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  • Opening Our Doors 2012: Free Events in the Fenway October 8th

    Looking for something fun to do on Columbus Day, Monday, October 8th? The Fenway Alliance has a full day of great, FREE events scheduled. Each year they organize Opening Our Doors. Today, this event is our Friday Link.

    Opening our doors 2012

    They say: "Opening Our Doors in the Fenway brings together many of Boston’s best cultural and academic institutions, community organizations and business partners in a wonderfully diverse day of free cultural activities for the whole family. Events range from music and dance performances to historical tours, lectures, walking tours of the Fenway, glass blowing demonstrations, indoor kite flying and much more!"

    You can download the full SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.

    We say: The Fenway neighborhood is far more than Kenmore Square, sports, and nightclubs. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know the artistic and cultural treasures that bring dollars into our economy and support year round jobs.

    Related Post: What's Open on Columbus Day 2012 in Boston and MBTA Schedule Changes

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
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  • Opening Our Doors 2012: Free Events in the Fenway October 8th

    Looking for something fun to do on Columbus Day, Monday, October 8th? The Fenway Alliance has a full day of great, FREE events scheduled. Each year they organize Opening Our Doors. Today, this event is our Friday Link.

    Opening our doors 2012

    They say: "Opening Our Doors in the Fenway brings together many of Boston’s best cultural and academic institutions, community organizations and business partners in a wonderfully diverse day of free cultural activities for the whole family. Events range from music and dance performances to historical tours, lectures, walking tours of the Fenway, glass blowing demonstrations, indoor kite flying and much more!"

    You can download the full SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.

    We say: The Fenway neighborhood is far more than Kenmore Square, sports, and nightclubs. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know the artistic and cultural treasures that bring dollars into our economy and support year round jobs.

    Related Post: What's Open on Columbus Day 2012 in Boston and MBTA Schedule Changes

    Thanks to everyone who hops over to Amazon from here to do their shopping. We appreciate your support. It doesn't cost you any more but they put a few coins in our tip jar.

    What's on your Fall Shopping List? Click here for Fall Season Savings over at Amazon.

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Screengrab from Opening Our Doors 2012   

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  • Opening Our Doors 2012: Free Events in the Fenway October 8th

    Looking for something fun to do on Columbus Day, Monday, October 8th? The Fenway Alliance has a full day of great, FREE events scheduled. Each year they organize Opening Our Doors. Today, this event is our Friday Link.

    Opening our doors 2012

    They say: "Opening Our Doors in the Fenway brings together many of Boston’s best cultural and academic institutions, community organizations and business partners in a wonderfully diverse day of free cultural activities for the whole family. Events range from music and dance performances to historical tours, lectures, walking tours of the Fenway, glass blowing demonstrations, indoor kite flying and much more!"

    You can download the full SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.

    We say: The Fenway neighborhood is far more than Kenmore Square, sports, and nightclubs. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know the artistic and cultural treasures that bring dollars into our economy and support year round jobs.

    Related Post: What's Open on Columbus Day 2012 in Boston and MBTA Schedule Changes

    Thanks to everyone who hops over to Amazon from here to do their shopping. We appreciate your support. It doesn't cost you any more but they put a few coins in our tip jar.

    What's on your Fall Shopping List? Click here for Fall Season Savings over at Amazon.

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Screengrab from Opening Our Doors 2012   

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  • Massachusetts’ Own: Upton Tea Is Our Friday link

    Ice tea in summer, hot tea in winter, but the best possible tea all the time is what I want from a tea vendor and that is what you can have from Upton Tea in Holliston, MA. 

     
    Upton

    I tried them when I was looking for a new source for Moroccan Mint tea. They came through with a fresh, lively version of my favorite tea. The catalog that arrived in my mailbox recently also provided me with lots of interesting, high quality tea related products. What's more, the catalog and site offer expert information about tea, products, history of tea, and tips for making the most of high quality tea and herbal infusions.

    They say, "Upton Tea Imports was founded in 1989 with the objective of providing the North American tea drinker with the finest teas available. We purchase teas from reputable brokers and estates worldwide, dealing only with sources who are capable of providing top quality teas. We sell directly to the consumer, thus ensuring the freshest product and fairest pricing."

