Well, you may already guess I believe Concord and Carlisle to be in the top two. Now this is entirely my subjective opinion, however, on days like today I cannot think of a more ideal spot to live than this corner of New England. When I started the blog, my assumption was sooner than later [...]
This is the view from my computer. The deer and I have become very comfortable with one another. They see me move about, open the window and generally carry on with life, feet from their favorite apple tree. They are wholly and utterly unconcerned. Our house is simply an anomaly to them. Something that breaks [...]
Cup of coffee in hand, a place to kick back for a few moments between errands, Ferns’ Piazza, as the owners have aptly named it, is the hub of our rather quiet metropolis. Just out of camera range is a water garden complete with smooth stones, a constantly blooming array of flowers and a modest [...]
Picture perfect. Carlisle Center early on a Saturday morning in July is just that. While the roads that converge on this small town from other destinations can be rather busy during the week, on a Saturday or Sunday it is blissfully quiet and comfortable. You feel your shoulders ease up, facial muscles relax and your [...]
Peaceful co-existence reigns at Bates Farm, Kimball’s Ice Cream Stand, an indispensable part of Old Home Day Celebrations Last year it was all new to me. This year our family got to really feel the sense of community that Old Home Day brings out in all of Carlisle. This is not a top down performance. [...]