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My Favorite Flowers through the Months

Number 10 in the 21in21 Blogging Challenge I used to garden a TON – the garden was beautiful. At one time, I had elaborate plans written out and the plantings still provide color over the entire growing season. Also, most of my favorites impart an exquisite fragrance to the garden. …

Giving blood in Massachusetts and getting your tax returns done

If you follow me at all, either here or on Facebook, you probably know that one of my goals is to give blood as often as I can. I always feel good just doing it – I am the type of person that gets annoyed by how long it takes, …

It gets better – #SpiritDay, Wear Purple Day

Originally published in our 365 Things to do in Massachusetts blog. Purple is one of the colors in the Rainbow Flag or GLBT flag – the violet color symbolized spirit. Today, people are wearing purple in memory of the young people who have taken their lives because they are gay, or perceived …

Central MA Halloween

Originally posted in the Towne & Country, Realtors blog: Shirley MA: October 26-6:30 PM – 7:15 PM HALLOWEEN MAGIC SHOW with TOMMY JAMES, Contact: Shirley Library 978-425-2620 TOMMY JAMES returns with his HAUNTED HALLOWEEN MAGIC SHOW (for children) This 45 minute performance has it all! A very spooky magic wand. …

Love in Real Estate

Three streams came together for me over the past few days. At Agent Reboot, Daniel Rothamel spoke about making sure that you instill what you do professionally with love. A post that he had written about that can be found here. At PodCamp CT yesterday, Michelle Riggen-Ransom of BatchBlue gave …

If today was your last day…

Last night my friend Bill Lublin posted on his Facebook page, “Always tell people you love them, because you may not get the chance tomorrow!” Partly in jest, I posted as my status update, “Love you all!” I am not usually allowed to play Nickelback songs – my daughter dislikes …

Blue Oyster Cult at the Bull Run Restaurant

More cowbell? Someone asked me that today. Well, turns out the prescription for my Fever – the Blue Oyster Cult – is coming to the Bull Run Restaurant, Route 2A, Shirley on October 7. Doors open for seating and dinner at 6; show starts at 8. Click the picture below …

Groton MA Fireworks Rescheduled

A quick post to pass on the date that the Town of Groton MA has rescheduled the fireworks for. From their site: The annual fireworks display has been rescheduled for Friday, September 10, 2010. There will be a firefighter’s cookout at 6pm and fireworks at 8:15pm. Both events take place …

Bolton Fair

Originally published in our other blog 365 Things to do in MA. When I was a little shaver living in Bolton, we always looked forward to the Bolton Fair coming in the fall, after the start of school. It was a tradition for me – and for many of my friends, …