A gray, cold, rainy week with breaks of sunshine peeking through. On my way home from work, I saw the daffodils out in bloom, their brightness and color contrasting against the slate river, cloudy sky, and bare trees. A sign that more and more color, warmth, and sunshine is on its way. Here’s what I’ve … Read more
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Sunday Morning Coffee: April 16, 2017
We’re celebrating Easter weekend and Marathon Monday as a family: my mom and dad came up, and I’m realizing it’s been pretty much a decade since we spent the holiday together. The weather was warm and gorgeous for Charlotte’s first egg hunt. She picked up on what we were doing pretty quickly, and loved finding the … Read more
Sunday Morning Coffee: April 9, 2017
It’s warming up a bit, and we spent the weekend trying to get out and enjoy the weather. The first of the flowers are starting to peak through the what has been a very wintry landscape for the past several months. A weekend that had such promising weather was overshadowed a bit by the fact … Read more
Sunday Morning Coffee: April 2, 2017
We got pummeled by another winter storm at the end of the week, a wintry mix of heavy, wet snow turning in to rain late on Saturday. With energy low and in the mood, we decided to hunker down at my parents’ house south of the city. Charlotte always loves seeing her grandparents, and we … Read more
Sunday Morning Coffee: March 26, 2017
The whole family spent the weekend in New Bedford, where my sister ran the half marathon race held there last Sunday. It was a cold and blustery day, not ideal running conditions. While we were waiting, we decided to take Charlotte to the zoo (her first time!). Turns out, cold and blustery days aren’t great … Read more
Sunday Morning Coffee: March 12, 2017
These daffodils were a gift from my mom. I’m a recent convert to the joy and beauty of fresh flowers for the home after being a long-time grump about them (they die eventually, anyway). But now I’m totally in to them, spending $5-10 a week on fresh blossoms to add a bit of color and … Read more
Sunday Morning Coffee: February 26, 2017
Spring is coming in halting steps. This weekend we have gorgeous weather and are getting out to spend some time on the playground with Charlotte. But colder weather is on the way again next week. We’re taking advantage of it while we can, and I bought some hyacinths to help the house smell like spring. … Read more
Sunday Morning Coffee: February 19, 2017
It’s been so snowy lately. We’ve had a mild winter thus far, but just like that, it feels we could be back in 2015 with storm upon storm making parking a nightmare on the streets of Boston, closing work and schools (and now, importantly, daycare). David and I spent a snow day home together with … Read more
Sunday Morning Coffee: February 5, 2017
It’s starting to snow here in our visit to Fall River. This is the view from outside my parents’ door, looking out on to a quiet neighborhood and an abundance of trees. Here’s what I’m eating and reading this week:
Sunday Morning Coffee: January 29, 2017
I snapped this photo waiting on the doorstep of Charlotte’s daycare. It’s a picture of the sun setting over Boston, and I realized we’re starting to get daylight for just a bit longer. We’re coming out of the dark days of winter, and I’m trying to be present in the moments with my work and family. … Read more