    We say, it's great when you can support a local business and get the best quality while you do it.

    Thanks to everyone who hops over to Amazon from here to do their shopping. We appreciate your support. It doesn't cost you any more but they put a few coins in our tip jar.

    What's on your fall shopping list? Click here for fall season savings over at Amazon.

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Screengrab: from Upton Tea   

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  • Massachusetts’ Own: Upton Tea Is Our Friday link

    Ice tea in summer, hot tea in winter, but the best possible tea all the time is what I want from a tea vendor and that is what you can have from Upton Tea in Holliston, MA. 

     
    Upton

    I tried them when I was looking for a new source for Moroccan Mint tea. They came through with a fresh, lively version of my favorite tea. The catalog that arrived in my mailbox recently also provided me with lots of interesting, high quality tea related products. What's more, the catalog and site offer expert information about tea, products, history of tea, and tips for making the most of high quality tea and herbal infusions.

    They say, "Upton Tea Imports was founded in 1989 with the objective of providing the North American tea drinker with the finest teas available. We purchase teas from reputable brokers and estates worldwide, dealing only with sources who are capable of providing top quality teas. We sell directly to the consumer, thus ensuring the freshest product and fairest pricing."

    We say, it's great when you can support a local business and get the best quality while you do it.

    Thanks to everyone who hops over to Amazon from here to do their shopping. We appreciate your support. It doesn't cost you any more but they put a few coins in our tip jar.

    What's on your fall shopping list? Click here for fall season savings over at Amazon.

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Screengrab: from Upton Tea   

    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.

    Related articles
    Lapsang Souchong Tea
    Tea Time Treats, Part II: Tea-Infused Beauty Products
    Where to Find Old Friends Farm Local Ginger
    Farmers' Markets Are Brimming with Goodness
    BU Seminars in Food, Wine & the Arts
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  • Massachusetts’ Own: Upton Tea Is Our Friday link

    Ice tea in summer, hot tea in winter, but the best possible tea all the time is what I want from a tea vendor and that is what you can have from Upton Tea in Holliston, MA. 

     
    Upton

    I tried them when I was looking for a new source for Moroccan Mint tea. They came through with a fresh, lively version of my favorite tea. The catalog that arrived in my mailbox recently also provided me with lots of interesting, high quality tea related products. What's more, the catalog and site offer expert information about tea, products, history of tea, and tips for making the most of high quality tea and herbal infusions.

    They say, "Upton Tea Imports was founded in 1989 with the objective of providing the North American tea drinker with the finest teas available. We purchase teas from reputable brokers and estates worldwide, dealing only with sources who are capable of providing top quality teas. We sell directly to the consumer, thus ensuring the freshest product and fairest pricing."

    We say, it's great when you can support a local business and get the best quality while you do it.

    Thanks to everyone who hops over to Amazon from here to do their shopping. We appreciate your support. It doesn't cost you any more but they put a few coins in our tip jar.

    What's on your fall shopping list? Click here for fall season savings over at Amazon.

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Screengrab: from Upton Tea   

    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.

    Related articles
    Lapsang Souchong Tea
    Tea Time Treats, Part II: Tea-Infused Beauty Products
    Where to Find Old Friends Farm Local Ginger
    Farmers' Markets Are Brimming with Goodness
    BU Seminars in Food, Wine & the Arts
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  • What’s Open on Columbus Day 2012 In Boston and MBTA Schedule Changes

    Here's a run-down of what's open and closed in Boston on Columbus Day and changes to MBTA schedules for October 8, 2012.

    Update: Here's the link to the 2015 version of this information.

    What's Open & Closed in Boston on Columbus Day  2015 Plus Trash, Parking, MBTA Schedules & More.

     

    We've also added information on parking, street sweeping, traffic alerts, road closures, parades, and trash collection.

    This is one of those holidays when, for a lot of people, it's "business as usual." Even the stock market is open.

    We publish these reminders before each holiday to help our readers make their holiday plans.

