my extended family! 2) I made….. time for my extended family when… Continue reading
OUR WORD VIEW – Word of the Week = GLOW
A collaborative BLOG between two friends (me and my friend Barbara Pagnotti) who’s paths were separated for 20 years and have found one another once again online. Both share a love of the… Continue reading