Monthly Archives: February 2012

America’s Stonehenge in Salem, NH

Posted on February 29, 2012 by anniegraves1

Anyone who’s a fan of standing stones, mystery, or controversy should run (or drive) to investigate America’s Stonehenge, in Salem, NH. This sprawling installation—a mix of stones, henges (circular Bronze Age structures), Oracle Chamber, and purported Sacrificial Table—is ringed round … Continue reading →

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An Iconic Russian Museum in Clinton, MA

Posted on February 20, 2012 by anniegraves1

Words like “iconic” crop up in our modern culture with the frequency of reality TV shows, losing all meaning in the process, but the Museum of Russian Icons, in Clinton, MA, lives up to every definition of the word. Pictorial representations. … Continue reading →

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Johnson Hall Museum: The Greatest Show on Earth…in Maine

Posted on February 12, 2012 by anniegraves1

Nothing can prepare you for Johnson Hall Museum. Sure, you could catalog everything Bill Johnson has collected since he was 10 and plunked onto his 15-acre property on Route 1, outside Wells, Maine. But just try to find a theme—go … Continue reading →

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Gillette Castle: A Crazy Chateau in Connecticut

Posted on February 6, 2012 by anniegraves1

If interest in the PBS hit Downton Abbey is an indicator, we’re all just a crumpet away from coveting our own castle and footmen. Certainly the Grand Life—American style—is amply on display in the mansions of Newport, R.I., where piped-in … Continue reading →

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Eccentric New England: Weird Destinations and Quirky Pit Stops

Posted on February 3, 2012 by anniegraves1

There are loads of great travel quotes, but one of my favorites is from Antonio Machado, a popular Spanish poet: “Traveler, there is no path, paths are made by walking.” It’s got just the right mix of mystery, mysticism, and expansiveness … Continue reading →

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Rocking my blog

Posted on February 2, 2012 by anniegraves1

Just opened my Yahoo page to be confronted by a photo of Jennifer Lopez looking all dewy and tousled, with a caption that reads: “J.Lo rocks two stunning looks in one day.” It made me realize how much I loathe … Continue reading →

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