The Importance of Boston’s Greenspace: I’ve lived in Boston most of my life, and my #1 favorite thing about this city is the network of parks that stretch across it — a feature poetically named: The Emerald Necklace. This 1,200-acre park system was created by Frederick Law Olmsted in the 1880s and consists of a… [Read More]
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An “Influence” Synonym Search at Wild “Happy Place”
“Do you consider yourself an ‘Influencer?’” My former student, Savannah, popped this awkward question as we swung open the doors to “Happy Place,” the surreal pop-up photography playground that zinged into Boston this month. “Um…” I stalled, grappling for an appropriately inspiring answer to explain why I had been invited to tour and photograph the space,… [Read More]
What to Do in Boston: 27 Ideas by a Local Travel Blogger
Attractions in My Beloved Massachusetts Capital! I’ve run Around the World “L” Travel Blog for a decade now, and have lived in Boston nearly my whole life (multiple decades!), but it isn’t until THIS article that I am finally, comprehensively answering the question I get so much… What are the Best Things to Do in Boston,… [Read More]
A Central Square Food and Mural Arts Tour: Cambridge, MA
When a local Boston tour company invited me to check out their new food and mural arts tour of Central Square in Cambridge, MA, I agreed on the following condition: my current intern teacher, in addition to a certain former student, would need to attend, too. Why? Harmonie and Steph are delightful to hang out with,… [Read More]
How to Exercise More: Workout Motivation and Plans to Get Fit NOW!
“How do I get fit and healthy?” “Why do my exercise plans fizzle? Would workout motivation quotes help?” “Can you make me go to the gym???” We’re going to solve these common questions right NOW. There’s one huge mistake that we make with this whole “getting in shape” thing, and those questions above are a… [Read More]
Men’s Travel Clothes, Male-Modeled Amid Flowers
Want travel clothes for men? My husband is a male model and will show you what to pack! Er, truthfully — my husband is actually a middle school teacher like me, not a professional model… but I think you’re going to enjoy the next few photos, anyway, and get some men’s fashion ideas, too. Back… [Read More]
