PINK is the new orange for Halloween!

Pink is everywhere! It’s not just pink ribbons for breast cancer awareness anymore.  My two granddaughters have taken PINK to a whole new level. We’ve had pink coats, pink hats, pink dresses, pink Uggs, pink socks, pink shoes, pink bows, pink tutu’s, pink chairs, pink princess costumes, pink wands, pink dishes, pink sippy cups, pink [...]

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AMUSE-BOUCHE du jour – DUET

First there was Nat King Cole and his daughter Natalie, then Frank and friends, Tony Bennett and Andrea Bocelli….and NOW Finley and Francesca.  Do I hear Heart and Soul??  Thanks Tia!!

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Pretty in Pink and Posies Too!

Sometimes you just can’t help yourself!  I HAVE to post these photos of my beautiful grandchildren and their beautiful mother (oak, acorn, apple, get it??).   The pictures were taken this week in Carl Shurtz Park.  photo by Emma Cleary Photo by Emma Cleary photo by Emma Cleary photo by Emma Cleary photo by Emma Cleary [...]

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What’s the First Record Album You Bought?

OK clearly this question is limited to those of us who are of either a certain age or are collectors. Unfortunately I fall into both categories although admittedly an avid collector, records is not one of my collection addictions.  No, I leave that one up to Peter.  Yesterday was a sweet example of making a [...]

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Two Is More Fun Than One

Pooh and Piglet knew that sharing a meal, a walk or a chore was much more fun when done with your best friend. Finley and Francesca share a special morning time watching Sesame Street together.  Sisters now, BFF.      

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Entertaining a Two and Half Year Old

The old glasses in the eye trick sent Finley into spasms of giggles.   The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree because her mother used to crack up every time Peter did this for her at the dinner table.  Generational fun. One afternoon I had Finley over so we could make brownies together.  She really [...]

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I Want the Blue Rainbow

Last weekend, I was delighted to have Finley stay with us at the cottage.  Well the idea of having her here was exciting.  However, once the crib, the booster chair, the stroller, her suitcase,  the cats in their crates, the food, my bag, Peter’s bag, the other food bag, the blue bag (which carries so [...]

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Finley Ray-Mini Manhattan Missy Gets a Mani

How long does it take a two year old to acclimate to her new surroundings? Not very, it seems!! Miss Fin saw the nail salon and wanted to get her nails painted!! YES she did, how outrageous is that?  I love it, she is soooo cute. Definitely her mother’s daughter. Her choice? “Lovie-Dovie” of course!

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Flashback to Halloween in Boston

Thank God it wasn’t a Tea Party being held in Boston but rather a Halloween party for kids in the South End.  A gathering at the Ringold Playground for some fun and treats and to meet up with friends.  Then the Boston police park a cruiser to block automobile traffic on several streets forming a [...]

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“Hello World, Here I Am” by Francesca Clark

  Francesca Clark But you can call me Frankie!!     And you can call me Finny    

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