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  • Sunday Dog, Cozmo – Lifelong Sockoholic!

    DSC_9824 - Version 22012-11-03-Cozom-scottie-Sunday-dog-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    “Hello, my name is Cozmo, and I’m a Sockoholic.”

    All together now, “Hello, Cozmo!” 

    DSC_9815 - Version 22012-11-03-Cozom-scottie-Sunday-dog-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    "How Did You Know?"


    It’s alright, Cozmo. We got complete details from your person, who says she loves you in spite of your, u-h-h fetish. And, besides your friends, I think you’ll find that all of our Sunday Dog readers will be there for you too.

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    Of course, this affliction is not limited to handsome Scotties. There are many other dogs (Poppy, that means you) and cats that struggle with the urge to stuff those fluffy, soft, and irresistibly odiferous clumps of cloth between their pearly whites.   

    DSC_9813 - Version 22012-11-03-Cozom-scottie-Sunday-dog-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Cozmo will go into the bathroom and specifically search through the dirty laundry basket for socks. He was caught once with six socks in his mouth! The giveaway was that his person saw him with both black & white socks protruding from his mouth and knew there had to be at least two in there! No wonder she says, “He’s just a very funny, little dog!”

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    We’re told that this 9 ½ year old is named for Cosmo Kramer and “like the Seinfeld character he has a very dry sense of humor.” He’s also “a regal little dog with a big personality … very calm for a Scottie, very brave, too!”

    And, we have to say, the kind of rascal that makes for one very special Sunday Dog! 

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

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     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino. The two smaller photos of Cozmo & Mandy in the Public Garden, and Cozmo with pumpkins were suppiled by Cozmo's family.

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  • Sunday Dog, Cozmo – Lifelong Sockoholic!

    DSC_9824 - Version 22012-11-03-Cozom-scottie-Sunday-dog-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    “Hello, my name is Cozmo, and I’m a Sockoholic.”

    All together now, “Hello, Cozmo!” 

    DSC_9815 - Version 22012-11-03-Cozom-scottie-Sunday-dog-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    "How Did You Know?"


    It’s alright, Cozmo. We got complete details from your person, who says she loves you in spite of your, u-h-h fetish. And, besides your friends, I think you’ll find that all of our Sunday Dog readers will be there for you too.

    Photo 
    Photo-1

    Of course, this affliction is not limited to handsome Scotties. There are many other dogs (Poppy, that means you) and cats that struggle with the urge to stuff those fluffy, soft, and irresistibly odiferous clumps of cloth between their pearly whites.   

    DSC_9813 - Version 22012-11-03-Cozom-scottie-Sunday-dog-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Cozmo will go into the bathroom and specifically search through the dirty laundry basket for socks. He was caught once with six socks in his mouth! The giveaway was that his person saw him with both black & white socks protruding from his mouth and knew there had to be at least two in there! No wonder she says, “He’s just a very funny, little dog!”

    DSC_9794 - Version 22012-11-03-Cozom-scottie-Sunday-dog-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We’re told that this 9 ½ year old is named for Cosmo Kramer and “like the Seinfeld character he has a very dry sense of humor.” He’s also “a regal little dog with a big personality … very calm for a Scottie, very brave, too!”

    And, we have to say, the kind of rascal that makes for one very special Sunday Dog! 

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

    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 from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino. The two smaller photos of Cozmo & Mandy in the Public Garden, and Cozmo with pumpkins were suppiled by Cozmo's family.

    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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  • Puddle-luscious – Photo of the Week

    PMC_6664 - Version 22012-10-30-foliage-puddle-boston-backbay-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    “The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful.”

     E.E. Cummings (American poet 1894-1962)

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    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.

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  • Puddle-luscious – Photo of the Week

    PMC_6664 - Version 22012-10-30-foliage-puddle-boston-backbay-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    “The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful.”

     E.E. Cummings (American poet 1894-1962)

    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 from here to support this site!

     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.

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  • Puddle-luscious – Photo of the Week

    PMC_6664 - Version 22012-10-30-foliage-puddle-boston-backbay-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    “The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful.”

     E.E. Cummings (American poet 1894-1962)

    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 from here to support this site!

     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.