    PMC_0155 - Version 22012-04-04-chistopher-columbus-louisburg-square-boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    There's a statue of Columbus in Louisburg Square

    Restaurants, bars: Open

    Convenience stores: Open

    Supermarkets: Open

    Retail stores: Are allowed to open if the owners choose

    Liquor stores: Open

    City, Town, State and Federal offices and facilities are closed: This includes Schools, Libraries, and the Postal Service (express mail will be delivered). Only emergency services are available.

    Financial Services: As the British would say, this is a Bank Holiday with most Banks closed. But, each year more banks decide to keep a few branches open. Check with your own bank. 

    Stock market: Open as are international markets.

    Boston Parking: City website says, "Free parking at all city meters. All other rules apply.

    Street Sweeping: City website says, "Daytime street sweeping is suspended on city holidays, but nighttime sweeping schedules remain in effect."

    Boston Trash Collection: From this page on the city site.

    "Monday, October 8 | 7am – Saturday, October 13, 2012 | 5pm

    Delay trash and recycling pickup 1 day only if you live in Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain*, Mattapan, Roslindale, or West Roxbury.

    *If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up 2 times per week, do not delay."

    Traffic Alerts/Road closures: More will be added as we are made aware of them.

    MBTA Columbus Day Schedules 2012

    The MBTA has announced schedules for Columbus Day, Monday, October 8, 2012. The service schedules vary from Saturday, to modified Saturday, and regular weekday, to modified weekday. Full Details Here!

    For additional information on routes, schedules, and fares, contact the MBTA at (617) 222-3200, TTY 617-222-5146, or visit them at: www.mbta.com.

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 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.

  • What’s Open on Columbus Day 2012 In Boston and MBTA Schedule Changes

    Here's a run-down of what's open and closed in Boston on Columbus Day and changes to MBTA schedules for October 8, 2012.

    Update: Here's the link to the 2015 version of this information.

    What's Open & Closed in Boston on Columbus Day  2015 Plus Trash, Parking, MBTA Schedules & More.

     

    We've also added information on parking, street sweeping, traffic alerts, road closures, parades, and trash collection.

    This is one of those holidays when, for a lot of people, it's "business as usual." Even the stock market is open.

    We publish these reminders before each holiday to help our readers make their holiday plans.

    PMC_0155 - Version 22012-04-04-chistopher-columbus-louisburg-square-boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    There's a statue of Columbus in Louisburg Square

    Restaurants, bars: Open

    Convenience stores: Open

    Supermarkets: Open

    Retail stores: Are allowed to open if the owners choose

    Liquor stores: Open

    City, Town, State and Federal offices and facilities are closed: This includes Schools, Libraries, and the Postal Service (express mail will be delivered). Only emergency services are available.

    Financial Services: As the British would say, this is a Bank Holiday with most Banks closed. But, each year more banks decide to keep a few branches open. Check with your own bank. 

    Stock market: Open as are international markets.

    Boston Parking: City website says, "Free parking at all city meters. All other rules apply.

    Street Sweeping: City website says, "Daytime street sweeping is suspended on city holidays, but nighttime sweeping schedules remain in effect."

    Boston Trash Collection: From this page on the city site.

    "Monday, October 8 | 7am – Saturday, October 13, 2012 | 5pm

    Delay trash and recycling pickup 1 day only if you live in Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain*, Mattapan, Roslindale, or West Roxbury.

    *If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up 2 times per week, do not delay."

    Traffic Alerts/Road closures: More will be added as we are made aware of them.

    MBTA Columbus Day Schedules 2012

    The MBTA has announced schedules for Columbus Day, Monday, October 8, 2012. The service schedules vary from Saturday, to modified Saturday, and regular weekday, to modified weekday. Full Details Here!

    For additional information on routes, schedules, and fares, contact the MBTA at (617) 222-3200, TTY 617-222-5146, or visit them at: www.mbta.com.

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 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.

  • What’s Open on Columbus Day 2012 In Boston and MBTA Schedule Changes

    Here's a run-down of what's open and closed in Boston on Columbus Day and changes to MBTA schedules for October 8, 2012.

    Update: Here's the link to the 2015 version of this information.

