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Rudy and a Tail of Two Towns

Posted on February 18, 2014 by anniegraves1

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 →

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Blooming Inspiration at the Boston Flower Show

Posted on March 18, 2013 by anniegraves1

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 →

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Pearls at Newburyport

Posted on September 13, 2012 by anniegraves1

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 →

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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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