Category: Places

  • Photo of the Week: Enjoying Bridges

    Enjoying bridges

    This week, Ed’s photo of these bridges along the Esplanade won the spot on the front page of The Back Bay Sun. We took a long walk along the river and had quite a few photos of bridges. Since this parkland was divided from the surrounding neighborhoods when a parkway was turned into a highway, bridges are what we use to climb over that ugly wall of cars.

    The copy on the page is a quote:

    Enjoying Bridges

    “We build too many walls and not enough bridges.” Isaac Newton

    You can read some of the stories at the newspaper’s website www.backbaysun.com and download a copy of the paper by clicking on the “Full Print Edition” icon in the left hand column. The new issue is usually on the website by Wednesday of each week. Since that icon only lasts until the next paper is published, we have uploaded a copy to this link, so that you can find it anytime.

    In this earlier post is a list of the other places where you can find copies of this local paper. We usually get ours in the Circulation Room at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square. There, you’ll also find copies of the The Beacon Hill Times and the The North End Regional Review.  Here’s a link to download a list of the other places where you can find copies of this local paper. 

    We are hearing from friends and neighbors and BostonZest readers who have left the area, that they like us connecting to copies of The Back Bay Sun. We plan to make this a regular feature to remind you of this great collection of local papers from the Independent Newspaper group. 

    Disclosure:  The Independent Newspaper Group, owner of all three of these papers, is one of our freelance clients and you’ll see our photographs, columns, and articles in their newpapers. Here are links to all their local papers.

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    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Ed Cherubino 

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  • Greenway Open Market 2013

    Greenway open market

    The Greenway Open Market is open for the season. This year, it operates each Saturday from May 25 through October 26, 2013.

    Hours & Directions:

    • May and June: 11am-5pm
    • July and August: 11am-6pm
    • September and October: 11am-5pm
    • Directions

    They say: "Visitors will find exceptional handmade and locally produced products including fine art, jewelry, ceramics, crafts, apparel, accessories, and fair trade/eco friendly handmade imports."

    We say: This can be the perfect place to meet up with friends and explore this part of Boston. From here, you can grab a boat for harbor tours, visit the harborwalk, enjoy the North End, or pick up a meal at a food truck or local take out spot. (We hope a few more food trucks work weekends into their schedule at places like this.)

    Related Posts:

    Lobster Roll from James Hook & Company (with or without mayo!)

    North End Reflections

    Where to Pick up Great Food for Boston Summer Events

     

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    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino 

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Greenway Open Market 2013

    Greenway open market

    The Greenway Open Market is open for the season. This year, it operates each Saturday from May 25 through October 26, 2013.

    Hours & Directions:

    • May and June: 11am-5pm
    • July and August: 11am-6pm
    • September and October: 11am-5pm
    • Directions

    They say: "Visitors will find exceptional handmade and locally produced products including fine art, jewelry, ceramics, crafts, apparel, accessories, and fair trade/eco friendly handmade imports."

    We say: This can be the perfect place to meet up with friends and explore this part of Boston. From here, you can grab a boat for harbor tours, visit the harborwalk, enjoy the North End, or pick up a meal at a food truck or local take out spot. (We hope a few more food trucks work weekends into their schedule at places like this.)

    Related Posts:

    Lobster Roll from James Hook & Company (with or without mayo!)

    North End Reflections

    Where to Pick up Great Food for Boston Summer Events

     

    What's on your Artistic Shopping List? Shop Amazon for all your arts & craft needs and support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino 

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Greenway Open Market 2013

    Greenway open market

    The Greenway Open Market is open for the season. This year, it operates each Saturday from May 25 through October 26, 2013.

    Hours & Directions:

    • May and June: 11am-5pm
    • July and August: 11am-6pm
    • September and October: 11am-5pm
    • Directions

    They say: "Visitors will find exceptional handmade and locally produced products including fine art, jewelry, ceramics, crafts, apparel, accessories, and fair trade/eco friendly handmade imports."

