I am thrilled to be part of The Writers Loft Annual Literary Extravaganza! We are hosting a book sale and signing, including the release of the latest poetry anthology, Gnomes and Ungnomes: Poems of Hidden Creatures! Please join us on Saturday, December 2nd from 10 am to 3 pm at The Writers Loft in Hudson,…
Have you ever stayed at someone’s house and instantly felt like royalty? If you couldn’t put your finger on what made the room feel great, keep reading. We are sharing 6 quick styling tips to pull your guest bedroom together. Employ these tips to make your guests feel extra special when they visit. You’ll be…
I was thinking about the banners, Hata-jirushi (旗印), that my ancestors used on the battlefield during medieval Japan. It would have our clan name via the kamon, or logo if you will. The banners would denote the regiments of an army within a particular samurai clan. image from Wikipedia Flags around the world are a…
My kids grew up eating Filipino food but just a few basics that we know how to prepare ourselves such as “Sour Soup” or Sinigang, and pork Adobo. I searched for Filipino restaurants in the Boston area but the only one specializing in Filipino cuisine closed down during Covid and never reopened. When we visited…
My husband and I had to scramble to make the Hokusai exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. When it first came out, I earmarked it and felt like I had all the time in the world to see it. Suddenly, I discovered that the exhibit would be moving on in two weeks…
Please welcome my guest author today, Vicky Fang! I know her from the Soaring 20s picture book group that we are both in. We are giving away a SIGNED copy of her newest book, Best Buddies. To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom. —— There’s something so perfect about animal friendship early…
It was an unusually hot day which made taking prom pictures that much harder, especially for anyone wearing a suit and tie! Luckily, the evening cooled down a bit. The seniors took a bus from school to the prom site. This year, it was at the New England Aquarium! A mediocre dinner was served there…