Book Reviews · Just my Thoughts

Alex Troutt, New Series – A Book Review

NEW SERIES…. Alex Troutt Thriller Series #1 AT Bay Alexandra Giordano never knew she had it so good. Until it was all gone in an instant. As she begins her daunting quest to uncover the black spots on her memory, what she finds isn’t sweet or charming or even pleasant. And that’s when she begins… Continue reading Alex Troutt, New Series – A Book Review

Fitness · Just my Thoughts

Boston Marathon

I have just returned from my first Boston Marathon.  I admit that “just” is a relative term.  I took so many photos I needed to crop and such that the post was started upon my return but just now getting finished.   No, I did not run it.  You have to qualify for Boston and… Continue reading Boston Marathon

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Architectural Wonders

One of the reasons I loved old cities like Boston is that the architecture there is truly old world.  In the case of most East Coast cities, you get that old world charm circumvented by newer, more modern architecture. Boston is no different than other cities.  Below is a slideshow of some of the architecture… Continue reading Architectural Wonders

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Public Gardens

Monday morning, my friend and I were going into the city to wait for the marathon finishers. Lynette and I walked to the T in Cambridge to go into Boston.  The ultimate goal was to see her sister Suzanne and my friend Steve as they crossed the finish line in the Boston Marathon.  We left… Continue reading Public Gardens

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Takes a Village …

… to host a marathon. We hear all about the runners.  They MUST qualify by completing one of many different marathons within a certain time, based on the runner’s age.  They come from the US and from other countries.  They run for themselves, for others, for charities.  They wear all kinds of technical running gear… Continue reading Takes a Village …

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My Bags Are Packed

No, the bag is actually just sitting open on my bed.  No, I am not “leaving on a jet plane” – that is way too iffy these days.  I am, though, leaving for a few days.  I will soon be heading into town to pick up a friend and then, we are heading to Boston… Continue reading My Bags Are Packed

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Road Trip – Planning Begins

I am a planner.  Yes, I like to have control.  I admit I like to know where I am going, how I am getting there and what I am doing while I am there.  I don’t have to plan every details but quite a few of them would be good. So I have a few… Continue reading Road Trip – Planning Begins