    We say: This can be the perfect place to meet up with friends and explore this part of Boston. From here, you can grab a boat for harbor tours, visit the harborwalk, enjoy the North End, or pick up a meal at a food truck or local take out spot. (We hope a few more food trucks work weekends into their schedule at places like this.)

    Related Posts:

    Lobster Roll from James Hook & Company (with or without mayo!)

    North End Reflections

    Where to Pick up Great Food for Boston Summer Events

     

    What's on your Artistic Shopping List? Shop Amazon for all your arts & craft needs and support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino 

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Fenway Victory Gardens Spring Scenes

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    Many a walk takes us through this main path of the Fenway Victory Gardens that runs parallel to Boylston Street. But, once in a while, we like to spend time exploring the rest of this historic complex of gardens and gardening support areas. 

    Update: We read on thier Facebook Page that they are having: "OPEN GARDENS is Saturday June 1st (11am to 3pm)" What's more they have posted their 2013 Calendar of events.

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    They have a great history page on their site explaining that, "The Fenway Victory Gardens are the nation’s only remaining, continuously operating WWII Victory Gardens." This garden was founded in 1942.

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    (Click on any image for a larger view.)

    This is a community and we've always found the "resident gardeners" friendly and open to answering questions for visitors. If you visit their Facebook group, you'll find the same sharing attitude among the members.

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    The gardens can feel like a world apart. You can easily forget that they are so close to the heart of Boston. 

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    With a well-established group like this one, you see evidence of shared equipment and resources, including well-organized composting locations.

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    They even have their own bee hives, a teaching garden, and an accessible garden designed to be enjoyed by persons with disabilities.

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    Each garden plot has its own personality and it's the details that make this a great location for a photowalk.

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    Each week the scene changes, new plants come into bloom, and the path you walked a week ago is renewed. It's a place to visit often, walk through slowly, and enjoy with your favorite people. We also highly recommend that any gardener visiting Boston add this place to their trip agenda. 

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a Graduation or Wedding gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Fenway Victory Gardens Spring Scenes

    -fenway-victory-communiy-garden-boston-

    Many a walk takes us through this main path of the Fenway Victory Gardens that runs parallel to Boylston Street. But, once in a while, we like to spend time exploring the rest of this historic complex of gardens and gardening support areas. 

    Update: We read on thier Facebook Page that they are having: "OPEN GARDENS is Saturday June 1st (11am to 3pm)" What's more they have posted their 2013 Calendar of events.

    -fenway-victory-communiy-garden-boston- (1)

    They have a great history page on their site explaining that, "The Fenway Victory Gardens are the nation’s only remaining, continuously operating WWII Victory Gardens." This garden was founded in 1942.

    -fenway-victory-communiy-garden-boston- (9) 
    -fenway-victory-communiy-garden-boston- (13)
    (Click on any image for a larger view.)

    This is a community and we've always found the "resident gardeners" friendly and open to answering questions for visitors. If you visit their Facebook group, you'll find the same sharing attitude among the members.

    -fenway-victory-communiy-garden-boston- (15)

    The gardens can feel like a world apart. You can easily forget that they are so close to the heart of Boston. 

    -fenway-victory-communiy-garden-boston- (12)


    -fenway-victory-communiy-garden-boston- (11)

    With a well-established group like this one, you see evidence of shared equipment and resources, including well-organized composting locations.

    -fenway-victory-communiy-garden-boston- (6)

    They even have their own bee hives, a teaching garden, and an accessible garden designed to be enjoyed by persons with disabilities.

    -fenway-victory-communiy-garden-boston- (7)

    Each garden plot has its own personality and it's the details that make this a great location for a photowalk.

    -fenway-victory-communiy-garden-boston- (8)

    -fenway-victory-communiy-garden-boston- (10)

    Each week the scene changes, new plants come into bloom, and the path you walked a week ago is renewed. It's a place to visit often, walk through slowly, and enjoy with your favorite people. We also highly recommend that any gardener visiting Boston add this place to their trip agenda. 

