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Sunday Morning Coffee: June 30, 2019

We’ve had a pretty full week to close out the month of June. My parents are in town, which means there are lots of get-togethers for dinner, and nights run later than we’re used to. It’s so much fun, but I notice the little bumps in the road when I get disconnected from my routines … Read more

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Sunday Morning Coffee: May 5, 2019

It’s been pretty cold, gray week here in Boston, with most days overcast and drizzly. On my walk yesterday morning, I saw this garden full of brilliantly colored flowers, which was a breath of fresh air, even as it was lightly raining and 50 degrees.

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Sunday Morning Coffee: April 7, 2019

We’ve had a lot of chilly days this week, but right now, we’re in the middle of a glorious 60-degree sunny weekend. Everyone is out an enjoying the green spaces in the city. It’s been a lovely week, mostly productive, mostly stable, with the usual ups and downs. Nothing rocking the boat too much, which … Read more

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Sunday Morning Coffee: March 30, 2019

It’s the first week of spring, the weather’s a bit warmer this weekend, and the first flowers of the season are peaking up out of the dirt in bursts of color. They’re few and far between, but they point to the green on the horizon. I also spent the week wrapping up some projects from … Read more

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Sunday Morning Coffee: March 24, 2019

It feels like spring is just peeking around the corner. I’m making the most of the winter produce that’s left, and anticipating the abundance of the coming months. I’ve done lemon-poppyseed cake, a grapefruit loaf, and now I’ve got a pie cooling on the counter. I don’t know how I found the energy to put … Read more

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Sunday Morning Coffee: March 17, 2019

Happy St. Patrick’s Day. This holiday used to be a much bigger deal to me back when I was at Boston College (duh… for many reasons), and David and I even got in the spirit by running the 5k race they hold in Southie. This year, though, not so much. I spent the day in … Read more

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Sunday Morning Coffee: March 10, 2019

Here’s what I’m reading, cooking, and enjoying this week:

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Sunday Morning Coffee: March 3, 2019

My parents are in town, and we’re celebrating my birthday week with some quality time and dinners together. My sisters and I are taking turns hosting, and tonight we’ll head to Waypoint, a small-plates restaurant. Its our first time having a babysitter come watch the kids, which I know is a bit ridiculous because of … Read more

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Sunday Morning Coffee: August 19, 2018

It’s been a bit of a week here, with some very high highs and some bumpy, clunky lows. Some of the good bits included connecting with friends and colleagues to catch up on life and share ideas and enthusiasm for the projects ahead of us. Some of the lows included a few medical appointments, including … Read more

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Sunday Morning Coffee: August 4, 2018

Welcome to the weekend. It’s been a full week, and I’m glad for the break and time with family. My parents are still in town and David’s birthday is coming up, so there’s a lot of celebration and shared meals. The days, though, have been intense. We’re navigating busy schedules and commitments, but it feels … Read more