Tag: Boston

  • Newbury Street 60% Off… the Sidewalk?

    IMG_5583 - Version 22012-08-07-taking-over-the-sidewalks-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Between illegal sidewalk signs and open doors, pedestrians are forced to walk in the tree pits on Newbury Street. 

    We didn't catch one in this photo, but if you're really unlucky, you can also have the fun of dodging a speeding bike on this obstacle course.

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    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny Cherubino  

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  • Newbury Street 60% Off… the Sidewalk?

    IMG_5583 - Version 22012-08-07-taking-over-the-sidewalks-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Between illegal sidewalk signs and open doors, pedestrians are forced to walk in the tree pits on Newbury Street. 

    We didn't catch one in this photo, but if you're really unlucky, you can also have the fun of dodging a speeding bike on this obstacle course.

    What's on your shoe shopping list? Shop Amazon's own Endless shoe store and support this site! It won't cost you anymore but Amazon will put a few coins in our tip jar!

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    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny Cherubino  

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  • Newbury Street 60% Off… the Sidewalk?

    IMG_5583 - Version 22012-08-07-taking-over-the-sidewalks-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Between illegal sidewalk signs and open doors, pedestrians are forced to walk in the tree pits on Newbury Street. 

    We didn't catch one in this photo, but if you're really unlucky, you can also have the fun of dodging a speeding bike on this obstacle course.

    What's on your shoe shopping list? Shop Amazon's own Endless shoe store and support this site! It won't cost you anymore but Amazon will put a few coins in our tip jar!

    Details:

    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 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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  • Beware of Sunday Dog! Masked Beauty “Miika” Steals Hearts!

    PMC_5975 - Version 22012-08-11-Miika-sunday-dog-boston-husky-mix-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Too late! We tried to warn you. Masked beauty Miika has stolen another heart and you’re smiling, aren’t you? It’s perfectly okay. We couldn’t resist her hypnotic charm either.

    PMC_5941 - Version 22012-08-11-Mikka-sunday-dog-boston-husky-mix-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    This 14-week-old Siberian Husky mix is getting to know her new home in Boston and winning over everyone she meets! With the help of the Sterling Animal Shelter, Miika arrived in town a few weeks ago and is already adapting to city life.

    PMC_5963 - Version 22012-08-11-Miika-sunday-dog-boston-husky-mix-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    While she’s liking the city, Miika admitted to having been a little scared during a recent, heavy rain storm. But, after making friends with the puddles it left behind, this inquisitive puppy just might be warming up to all that wet stuff.
     
    PMC_5956 - Version 22012-08-11-Miika-sunday-dog-boston-husky-mix-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Her favorite toy is a huge, stuffed dog (almost as big is she is) that Miika likes to sleep with.

    Miika has been quick to learn that only going while outside makes her housemates happy– not a surprising achievement for this highly intelligent breed.

    Thanks for being such a great model, Miika. You’re one special girl. We’re looking forward to watching you grow. 

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

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    Words: Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny Cherubino  

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  • Beware of Sunday Dog! Masked Beauty “Miika” Steals Hearts!

    PMC_5975 - Version 22012-08-11-Miika-sunday-dog-boston-husky-mix-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Too late! We tried to warn you. Masked beauty Miika has stolen another heart and you’re smiling, aren’t you? It’s perfectly okay. We couldn’t resist her hypnotic charm either.

    PMC_5941 - Version 22012-08-11-Mikka-sunday-dog-boston-husky-mix-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    This 14-week-old Siberian Husky mix is getting to know her new home in Boston and winning over everyone she meets! With the help of the Sterling Animal Shelter, Miika arrived in town a few weeks ago and is already adapting to city life.

    PMC_5963 - Version 22012-08-11-Miika-sunday-dog-boston-husky-mix-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    While she’s liking the city, Miika admitted to having been a little scared during a recent, heavy rain storm. But, after making friends with the puddles it left behind, this inquisitive puppy just might be warming up to all that wet stuff.
     
    PMC_5956 - Version 22012-08-11-Miika-sunday-dog-boston-husky-mix-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Her favorite toy is a huge, stuffed dog (almost as big is she is) that Miika likes to sleep with.

    Miika has been quick to learn that only going while outside makes her housemates happy– not a surprising achievement for this highly intelligent breed.

    Thanks for being such a great model, Miika. You’re one special girl. We’re looking forward to watching you grow. 

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

    What's on your  Back to School shopping list? Shop Amazon for all your back to school needs. and support this site!

    Details:
    Words: Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 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.

     

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  • Beware of Sunday Dog! Masked Beauty “Miika” Steals Hearts!

    PMC_5975 - Version 22012-08-11-Miika-sunday-dog-boston-husky-mix-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Too late! We tried to warn you. Masked beauty Miika has stolen another heart and you’re smiling, aren’t you? It’s perfectly okay. We couldn’t resist her hypnotic charm either.

    PMC_5941 - Version 22012-08-11-Mikka-sunday-dog-boston-husky-mix-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    This 14-week-old Siberian Husky mix is getting to know her new home in Boston and winning over everyone she meets! With the help of the Sterling Animal Shelter, Miika arrived in town a few weeks ago and is already adapting to city life.

    PMC_5963 - Version 22012-08-11-Miika-sunday-dog-boston-husky-mix-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    While she’s liking the city, Miika admitted to having been a little scared during a recent, heavy rain storm. But, after making friends with the puddles it left behind, this inquisitive puppy just might be warming up to all that wet stuff.
     
    PMC_5956 - Version 22012-08-11-Miika-sunday-dog-boston-husky-mix-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Her favorite toy is a huge, stuffed dog (almost as big is she is) that Miika likes to sleep with.

    Miika has been quick to learn that only going while outside makes her housemates happy– not a surprising achievement for this highly intelligent breed.

