Tag Archives: Boston

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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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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The Day After Game Six

Posted on October 31, 2013 by FLG

It is a quiet, Halloween morning in Boston, Massachusetts. A little before midnight, New England and most of America, watched the Boston Red Sox end a ninety-five year drought at Fenway Park with a decisive victory over the St Louis … 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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The Day After the Boston Marathon…

Posted on April 16, 2013 by FLG

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After Nemo

Posted on February 11, 2013 by FLG

A snow emergency.  A parking ban.  School closings.  Public transportation halted.  A driving ban for twenty-four hours.   It was not pretty, folks.  Nemo literally shut down Boston.  Being cooped up during such a grand storm made watching Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel … Continue reading →

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It’s Everywhere!

Posted on January 11, 2013 by FLG

The chills.  A fever.  The aches and pains.  Fatigue.   The numbers tell an alarming story.  The City of Boston has over 700 confirmed cases of the flu already this season and four deaths have resulted.  Last year, the city had … Continue reading →

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Early January – Of course, it’s cold

Posted on January 4, 2013 by FLG

Happy New Year friends of furrylittlegnome!  As is custom in the Northern Hemisphere, and especially in New England, the new year has brought in some cold temperatures.  Although gnome is back in Boston after a week-long break in Vermont, she checked her … Continue reading →

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A Taste of the Holiday

Posted on December 16, 2012 by FLG

On a gloomy morning, there will be rain and not snow.  A little disappointed, furrylittlegnome found some holiday cheer in Boston. It’s her favorite time of year! The ducklings in the Public Garden are in a festive mood! Leave it to … Continue reading →

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