Once again, we’ve thrown our crafty hats into the ring of the Hilltown Families Hand-made Valentine Swap! This annual tradition charges local families in the hidden hamlets of western Massachusetts (the Hilltowns) with creating original Valentines and sending them to other families and individuals. I’ve actually participated in the HFHVS several times, including before I … Continue reading Hilltown Families Hand-made Valentine Swap 2021!
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Truckin’ at Wahconah Park
With a Memorial Day forecast that left a lot to be desired, we didn't have particularly high hopes for our outdoor-itinerary this weekend. But the clouds parted around lunchtime on Saturday, so we jetted down to historic Wahconah Park in Pittsfield, Mass. for their First Annual Food Truck Feastival and gathered some tastes, sights, and … Continue reading Truckin’ at Wahconah Park
Juli’s first shortcake
...plus a nice use for my transfer ware 😉
When your friends ask you to dog-watch…
...it's on. #itouchedurstuff
Top Five Bowie Touchpoints for Gen-Xers
David Bowie's career spanned six decades, and as such, fans of varying ages have different memories. For those of us who suffered diligently through the eighties and nineties, these five cultural touchpoints might ring a bell. Leave your own recollections in the comments... 5. Bowie and Bing, 1977 This rendition of Little Drummer Boy, originally … Continue reading Top Five Bowie Touchpoints for Gen-Xers