Category Archives: USA Destinations

The Calm Before the “Storm”

Posted on February 12, 2014 by FLG

The temperature and wind chill was below zero for some this morning, but that took second billing of what is to come.  America’s Northeast is gearing up for another “weather event” – Winter Storm Pax.    Depending on one’s location, some will see rain … Continue reading →

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The Temple of Dendur

Posted on January 11, 2014 by FLG

A couple of weeks ago, furrylittlegnome made the trek to “The Big Apple” for culture, holiday decoration displays and for some much needed shopping.  Her first stop was to 5th and 82nd.  The destination?   The Metropolitan Museum of Art. … Continue reading →

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Boston to New York

Posted on December 17, 2013 by FLG

Plane. Train. Bus. Car. There are ample modes of transportation for furrylittlegnome to choose from to get to “The Big Apple” this week. Pre-September 11th, flying was her first choice. The shuttle into LaGuardia was less than an hour. From … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse into the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner

Posted on November 14, 2013 by FLG

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 →

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An Illuminating Sunday Drive

Posted on October 16, 2013 by FLG

A tad under two hours west of Boston sits South Deerfield, Massachusetts. A small, quaint New England town, it is home to one of New England’s most popular destinations: Yankee Candle. With over 19,000 retailers in the United States, Yankee … Continue reading →

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The Color of Autumn in the Green Mountain State

Posted on October 8, 2013 by FLG

Just a few days ago, as furrylittlegnome headed north, she was a little disappointed in the color.  She was already in the Green Mountain State and expected to see the bright reds, yellows and oranges the autumn leaves had to offer.  … Continue reading →

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So Long, Summer!

Posted on September 3, 2013 by FLG

Folks. Furrylittlegnome is not going to sugarcoat it. She had a terrible summer. The deluge of rain over the Labor Day holiday, here in America, pretty much made it unsalvageable. Sure, she went to visit family in Vermont once or … Continue reading →

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Something to See in Maine

Posted on August 22, 2013 by FLG

About five miles southeast of Portland, Maine is the small town of Cape Elizabeth. Located on the Northern New England coastline, the major tourist attraction here is the Portland Head Light, located on Fort Williams Park. Today, the lighthouse is eighty … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the Fourth in Boston

Posted on July 2, 2013 by FLG

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Almost One Week After The Boston Marathon

Posted on April 21, 2013 by FLG

It has been almost a week, a very long week, since two bombs exploded at The Boston Marathon and only a day since the entire world watched the arrest of “Suspect 2” live on television. This resilient city has started … Continue reading →

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