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The kale and herbs (actual herbs, that’s not a juvenile reference to weed) are thriving. Flowers are blooming. Seasonal graffiti is up. While other towns...

07 Apr

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Woods

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While people swarmed Elizabeth Park, I had these woods entirely to myself — as always.

05 Apr

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Museum Visits

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This is the best time of year to visit the former homes of Harriet Beecher Stowe and Mark Twain. The grounds smell wonderful. Spring is...

29 Mar

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Beyond Home

by Kerri Ana Provost

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Actually, it’s not hard to enjoy nature and be alone. But, you have to be open to experiences that are not pre-packaged. Tip 1: Get away...

26 Mar

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Ink and Time

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I suppose this can be read either as a factual statement, or as a conspiracy theory. The “Wake Up” tacked on smells a lot like...

15 Mar

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Downtown on the Weekend

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Photo above from last Sunday (March 8, 2020) and those below from this current weekend (March 14 & 15, 2020):

14 Feb

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50 Ways to Love Your City: The 2020 Edition

by Kerri Ana Provost

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Adaptive reuse of industrial buildings, including and especially the Swift Factory on Love Lane which is community-centered and kind of a big deal. Viewing the...

07 Jan

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Do Your Duty

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It will be a sad day when the poo-warning signs cease to amuse me. These three were seen in scattered locations over the course of...