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A Glimpse into the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner
The year was 1990. Two men disguised as Boston police officers entered the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum telling museum guards they were responding to a call. Both security guards on duty on March 18th were handcuffed by the impersonators and … Continue reading
Justin Timberlake and Jay Z at Fenway Park
The city of Boston was abuzz last weekend as two powerhouse musicians came to town to put on a little show at historical Fenway Park. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, furrylittlegnome was able to see “The Legends of Summer” tour at … Continue reading
Getting Home from Work
The sun is shining. The snow has melted, but it is a windy and cold “Spring” day in Boston. Furrylittlegnome cannot wait to be inside. It is no secret. “The Golden Girls” is gnome’s favorite television show. Betty White, Bea … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, People, Television, Weather
Tagged American Television, Betty White, entertainment, Sophia Petrillo, The Golden Girls, TV, TV Land, TV Shows
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One More Day or Four More Years?
Today is a big day in America. For the past 223 years, Americans have gone to the polls to elect a President of the United States. As we all learned in US History class, the President can run for two terms … Continue reading
A Picture-Perfect Day!
It’s a picture-perfect day in Boston! Furrylittlegnome took the day off from work to do something cultural. Yes, readers, you read that correctly. She traveled on the “E” Line to the Museum of Fine Arts to view its newest exhibit … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Entertainment, Fashion, Museums, People
Tagged arts, Boston, British Royal Family Portraits, celebrities, Exhibits, Gisele Bundchen, Kate Moss, Lady Gaga, Mario Testino, Mario Testino In Your Face, Museum of Fine Arts, Museums, Photos, Photos of William and Kate, Princess Diana Photos by Mario Testino
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Sampras vs McEnroe?
Friday night. Boston’s TD Garden. Courtside seats. Sampras. McEnroe. Courier. Lendl. Furrylittlegnome found herself here to watch the Staples Champions Cup. Upon entering the TD Garden after a horrific cab ride in the pouring rain, she and her pack of … Continue reading
Furrylittlegnome Sees Monet in Paris
When it comes to art, furrylittlegnome is at a loss. Sure, she can recognize the works of Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, maybe Andy Warhol or the scribbles of a three year old child, but that is the extent of her art … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Landmarks, Museums, Paris, People, Travel
Tagged Architecture, Art, Claude Monet, France, Impressionism, Musee d'Orsay, Musee de l'Orangerie, Museums, Paintings, Paris, Train Station, travel
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Furrylittlegnome’s Puzzling Summer
In-between work and vacations, furrylittlegnome and her band of gnomes have been busy this summer working on 1,000 piece puzzles. Thus far, we have completed four. Our strategy is always the same. We start with the border and then put … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, People, Weather
Tagged Candy, History, Hobby, Magazines, Newspapers, Puzzles, Summer, Television, The New Yorker, William and Kate
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Guest Blogger, Caroline of The Peony Pages: Signatures and Stationery of the Rich and Fay-moose
Hello, loyal Furry readers! While letter writing may now be uncommon, it was a main form of communication for three of the 20th Century’s (and all centuries’, for that matter) greatest icons: Princess Diana, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Princess Grace … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Fashion, People, Uncategorized
Tagged Crane, Handwriting, Jacqueline Kennedy, Letters, Princess Diana, Princess Grace, Signature, Smythson, Stationery
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