It’s the weekend!

Surfer at Good Harbor Beach

After a week of summer-like temperatures (three afternoons at the beach were a glorious bonus), today we had more typical New England fall weather — cool, sunny and invigorating.

I’m back on Martha’s Vineyard this weekend and looking forward to walks on the beach and star-filled night skies. What’s happening with you this weekend? I hope that you are doing something special.… Read more

Coastal Day Trips from Boston

Lighthouse Outside P-Town Harbor, Coastal Day Trips From Boston

This week we have mid-summer temperatures. On Tuesday I took advantage of the weather to head to the beach. It was gorgeous and uncrowded. Beach parking was available and the water was still warm (by New England standards). If you are in the Boston area and want to be near the ocean, here are some of my favorite coastal day trips from Boston. Yes, I do realize that Boston is on the coast and you don’t have to leave Boston to be on the ocean. If you would like to get out of the city for a day, here are … Read more