Last week, as we were walking under the Boston Marathon bleachers on Boylston Street, Ed took this photo full of great angles and colors.
Did you know that the origin of the word bleachers is from bleached?
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Last week, as we were walking under the Boston Marathon bleachers on Boylston Street, Ed took this photo full of great angles and colors.
Did you know that the origin of the word bleachers is from bleached?
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Last week, as we were walking under the Boston Marathon bleachers on Boylston Street, Ed took this photo full of great angles and colors.
Did you know that the origin of the word bleachers is from bleached?
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Nova was four months old and obsessed with people and play when we met on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall last week.
We spotted this tiny French Bulldog with obvious spunk and personality heading our way. Our Westie Poppy sat down to wait for an initial meeting with this new neighbor.
Saying hello to Nova reminded us of the very first Frenchie we recall seeing up close. We were with our first Westie Sassy having breakfast at a place called Dotie's. The guys at the next table had an adorable Frenchie and told us all about this lovely breed.
Over the past decade, the breed has mushroomed in popularity and we've had the pleasure of watching quite a few Frenchies grow up and become charming neighbors.
Keep up that charm, Nova! You'll make a lot of friends around Boston.
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Nova was four months old and obsessed with people and play when we met on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall last week.
We spotted this tiny French Bulldog with obvious spunk and personality heading our way. Our Westie Poppy sat down to wait for an initial meeting with this new neighbor.
Saying hello to Nova reminded us of the very first Frenchie we recall seeing up close. We were with our first Westie Sassy having breakfast at a place called Dotie's. The guys at the next table had an adorable Frenchie and told us all about this lovely breed.
Over the past decade, the breed has mushroomed in popularity and we've had the pleasure of watching quite a few Frenchies grow up and become charming neighbors.
Keep up that charm, Nova! You'll make a lot of friends around Boston.
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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2014 Penny Cherubino
Nova was four months old and obsessed with people and play when we met on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall last week.
We spotted this tiny French Bulldog with obvious spunk and personality heading our way. Our Westie Poppy sat down to wait for an initial meeting with this new neighbor.
Saying hello to Nova reminded us of the very first Frenchie we recall seeing up close. We were with our first Westie Sassy having breakfast at a place called Dotie's. The guys at the next table had an adorable Frenchie and told us all about this lovely breed.
Over the past decade, the breed has mushroomed in popularity and we've had the pleasure of watching quite a few Frenchies grow up and become charming neighbors.
Keep up that charm, Nova! You'll make a lot of friends around Boston.
Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.
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Photography: © 2014 Penny Cherubino
For today's Friday Link, we are connecting you to Marion Nelson's discussion of Brazil's recently updated dietary guidelines. This list of suggestions for healthy eating is so far ahead of what the U.S. is offering that I think we should all forget those food pyramids and post the Brazilian version on the front of the refrigerator.
In place of a disussion of nutrients, these are a list of simple statements. Such as, "Prepare meals from staple and fresh foods."
You can read the 3 Golden Rules and 10 Guidelines over on the Food Politics blog.
I love the fact that the Brazilian Government talks about the importance of community as a part of healthy eating. One guideline is "Eat in company whenever possible." This summer, you could begin by gathering friends for a pot luck picnic in one of Boston's beautiful parks.
The final guideline is, "Be critical of the commercial advertisement of food products." Tell me, when was the last time you saw an ad for raw carrots? And, while they do come in different colors, these beauties don't have calorie and fat laden sauces added and you don't have to decide between 15 flavors.
You can download a pdf of the original document in Portuguese here.
Do these guidelines make more sense to you than the U.S. version?
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Words: Penny Cherubino
Photography: © 2011-2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino
For today's Friday Link, we are connecting you to Marion Nelson's discussion of Brazil's recently updated dietary guidelines. This list of suggestions for healthy eating is so far ahead of what the U.S. is offering that I think we should all forget those food pyramids and post the Brazilian version on the front of the refrigerator.
In place of a disussion of nutrients, these are a list of simple statements. Such as, "Prepare meals from staple and fresh foods."
You can read the 3 Golden Rules and 10 Guidelines over on the Food Politics blog.
