Now the vacation state of mind here in Vacationland has fully sunken in. But I don’t recall ever being more happy not to be a parent, as I navigate my own space among five kids including two babies who take turns striking each other and boys who delight in high-decibel […]
Sunday morning on the southern Maine coast. It’s a beach day and a beach town, and I’ve got the sand in my shoes to prove it. As I think about beach vacationing, I think about my recently departed Uncle Bob, who always said he preferred the excitement of Saratoga and […]
When I woke up this morning and all of the windows of the house were open, I felt a chill. Oh no, no, is summer already fleeting? I shut the windows and then thought about my ride last night, in the nearly pitch dark, along the Norwottuck Bike Trail from […]
Ask anyone who has flown JetBlue and they usually have good things to say. There’s something about those crisp blue uniforms and that DirectTV that makes people fans. I found another reason to like JetBlue last night when I read a story by Scott McCarthy in the WSJ. They like […]
I was reading a story on GoNOMAD about Burning Man, and came across this description of how the Greeters greet the new denizens of Black Rock City every Labor Day. Sometimes wearing nothing but a smile, Greeters are dedicated to providing useful answers to all questions. Starting with our specialized […]
Finally, it’s a sure thing. The man-cave at 9 Mountain Road is officially under way. This morning a plumber named Brent showed up at the house at 7:30 am holding thick brochures showing photos of tubs and pedestal sinks. This project has been in my mind for so many years, […]
I read a story that shows how we’re going in the right direction. At least here in Franklin County MA. Funds have been approved for a new commuter lot–right at the intersection of Deerfield and Whately, at Rtes 116, 5 and 10. What a great idea…a place for up to […]
Yesterday, a long Sunday, was August 1st. I bet I wasn’t the only person who told himself ‘wow, summer’s half over!’ and lamented about how time goes so fast, especially during these precious weeks of summer. The days are long, but how come they feel like they slip away so […]
Friday night in the up-and-coming town of Greenfield. We are thinking of publishing an article about the ‘hottest town in Western Mass,” on GoNOMAD. We think steering people to this former mill town is very timely. There are so many things that are turning Greenfield around, for the better. Last […]
How does this sound? Chilled Carrot & Coriander soup with coconut creme fraiche. It was my recipe, brought back from being inspired by trying this soup in Newcastle a few weeks ago. I love watching something I had faraway on the menu of the GoNOMAD Cafe. But like when Richard […]
Brian Carney is the editorial page editor of my favorite newspaper, and he writes today about Fan and Fred, described as ‘money-losing zombie financial companies in the bosom of the federal government. ” Perfect! He describes the two bloated home loan agencies with more than $5 trillion in liabilities as […]
Last night I watched one of my favorite travel shows, the inimitable Anthony Bourdain, who spent time in Ecuador and later, travels to Kerala, India. The thing about this guy is that he is so real. There is none of the scripted corniness that can seep into some of these […]