    Thanks for being such a great model, Miika. You’re one special girl. We’re looking forward to watching you grow. 

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

    What's on your  Back to School shopping list? Shop Amazon for all your back to school needs. and support this site!

    Details:
    Words: Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 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.

     

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  • Linking with Other Bloggers in Person!

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    Today's Friday Link is Mary Kay from Out and About in Paris. She did a report on our recent lunch at Sel de la Terre. If you have blogging pals and your travel schedules put you in the same city, I recommend meeting up if your schedules permit. 

    Our lunch began with a toast with a glass of sparkling wine from Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery. When I mentioned that my dining companion was visiting from Paris, our very gracious waiter presented the lovely board of charcuterie shown in Mary Kay's photo (above) as a gift from the kitchen. It was the perfect opening to a leisurely lunch.  

    After lunch we slipped into the Salon at L'Espalier so I could show Mary Kay a spot to treat her husband to some fine cheese and wine in the heart of the Back Bay. The staff there was just as welcoming and took us on a quick tour of the restaurant, provided menus for us to review, and even supplied the current cheese list to Mary Kay.

    Since she was staying in a Back Bay condo on a home exchange, we both picked up a few things at the Copley Square Farmers' Market before our walk home. 

    When you visit Out and About in Paris, be sure to put Boston into the search box and enjoy seeing our city through the eyes of a frequent visitor who certainly seems to love it here.

    What's on your Back to School shopping list? Shop Amazon for all your back to school needs and support this site!

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    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: Courtesy of Mary Kay, Out and About in Paris   

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  • Linking with Other Bloggers in Person!

    P1020287

    Today's Friday Link is Mary Kay from Out and About in Paris. She did a report on our recent lunch at Sel de la Terre. If you have blogging pals and your travel schedules put you in the same city, I recommend meeting up if your schedules permit. 

    Our lunch began with a toast with a glass of sparkling wine from Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery. When I mentioned that my dining companion was visiting from Paris, our very gracious waiter presented the lovely board of charcuterie shown in Mary Kay's photo (above) as a gift from the kitchen. It was the perfect opening to a leisurely lunch.  

    After lunch we slipped into the Salon at L'Espalier so I could show Mary Kay a spot to treat her husband to some fine cheese and wine in the heart of the Back Bay. The staff there was just as welcoming and took us on a quick tour of the restaurant, provided menus for us to review, and even supplied the current cheese list to Mary Kay.

    Since she was staying in a Back Bay condo on a home exchange, we both picked up a few things at the Copley Square Farmers' Market before our walk home. 

    When you visit Out and About in Paris, be sure to put Boston into the search box and enjoy seeing our city through the eyes of a frequent visitor who certainly seems to love it here.

    What's on your Back to School shopping list? Shop Amazon for all your back to school needs and support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: Courtesy of Mary Kay, Out and About in Paris   

    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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  • Linking with Other Bloggers in Person!

    P1020287

    Today's Friday Link is Mary Kay from Out and About in Paris. She did a report on our recent lunch at Sel de la Terre. If you have blogging pals and your travel schedules put you in the same city, I recommend meeting up if your schedules permit. 

    Our lunch began with a toast with a glass of sparkling wine from Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery. When I mentioned that my dining companion was visiting from Paris, our very gracious waiter presented the lovely board of charcuterie shown in Mary Kay's photo (above) as a gift from the kitchen. It was the perfect opening to a leisurely lunch.  

    After lunch we slipped into the Salon at L'Espalier so I could show Mary Kay a spot to treat her husband to some fine cheese and wine in the heart of the Back Bay. The staff there was just as welcoming and took us on a quick tour of the restaurant, provided menus for us to review, and even supplied the current cheese list to Mary Kay.

    Since she was staying in a Back Bay condo on a home exchange, we both picked up a few things at the Copley Square Farmers' Market before our walk home. 

    When you visit Out and About in Paris, be sure to put Boston into the search box and enjoy seeing our city through the eyes of a frequent visitor who certainly seems to love it here.

    What's on your Back to School shopping list? Shop Amazon for all your back to school needs and support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: Courtesy of Mary Kay, Out and About in Paris   

    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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  • What’s Open in Boston and MBTA Schedules Labor Day 2012

    Here's a rundown of what's open and what's closed in Boston on Labor Day and changes to MBTA schedules for Monday, September 3, 2012.

     

    This is an outdated post. We have created a permanent Labor Day holiday resource page that we'll update each year with new information. This will keep our readers from finding outdated pages like this one. 

    Labor Day In Boston Resource Page

     

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    Parade in Park Square Boston years ago when Labor Day Parades were common. Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection. Used under creative commons license.

     Restaurants, bars: Open

    Convenience stores: Open

    Supermarkets: Open

    Liquor stores: Open

    Retail stores: Are allowed to open, if the owners wish to 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:  In general, as the British would say, this is a Bank Holiday with both Banks and the stock markets in the United State closed. Some international markets are open. And, check with your bank, they might have some offices open.

    Boston Parking: You don't have to feed the meters. Other parking rules apply.

    Street Sweeping: The City says, "Daytime street sweeping is suspended on city holidays, but nighttime sweeping schedules remain in effect. Constituents are advised to call 617-635-4500 for exact details."

    Boston Trash Collection:
    The City says,

    "Monday, September 3 | 7am – Saturday, September 8, 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."

    MBTA Labor Day Schedule, September 3, 2012 

    The MBTA says it will operate Subway trains (Red, Green, Orange, and Blue Lines), Silver Line, Buses, most Commuter Rail trains, and THE RIDE on a Sunday Schedule. For additional, specific information on routes, schedules, and fares, please call the MBTA at (617) 222-3200, TTY 617-222-5146, or visit www.mbta.com.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection.

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