I've checked out the BBG's Harvest Festival before, but never realized it's an event that's been running for 85 years, strong. One of many reasons to check out the Harvest Festival is the opportunity to see the BBG at a slightly lower cost then normal, and see even more. The garden's informal foyer includes a … Continue reading Berkshire Botanical Gardens 85th Harvest Festival
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The Family’s First Sleep-over
Our baby girl had her first sleepover at a friend's house this month, and in an unexpected turn of events, her Dad and I were thus afforded the opportunity to go to a "sleepover" at a friend's house the same night. I don't know why I'm putting the last in quotes. That's actually what happened. … Continue reading The Family’s First Sleep-over
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
In Apple Blossom Time…
It's Apple Blossom Time here in the Berkshires... not as well known as the harvest season, maybe, but no less quaint and New England-y. This weekend, we were able to attend the Second Annual Blossom Fest at Bartlett's Orchard, right in our hometown. This isn't an event teeming with crowds, vendors, bouncy-houses and beer tents … Continue reading In Apple Blossom Time…
#TBT May 2008: Snark, Car Shows, Pasta Salad & Yoga
Note: The following blog posts originally appeared on The Jump in May 2008, when it was hosted at blog-city. They're gradually being added back into the current blog as #TBTs, so not to overwhelm subscribers. How Do You Write a Blog Post About Things That Annoy You Without Sounding Snarky or Unbalanced? You can't. Roll … Continue reading #TBT May 2008: Snark, Car Shows, Pasta Salad & Yoga
