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Pre 4th Of July Checklist

July 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

This has to be one of my favorite holidays. No one is expecting presents, everyone is looking for a party, we have the day off, and there are bbq’s, parades, and fireworks galore! Who couldn’t like the 4th of July?
The USA is celebrating it’s 232′nd birthday. Our family will be celebrating a wee bit differently […]

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Tags: Boston · Life In General · Fitness · Family

What in the world?

June 30th, 2008 · No Comments

I’m deviating a touch from my normal posts. I’m jumping on the bandwagon of current social economics, and I am joining the throngs of bloggers that say…I’m scared!
I’ve mentioned in the past how I make it a point to check the news online everyday. I’ve also gotten into the habit of scanning the paper on […]

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Tags: Boston · Blogging · Life In General · Family

Jon Lester Throws No Hitter For The Red Sox!

May 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

On May 19, 2008, Jon Lester of the Boston RedSox threw a no hitter against the Kansas City Royals. While a remarkable feat in itself, it was exceptionally special considering the 24 year old pitcher was diagnosed with lymphoma just 2 short years ago. With all he’s gone through so far, it appears Lester has […]

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Tags: Boston · Blogging

NewsFlash: Senator Kennedy has Brain Tumor.

May 20th, 2008 · No Comments

It’s a sad day in Massachusetts. It is being reported that Sen. Edward Kennedy has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. He’s been in Mass General Hospital since suffering a seizure on Saturday.
While some may not care for the Senator’s politics, it is apparent (to me at least) that he has been instrumental in […]

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A Day At The Zoo…

April 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

Today I took my 3 kiddos to the Roger Williams Park & Zoo in Providence RI. It’s a great little zoo, lots of different animals to see. It is compact, and smaller than other zoos I’ve been to, but it fills a day, and you don’t miss anything! 
The kids had a blast. My youngest was […]

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Tags: Boston · Reviews · Life In General · Vegetarian/Vegan · Fitness · Family

Internet Networking…aka keeping Mama in the loop.

April 11th, 2008 · No Comments

I am a huge fan of internet networking. I’m completely addicted to facebook, used to be addicted to myspace, and I’m quickly becoming a fan of foodconnect. I’ve recently become aware of a specialized networking site dedicated to showcasing professionals and services in local cities.  MyCityFaces.com has listings for many major cities, and people who […]

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Tags: Boston · Blogging · Life In General

Memories of My Trip to the Big Apple

April 10th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I was chatting with some old high school friends today, and the topic came up about our Senior Year Spring Break. What a trip! Instead of doing the usual spring break stuff like partying and hanging at the beach, a group of us decided to do a Youth Outreach Week and go to New York […]

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Tags: Boston · travel · Family