Carving Pumpkins with Abraham Lincoln

October 20, 2015January 2, 2016Leave a comment

In search of something to do as a family on Columbus Day, I went to one of my favorite local blogs and found a pumpkin carving activity at Chesterwood, a largely outdoor museum just down the road from us. The summer home of Daniel Chester French (who's most famous for sculpting the Lincoln Memorial and … Continue reading Carving Pumpkins with Abraham Lincoln

Taking Candy From Strangers

October 19, 2015January 2, 20161 Comment

A blogtoberfest guest post by Sara Wentworth of Secret Society Art I grew up in the 80’s and 90’s on Cape Cod, and I think back to when I was a kid, and it makes me sad how Halloween has died. Today, most kids have everything, and a lot of them don’t know they should … Continue reading Taking Candy From Strangers

The Transformative Power of the Gratitude Habit

October 16, 2015January 2, 2016Leave a comment

A Blogtoberfest Guest Post by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits There’s a small habit that I practice, that can turn difficult situations into much better ones — and it won’t surprise you. It’s the habit of gratitude. This is such a simple habit, and it’s one that we often forget to practice. But when we … Continue reading The Transformative Power of the Gratitude Habit

Cool Weather Comfort Foods that Won’t Make You Fat

October 8, 2015October 8, 20151 Comment

A Blogtoberfest Guest Post by Kaitlyn Pierce, founder of Willow House magazine Fall is a time for sweaters, fires, and packing on the pounds while staying curled up on the couch to indulge in some binge eating and Downton Abby marathons on Netflix. Being pregnant with my second child has made it even more enticing … Continue reading Cool Weather Comfort Foods that Won’t Make You Fat

Freaky Franchise: V/H/S

October 4, 2015January 2, 20161 Comment

Nothing says 'Found Footage has arrived' more than think pieces on the subject, rife with academic genre-speak. Consider this lofty description from Wikipedia: "The film is presented as an anthology of short horror films, built into a frame narrative which acts as its own short horror film. Each short film is linked together with the … Continue reading Freaky Franchise: V/H/S