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Rudy On Winter 2015
“No more,” said Rudy, as he set the pace. The pace in question could only be described as floundering, and once or twice he seemed lost, searching for a familiar landmark. Not so very long ago, just a few weeks, … Continue reading
Posted in A Desk with a View, Home, Rudy*, Travel
Tagged humor, philosophy, travel with dogs
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Rudy Breaks His Silence
We all need time to think and reflect. Certainly, growth happens in the spaces between the events of our lives. And there has indeed been growth over the past almost-year since we last communed. Much exploration. New discoveries. Possibly some unabashed … Continue reading
Posted in A Desk with a View, Rudy*, Travel
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Rudy and a Tail of Two Towns (cont.)
Part 2: Bennington, Vermont Rudy came aboard in late fall, so we haven’t had a chance to go swimming together yet. Nor are we even really sure what his feelings are toward water (or at least the idea of being … Continue reading
Rudy and a Tail of Two Towns
Part 1: Williamstown, Massachusetts “It was the best of times, it was the wurst…” Rudy looked thoughtful. “Yes, that’s right. It was pretty good all around.” Not one to toss superlatives lightly, Rudy took a moment to fondly remember our … Continue reading
Posted in A Desk with a View, Travel
Tagged Bennington, Clover Hill Farm, dog-friendly b&b, Dog-friendly inns, Massachusetts, Massachusetts tourism, Massachusetts travel, New England destinations, New England travel, Red Lion Inn, Rudy, Stockbridge, travel with dogs, Vermont, Vermont tourism, Vermont travel, Williamstown Massachusetts
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Blooming Inspiration at the Boston Flower Show
Just when we’re desperate enough, a concentrated dose of spring comes breezing our way at the annual Boston Flower & Garden Show, down by the city’s seaport. Yesterday’s heady blast of blossoms, color, and horticultural imagination is timed to remind … Continue reading
The Enfant Terrible of Retail
It’s been longer than intended, but let’s jump right in. In the interest of drama, here’s my own personal best (worst) recent encounter with a cranky storeowner, and if you’ve got a similar story of your own, I’d love to … Continue reading
Posted in A Desk with a View, Travel
Tagged Boston, Greek, New England, Northshore, Seaside towns
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Pearls at Newburyport
Hard to believe that Newburyport was a hardscrabble port town with a seedy waterfront scant decades ago. The polished little brick burg gleams like a pearl in an oyster shell, begging to be plucked. Much ado can be made of the … Continue reading