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a Graduation or Wedding gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Fenway Victory Gardens Spring Scenes

    -fenway-victory-communiy-garden-boston-

    Many a walk takes us through this main path of the Fenway Victory Gardens that runs parallel to Boylston Street. But, once in a while, we like to spend time exploring the rest of this historic complex of gardens and gardening support areas. 

    Update: We read on thier Facebook Page that they are having: "OPEN GARDENS is Saturday June 1st (11am to 3pm)" What's more they have posted their 2013 Calendar of events.

    -fenway-victory-communiy-garden-boston- (1)

    They have a great history page on their site explaining that, "The Fenway Victory Gardens are the nation’s only remaining, continuously operating WWII Victory Gardens." This garden was founded in 1942.

    -fenway-victory-communiy-garden-boston- (9) 
    -fenway-victory-communiy-garden-boston- (13)
    (Click on any image for a larger view.)

    This is a community and we've always found the "resident gardeners" friendly and open to answering questions for visitors. If you visit their Facebook group, you'll find the same sharing attitude among the members.

    -fenway-victory-communiy-garden-boston- (15)

    The gardens can feel like a world apart. You can easily forget that they are so close to the heart of Boston. 

    -fenway-victory-communiy-garden-boston- (12)


    -fenway-victory-communiy-garden-boston- (11)

    With a well-established group like this one, you see evidence of shared equipment and resources, including well-organized composting locations.

    -fenway-victory-communiy-garden-boston- (6)

    They even have their own bee hives, a teaching garden, and an accessible garden designed to be enjoyed by persons with disabilities.

    -fenway-victory-communiy-garden-boston- (7)

    Each garden plot has its own personality and it's the details that make this a great location for a photowalk.

    -fenway-victory-communiy-garden-boston- (8)

    -fenway-victory-communiy-garden-boston- (10)

    Each week the scene changes, new plants come into bloom, and the path you walked a week ago is renewed. It's a place to visit often, walk through slowly, and enjoy with your favorite people. We also highly recommend that any gardener visiting Boston add this place to their trip agenda. 

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a Graduation or Wedding gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Memorial Day: Time for the Seasonal Shift!

    DSC_4086 - Version 22013-05-13-runners-esplanade-boston-summer-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    If you’re like us, you view Memorial Day as the official start of summer. Even the runners on the Esplanade seem to shift to summer speeds. Sometimes, if you sit along one side of a lagoon or canoeway, the people on the opposite side seem to be moving in slo-mo!

    It’s time for long walks around the city, visits to area beaches, clam shacks, and farm stands. Daytrips and weekends away are on the calendars. 

    What are your favorite things to do in and around Boston in the summertime? Do you have tips for free or inexpensive things to do in the city?

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a Graduation or Wedding gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers’ comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Memorial Day: Time for the Seasonal Shift!

    DSC_4086 - Version 22013-05-13-runners-esplanade-boston-summer-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    If you’re like us, you view Memorial Day as the official start of summer. Even the runners on the Esplanade seem to shift to summer speeds. Sometimes, if you sit along one side of a lagoon or canoeway, the people on the opposite side seem to be moving in slo-mo!

    It’s time for long walks around the city, visits to area beaches, clam shacks, and farm stands. Daytrips and weekends away are on the calendars. 

    What are your favorite things to do in and around Boston in the summertime? Do you have tips for free or inexpensive things to do in the city?

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a Graduation or Wedding gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers’ comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Memorial Day: Time for the Seasonal Shift!

    DSC_4086 - Version 22013-05-13-runners-esplanade-boston-summer-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    If you’re like us, you view Memorial Day as the official start of summer. Even the runners on the Esplanade seem to shift to summer speeds. Sometimes, if you sit along one side of a lagoon or canoeway, the people on the opposite side seem to be moving in slo-mo!

    It’s time for long walks around the city, visits to area beaches, clam shacks, and farm stands. Daytrips and weekends away are on the calendars. 

    What are your favorite things to do in and around Boston in the summertime? Do you have tips for free or inexpensive things to do in the city?

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a Graduation or Wedding gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers’ comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.