October is Octobering – with changing leaves, lovely golden light, fall theatre and a visit from my parents. Between all that and Gala prep at ZUMIX, here’s what I have been reading: Dear Miss Lake, A.J. PearceI’ve adored Pearce’s series following the WWII adventures of journalist Emmy Lake, her best friend Bunty, and Emmy’s colleagues […]| cakes, tea and dreams
The last half of September was full – of live theater, yoga classes, a visit from my parents, and an epic staff-student Wiffle ball game at work. In the margins, here’s what I have been…| cakes, tea and dreams
Earlier this week, I spent a lovely (if muggy) morning walking around Boston with a friend, wearing a summer dress I bought on clearance in mid-August. (I thought I might not have many chances to wear it before the weather turned cool – but, I am happy to report, it’s gotten a workout over the […]| cakes, tea and dreams
September is flying by in a whirlwind of events, apple cider donuts and golden light. Amid all that, here’s what I have been reading: We All Live Here, Jojo MoyesI picked up Moyes’ latest at the Strand this summer. It follows Lila, struggling after her divorce and juggling her writing career and a houseful of […]| cakes, tea and dreams
I arrived home mid-afternoon on Sunday, after a busy morning out and about in Cambridge. I had a long mental list of chores to do: wash dishes, vacuum, sweep the wood floors, clean the bathroom. (I still need to wash my windows, pay the electric bill, take out the recycling and compost and trash.) One […]| cakes, tea and dreams
I turn 42 this week. The number makes me think of a few things offhand: Jackie Robinson’s jersey number; a dominoes game I don’t know much about (my family are Chicken Foot people); and that line f…| cakes, tea and dreams
September is flying – with beautiful sunsets, fun book events (above), park yoga classes and allllll the things. (And some really heavy headlines.) Between all that, here’s what I have been reading: The Library of Unruly Treasures, Jeanne BirdsallI love Birdsall’s Penderwicks series (I reread them this summer). This new standalone book follows Gwen, sent […]| cakes, tea and dreams
And just like that, it’s September. In the waning days of summer, here’s what I have been reading: Widow’s Walk, Jane WillanFormer chef Miranda McCurdy is settling into her new li…| cakes, tea and dreams
I spent most of the last week in New York City, first attending a work conference and then enjoying a long weekend in Brooklyn with my husband. We walked and wandered: around Fort Greene, across th…| cakes, tea and dreams
Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front Love the quick profit, the annual raise, vacation with pay. Want more of everything ready-made. Be afraid to know your neighbors and to die. And you will …| cakes, tea and dreams
On Friday afternoon, I took a walk with my friend Sharon. We’ve been doing the loops of our green spaces in Eastie, from park to greenway to waterfront and back again, every couple of weeks s…| cakes, tea and dreams
I saw a cardinal and a goldfinch the other morning as I headed out for my run. And I think I saw an oriole (or a warbler?) the other day. In short: so many birds, around here. I sneezed while putti…| cakes, tea and dreams
August is flying by – with yoga, concerts in the park, a block party and a lovely book event in Cambridge. Here’s what I have been reading: Into the Leopard’s Den, Harini NagendraI loved this fourth entry in Nagendra’s series featuring Kaveri Murthy, a female detective in 1920s India. This book takes Kaveri from her […]| cakes, tea and dreams
August, so far, has been hot, fast and full – with friends in town, (more) yoga teacher training, and summer concerts on Sunday nights. In between, here’s what I have been reading: Murd…| cakes, tea and dreams
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July has been full, fast, and hot. Amid work events, several heat waves and some fabulous theater, here’s what I have been reading: Great Big Beautiful Life, Emily HenryI like Henry’s rom-com…| cakes, tea and dreams
Last year, one of the joys of December in Eastie was participating in a local Christmas carol choir, spearheaded by my friend Peter and often hosted by him and his wife, Giordana. (That’s the…| cakes, tea and dreams
One essential part of the holiday season for me is the music. I know I’m not alone in this: you can hardly walk into a store in December without hearing tinny remixes of classic carols or Mar…| cakes, tea and dreams
…is a question I was not expecting to hear last week. My coworker and I were talking with one of our ZUMIX alumni, a bright college senior majoring in communications, about potential jobs whe…| cakes, tea and dreams
My one little word for 2024 was sparkle. I choose a word to guide me each year, and at the end of 2023, after a tough breakup and various other challenges over the previous several years, I wanted …| cakes, tea and dreams
Last night, I locked up the ZUMIX Firehouse and walked home, after our sixth Christmas choir rehearsal of the season. We’d spent the evening on the trickier parts of this year’s program…| cakes, tea and dreams
Earlier this month, I spent an evening downtown, listening to a wise, funny, thoughtful conversation between Sarah and Beth of Pantsuit Politics and Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Te…| cakes, tea and dreams
The grocery list constantly running in my head. How I should really mop (and probably wax) the wide-plank wood floors in my studio apartment. All the lives lived in this building before mine: where…| cakes, tea and dreams
Lately, I find myself struggling to make decisions. Not the big, existential, life-altering ones (those are a separate blog post, or perhaps a whole series). But the ones that feel both significant…| cakes, tea and dreams
It’s no secret I love a mystery, especially one featuring a headstrong female sleuth and a cast of engaging secondary characters. But I confess: one reason I picked up Mia P. Manansala’…| cakes, tea and dreams
Last week, I ran to the grocery store after work and then walked down the block with Madeleine, my coworker and friend. We’d both found ourselves with a rare free night, and decided to toast …| cakes, tea and dreams
