The new year was aptly rung in by a fresh blanket of snow. Following hours of snowfall on New Year’s Eve, we were greeted in the early morning hours of our new year with a clean slate, both literally and figuratively. I ventured out first thing, or as close as I could muster to first [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Winter is now officially over. Never mind that Spring has been on the calendar for weeks, it is classic to New England that we go from Polartec to Sun dresses in a matter of days…and so is the case with us. April Vacation is here and it gives Emily, Ally and I a chance to [...]