    What's Open & Closed in Boston on Columbus Day  2015 Plus Trash, Parking, MBTA Schedules & More.

     

    We've also added information on parking, street sweeping, traffic alerts, road closures, parades, and trash collection.

    This is one of those holidays when, for a lot of people, it's "business as usual." Even the stock market is open.

    We publish these reminders before each holiday to help our readers make their holiday plans.

    PMC_0155 - Version 22012-04-04-chistopher-columbus-louisburg-square-boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    There's a statue of Columbus in Louisburg Square

    Restaurants, bars: Open

    Convenience stores: Open

    Supermarkets: Open

    Retail stores: Are allowed to open if the owners choose

    Liquor stores: Open

    City, Town, State and Federal offices and facilities are closed: This includes Schools, Libraries, and the Postal Service (express mail will be delivered). Only emergency services are available.

    Financial Services: As the British would say, this is a Bank Holiday with most Banks closed. But, each year more banks decide to keep a few branches open. Check with your own bank. 

    Stock market: Open as are international markets.

    Boston Parking: City website says, "Free parking at all city meters. All other rules apply.

    Street Sweeping: City website says, "Daytime street sweeping is suspended on city holidays, but nighttime sweeping schedules remain in effect."

    Boston Trash Collection: From this page on the city site.

    "Monday, October 8 | 7am – Saturday, October 13, 2012 | 5pm

    Delay trash and recycling pickup 1 day only if you live in Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain*, Mattapan, Roslindale, or West Roxbury.

    *If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up 2 times per week, do not delay."

    Traffic Alerts/Road closures: More will be added as we are made aware of them.

    MBTA Columbus Day Schedules 2012

    The MBTA has announced schedules for Columbus Day, Monday, October 8, 2012. The service schedules vary from Saturday, to modified Saturday, and regular weekday, to modified weekday. Full Details Here!

    For additional information on routes, schedules, and fares, contact the MBTA at (617) 222-3200, TTY 617-222-5146, or visit them at: www.mbta.com.

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 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.

  • Poppy at Wollaston Beach

    Our own pup Poppy is here to tell all her dog friends that it's time to go to the beach. 

    DSC_7959 - Version 22012-09-12-poppy-Wollaston-beach-quincy-westie-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    She was only allowed to enjoy the view from the seawall on her first visit. But, we'll be returning after October 1st to get her paws in the sand.

    DSC_7931 - Version 22012-09-12-poppy-Wollaston-beach-quincy-westie-© 2011 Penny Cherubino  
    DSC_7928 - Version 22012-09-12-poppy-Wollaston-beach-quincy-westie-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Check your favortie Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) beach to see if the signs say your family, including your dog, is allowed to enjoy the beach after October 1st.

    I would say to check online, but I wasn't able to find the information there. DCR seems to be unaware that many families in Massachusetts choose to plan their recreational activites around dogs. 

    DSC_7984 - Version 22012-09-12-poppy-Wollaston-beach-quincy-westie-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    This was as close as our little girl could get to the sand.

    On the other end of the welome spectrum is the group, The Trustees of Reservations who have established a Green Dog program and who have "dog walking" as an activity you can choose when you go to their website. 

    They change to wording about dogs to a positive note. For example, "…dogs are welcome at Crane Beach from October 1 through March 30 through our Green Dogs program."

    Members of the organization can recieve a Green Dog permit for free. For others there is a $3 per dog per day option. Here's how you can become a member and support this welcoming attitude and acceptance of families that include dogs.

    DSC_7991 - Version 22012-09-12-poppy-Wollaston-beach-quincy-westie-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    After her visit to the salt air, Duchess Poppy was one tired pup. (And we all know that a tired pup is a good pup.) So, Poppy recommends that you take your pup someplace exciting to work off some of that canine energy in a healthy way.

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    Here are the products we use to make our life with Poppy more fun and less work.

    Zak Designs Ice Cream Container for bringing Poppy's raw food with us on adventures!

    Washable Bedpads for protecting surfaces. (Like Zipcar seats)

    Four Paws Wee Wee Housebreaking Pads 150/Pkg 



     

    Details:

    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 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.

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