I love the fact that the Brazilian Government talks about the importance of community as a part of healthy eating. One guideline is "Eat in company whenever possible." This summer, you could begin by gathering friends for a pot luck picnic in one of Boston's beautiful parks.
The final guideline is, "Be critical of the commercial advertisement of food products." Tell me, when was the last time you saw an ad for raw carrots? And, while they do come in different colors, these beauties don't have calorie and fat laden sauces added and you don't have to decide between 15 flavors.
You can download a pdf of the original document in Portuguese here.
Do these guidelines make more sense to you than the U.S. version?
Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon
Details:
Words: Penny Cherubino
Photography: © 2011-2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino
For today's Friday Link, we are connecting you to Marion Nelson's discussion of Brazil's recently updated dietary guidelines. This list of suggestions for healthy eating is so far ahead of what the U.S. is offering that I think we should all forget those food pyramids and post the Brazilian version on the front of the refrigerator.
In place of a disussion of nutrients, these are a list of simple statements. Such as, "Prepare meals from staple and fresh foods."
You can read the 3 Golden Rules and 10 Guidelines over on the Food Politics blog.
I love the fact that the Brazilian Government talks about the importance of community as a part of healthy eating. One guideline is "Eat in company whenever possible." This summer, you could begin by gathering friends for a pot luck picnic in one of Boston's beautiful parks.
The final guideline is, "Be critical of the commercial advertisement of food products." Tell me, when was the last time you saw an ad for raw carrots? And, while they do come in different colors, these beauties don't have calorie and fat laden sauces added and you don't have to decide between 15 flavors.
You can download a pdf of the original document in Portuguese here.
Do these guidelines make more sense to you than the U.S. version?
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Words: Penny Cherubino
Photography: © 2011-2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino
UPDATE: PARKING YOUR CAR FOR BOSTON MARATHON WEEKEND 2015
Now's the time to plan where you'll park for Marathon weekend, so your car doesn't end up on a flatbed! And, be warned, the city does tow every car left in the way of the racers. So, this weekend, when you move your car for street sweeping, think ahead.
If you normally park on the streets along the route of the weekend races, you may want to begin looking for spaces off-the-route. If you can do without your car for a few days, consider stashing it in a safe spot before everyone else has the same idea. And, remember, the bike lanes on Massachusetts Avenue have eliminated more than 70 spaces, so finding on-street parking will be more difficult than ever.
Here's a Google map that locates public parking facilities using the Boston Marathon Finish Line as the central point.
And, if you'll need your car on Monday, you should make sure it's on the side of the Marathon route where you can reach it and get to your planned destination.
Here are some transportation restrictions & parking tips for Boston Marathon volunteers from the B.A.A. Site.
Saturday, April 19, 2014 – The B.A.A. 5K, Invitational Miles, and Relay Challenge
Again, this year, there are weekend races prior to Monday's marathon.
Thousands of runners are expected to compete in the 5K (3.1 mile) race two days prior to 118th Boston Marathon. This race is scheduled to start at 8 AM by the Boston Common and cover a route through parts of the Back Bay ending back at the Common. Here's a link to the B.A.A. 5K course map.
Plus, there are the Invitational Mile races that will also be held on Saturday, April 19, 2014. For details, including streets impacted by this event, go to B.A.A. Invitational Mile 2014.
And, the B.A.A. Relay Challenge is also scheduled on Saturday (1:30 PM – 3:30 PM).
For the full press release with more details, Click Here.
Street Closures and Parking Restrictions for Marathon Monday, April 21, 2014
Parking restrictions for the Marathon often begin on Boylston Street five or six-days before the event. From this point, until the last runners are safely across the finish line, you'll see more and more "No Parking/No Stopping" signs popping-up along the marathon route and some adjacent streets.
Remember, many streets in the Copley Square area will be impacted by the marathon. The best advice is to park your vehicle and walk and/or take public transportation.
From the city's site: Download City of Boston Traffic and Parking Advisory Boston Marathon (2014) for complete details.
Related Posts & Helpful Links:
What's Open in Boston on Patriots' Day 2014 (Marathon Monday)
Tracking a Boston Marathon Runner 2014
Views from Hereford Street 2009
How to Get to the Esplanade from Boston
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