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  • Holiday Mail and Package Delivery Deadlines for the Boston Area 2012

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    Here's our annual roundup of holiday mail and package delivery deadline links for the 2012 holidays. Readers have been searching BostonZest for this information and reaching a post we did last year. Here's an update.

    And, since this mail carrier (photographed on Newbury Street) looks as if he needs something to do, let's get those holiday cards and packages on their way!

    Domestic Holiday Mail and Package Delivery Deadlines 2012

    United States Postal Service 2012 Mail-by Dates
    Dec. 14 – Parcel Post
    Dec. 20 – First-Class Mail
    Dec. 21 – Priority Mail
    Dec. 22 – Express Mail (The post office says, "Some Express Mail destinations may have extended service commitments.")

    Here's a link to all the Postal Service holiday deadlines including military and international mail for 2012. 

    Some of those deadlines come up as early as November 13th.

    Here's a link to find the post office nearest to you or the one with the longest hours. For example, the Postal facility next to South Station at 25 Dorchester Avenue is open 6:00 am-11:59 pm daily. 

    Remember, Amazon Prime Members get free delivery along with some free ebooks and streaming video.

    UPS 2012 Pickup and Delivery Dates

    UPS has all of its deadlines for the year-end holidays (including info on "UPS Express Critical") 

    FedEx 2012 Pickup and Delivery Dates

    FedEx has clear charts of options and will deliver on December 25th within the USA for the worst procrastinators. 

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2008 Penny 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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  • Holiday Mail and Package Delivery Deadlines for the Boston Area 2012

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    Here's our annual roundup of holiday mail and package delivery deadline links for the 2012 holidays. Readers have been searching BostonZest for this information and reaching a post we did last year. Here's an update.

    And, since this mail carrier (photographed on Newbury Street) looks as if he needs something to do, let's get those holiday cards and packages on their way!

    Domestic Holiday Mail and Package Delivery Deadlines 2012

    United States Postal Service 2012 Mail-by Dates
    Dec. 14 – Parcel Post
    Dec. 20 – First-Class Mail
    Dec. 21 – Priority Mail
    Dec. 22 – Express Mail (The post office says, "Some Express Mail destinations may have extended service commitments.")

    Here's a link to all the Postal Service holiday deadlines including military and international mail for 2012. 

    Some of those deadlines come up as early as November 13th.

    Here's a link to find the post office nearest to you or the one with the longest hours. For example, the Postal facility next to South Station at 25 Dorchester Avenue is open 6:00 am-11:59 pm daily. 

    Remember, Amazon Prime Members get free delivery along with some free ebooks and streaming video.

    UPS 2012 Pickup and Delivery Dates

    UPS has all of its deadlines for the year-end holidays (including info on "UPS Express Critical") 

    FedEx 2012 Pickup and Delivery Dates

    FedEx has clear charts of options and will deliver on December 25th within the USA for the worst procrastinators. 

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2008 Penny 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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  • Holiday Mail and Package Delivery Deadlines for the Boston Area 2012

    6a00e54fc42bb88834010536382092970c-800wi

    Here's our annual roundup of holiday mail and package delivery deadline links for the 2012 holidays. Readers have been searching BostonZest for this information and reaching a post we did last year. Here's an update.

    And, since this mail carrier (photographed on Newbury Street) looks as if he needs something to do, let's get those holiday cards and packages on their way!

    Domestic Holiday Mail and Package Delivery Deadlines 2012

    United States Postal Service 2012 Mail-by Dates
    Dec. 14 – Parcel Post
    Dec. 20 – First-Class Mail
    Dec. 21 – Priority Mail
    Dec. 22 – Express Mail (The post office says, "Some Express Mail destinations may have extended service commitments.")

    Here's a link to all the Postal Service holiday deadlines including military and international mail for 2012. 

    Some of those deadlines come up as early as November 13th.

    Here's a link to find the post office nearest to you or the one with the longest hours. For example, the Postal facility next to South Station at 25 Dorchester Avenue is open 6:00 am-11:59 pm daily. 

    Remember, Amazon Prime Members get free delivery along with some free ebooks and streaming video.

    UPS 2012 Pickup and Delivery Dates

    UPS has all of its deadlines for the year-end holidays (including info on "UPS Express Critical") 

    FedEx 2012 Pickup and Delivery Dates

    FedEx has clear charts of options and will deliver on December 25th within the USA for the worst procrastinators. 

