Archives for July 2010

Weekends at the North Shore

July 25, 2010

Isn’t summer spectacular?
I’m so in love with it.

Yesterday we headed up to Gloucester to spend the afternoon at Good Harbor Beach. It was Zan’s sister Nell’s Birthday so we had dinner and cake while the sun was setting. Then we headed to historic Rockport (above) to walk Bearskin Neck while licking ice cream cones. I try to never forget it, but it’s days like yesterday that make me remember why summer is my favorite.

Today we’ve decided to do it again! We’re heading up soon, to the beaches of the North Shore, to have another glorious summer day.
Hope you’re having a good weekend!

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FIRE on the Hill: DeLuca’s Market

July 23, 2010

My most faaaaavorite market had a fire last week! I have fond memories of this store (both locations) from when I used to live in Back Bay a couple of years back. I used to swing by the Charles Street shop on my way home from Charlestown and get the best egg salad in the WORLD. DeLuca’s (which claims to be “Boston’s Oldest Grocery Store”) has been a Beacon Hill landmark for over 100 years. What terrible news. I hope the damage is repairable. Beacon Hill just isn’t Beacon Hill without DeLuca’s.

DeLuca’s Market by Patrick Anderson

Fresh Paint 2007:

Copley Society of Art

DeLuca’s Market on Charles Street by Marilyn Swift

Fresh Paint 2005:

Copley Society of Art

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Life Happenings

July 23, 2010

I apologize for being a little spotty with my blogging these past couple of weeks. For awhile I was going strong, getting the little things in love and life out to you daily. But these weeks have been hectic and again, I apologize! I’ve gotten many messages from you letting me know how much you appreciate my blog, how you visit often (which is my hope!), and enjoy my musings. So thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for reading! And thank you for letting me know you like my writing and my postings– it means A LOT to me!! ♥♥

A little life update: Right now I am in the midst of my reading specialist practicum, a requirement for my MA reading specialist license and part of my M.Ed. program. This basically means that I am highly skilled as a teacher :) and also, that I have paperwork coming out of my ears. Seriously. But also it means that I am in a school this summer, modeling lessons in a classroom, working one-on-one with struggling students and spending my days doing what I do best: Teaching! Gloooorious.

Another life update: Today I had an interview for a third grade teaching position in a really great school system. I did my very best and am happy with how things went. I was prepared, knowledgeable, and was myself! And now I have to wait and see if this job is meant for me.

You can cross your fingers for me if you want. Or say a prayer.

(Either will do just fine.)

Thanks for catching up on my life happenings. Hope you’re well and enjoying summer! Sure has been HOT! Gotta find ways to beat the heat.

XOXO, aeb.

(p.s. check out this etsy site for the awesome artwork above!)

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Food and Friends| a diary of dining out.

July 19, 2010

My mom bought me the most delicate book this weekend at anthropologie. It’s so fun it makes me want to call up my girlfriends for some dinner and drinks! The book helps you keep a log of the restaurants you’ve visited, who you went with, what you ate, and what you thought about the meal. A cute idea for keeping dining memories! And it’s really so true– some of the best memories I’ve had with my friends are over a delicious meal. Food and Friends, the perfect pair.