Category Archives: New England

July 11, 2010

Missing New England

I received a brochure fromThe Mount, Edith Wharton’s estate. I wrote a post about the place a while back. I have been to many homes of 19th and early 20th century writers, but The Mount is my favorite. When I … Continue reading →

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April 12, 2010

Beautiful weekend… spent studying.

This was a beautiful weekend and I kept every window open for about 10 hours. Most of the day was spent out on the front porch listening to birds singing while studying and reading. My indoor cats sat on the … Continue reading →

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January 6, 2010

Winter in New England… Part One

Here is one lengthy post! Get ready… I arrive in Connecticut to see my husband, after 4 months apart. Why so many months apart?? It is the price I must pay for being foolish enough to think that I wanted … Continue reading →

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November 7, 2009

Books and Baths…

I am going to write something that you, my dear readers, may not need to know. I prefer baths… long, leisurely baths. (My bathtub is pictured below.) On those days that I don’t have to hurry up and get out … Continue reading →

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Filed under book review, Myrna Kagan, New England

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