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2008 Penny 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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  • 7 Reasons to “Freeze” Your Cookies!

    DSC_9538 - Version 22012-10-26-oatmeal-raisin-cookie-forzen-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    While I’ve always been a huge cookie fan and have devoured them in just about every form imaginable (soft, crunchy, pre-cooked, hot from the oven … ) I’m here to say, “Freeze Your Cookies!” I know, it sounds extreme but hear me out.

    DSC_9707 - Version 22012-10-27-oatmeal-raisin-cookie-forzen-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    First, you need a quality cookie – I prefer the giant Homemade Oatmeal Raisin Cookies from Cook’s Farm and Bakery – the thicker the better with a generous amount of raisins. If you’re going to try this, don’t hold back!

    DSC_9582 - Version 22012-10-26-oatmeal-raisin-cookie-forzen-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    If you’re at all sceptical (I can still remember my first time), here are:

    7 Reasons to Freeze Your Cookies!

    • Won’t bend as easily when slipped into a pocket or bag.
    • Keeps the cookie fresher, longer.
    • Great on a warm, summer day or after a hard workout!
    • Slows cookie consumption rate (CCR) allowing greater enjoyment of each morsel.
    • A lower CCR may mean fewer cookies eaten at one time, stretching your cookie supply not your waistline.

    DSC_9675 - Version 22012-10-27-oatmeal-raisin-cookie-forzen-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    • Serving in broken, bite-sized chunks adds to convenience, especially when watching TV.
    • Anything sweet and frozen just seems to taste better.

    As is often the case with any specialized cookie eating technique, there can be some, uh … drawbacks –

    • Produces more crumbs than conventional method.

    DSC_9636 - Version 22012-10-27-oatmeal-raisin-cookie-forzen-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    • FOR BEST RESULTS: Warm frozen cookie in mouth before chomping (this may take 15-seconds or more).
    • ADVISORY: Check with a dental professional before consuming frozen cookies. 

     

    Related Post:

    Don’t Hurt Me! I’ll Make Oatmeal Raisin Cookies!

    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 from here to support this site!

    Details:
    Words: Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 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.

     

  • 7 Reasons to “Freeze” Your Cookies!

    DSC_9538 - Version 22012-10-26-oatmeal-raisin-cookie-forzen-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    While I’ve always been a huge cookie fan and have devoured them in just about every form imaginable (soft, crunchy, pre-cooked, hot from the oven … ) I’m here to say, “Freeze Your Cookies!” I know, it sounds extreme but hear me out.

    DSC_9707 - Version 22012-10-27-oatmeal-raisin-cookie-forzen-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    First, you need a quality cookie – I prefer the giant Homemade Oatmeal Raisin Cookies from Cook’s Farm and Bakery – the thicker the better with a generous amount of raisins. If you’re going to try this, don’t hold back!

    DSC_9582 - Version 22012-10-26-oatmeal-raisin-cookie-forzen-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    If you’re at all sceptical (I can still remember my first time), here are:

    7 Reasons to Freeze Your Cookies!

    • Won’t bend as easily when slipped into a pocket or bag.
    • Keeps the cookie fresher, longer.
    • Great on a warm, summer day or after a hard workout!
    • Slows cookie consumption rate (CCR) allowing greater enjoyment of each morsel.
    • A lower CCR may mean fewer cookies eaten at one time, stretching your cookie supply not your waistline.

    DSC_9675 - Version 22012-10-27-oatmeal-raisin-cookie-forzen-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    • Serving in broken, bite-sized chunks adds to convenience, especially when watching TV.
    • Anything sweet and frozen just seems to taste better.

    As is often the case with any specialized cookie eating technique, there can be some, uh … drawbacks –

    • Produces more crumbs than conventional method.

    DSC_9636 - Version 22012-10-27-oatmeal-raisin-cookie-forzen-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    • FOR BEST RESULTS: Warm frozen cookie in mouth before chomping (this may take 15-seconds or more).
    • ADVISORY: Check with a dental professional before consuming frozen cookies. 

     

    Related Post:

    Don’t Hurt Me! I’ll Make Oatmeal Raisin Cookies!

    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 from here to support this site!

    Details:
    Words: Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 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.