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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

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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

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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

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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

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Sunday Morning Coffee: December 4, 2016

This morning the whole family ran the Cambridge Winter Classic 5k. It was a first for my mom, dad, and Charlotte. It’s a favorite race of mine because it’s the first formal race I ever ran (after my high school track career). It’s my fifth time running the course; my times have slowed way down since … Read more