lillian
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Slowing It Down
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Usually, we’re jam packing in activities for the kiddo and by the end of the day Sunday, I’ll be wiped out. This weekend, we stayed in. I needed it. The apartment was a mess. After getting everything in order, I was able to plop on the couch with my earl grey tea and some salted…
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Head of the Charles Regatta 2025
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It was a beautiful Sunday for races, meeting our supporters and sharing the work we do with those just learning about us. It was my first time ever at this event and the area buzzed with so much excitement and energy.
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Teamwork
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Keeping public media and independent journalism strong takes a village. My older brother got me hooked on WBUR in college during the long car rides back to the dorms. We didn’t listen to music. We listened to Car Talk and the news. It has remained with me throughout the years. This past fundraiser has shown…
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Apple Picking for the Memories + New Comic
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Check out the behind-the-scenes and process for my latest comic in the September 19, 2025 issue of Sampan Newspaper. Here are a few snaps from the other weekend when we went on our family apple picking fun.
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Neponset River Greenway, Boston MA
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In all these years, it just never occurred to us to turn in and explore. We’ve always just driven by the Neponset River Greenway. But that all changed today and let me say that we have been missing out. There are so many paths to walk, run, bike and – for us – scooter. It’s…
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Hello Kitty Ninja Turtle Joins the Crew
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As promised, the kiddo gave me his duplicate Hello Kitty X Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Happy Meal toy. She now joins the rest of the crew.
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“How It’s Done” (Kpop Demon Hunters/Huntrix)
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Just know that the soundtrack has been on repeat for the past week with no end in sight. Heels, nails, blade, mascaraFit check for my napalm era
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A September Beach Day
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It was a perfect beach day in Duxbury yesterday. The parking lot was pretty much empty – also, no usual $25 parking fee. It was warm with a cool breeze. We’re squeezing every last bit of summer as the weather will allow.
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“Better Than The Movies” by Lynn Painter
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The house we stayed at in Stamford, VT had a wonderful selection of romance novels. I was giddy with excitement and wanted to read them all, but I only had time for one: Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter. The story transported me back to high school – reminding me of the dramas and…
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In high school I was absolutely obsessed with the works of Edith Wharton – Ethan Frome, The Age of Innocence, Summer, The House of Mirth, The Custom of the Country and her short stories. I was more than happy to write about her works for my final English research paper. It was the tragedy of…