Dry January is the perfect time to indulge your sense of adventure.Turns out a great mug of hot coco can take a gal anywhere. Add a dash of spice to chocolate bliss and the kiss of delish is transportive. As a gal who is proud to say she's kissed many a cup of coco...
Meet One of the Most Fascinating People of Our Times, Barbara Walters
Barbara Walters was born in Boston, on September 25th, 1929. Â Astrologically speaking, Barbara was a Libra. People who share this sign are known to be over-thinkers who seek to understand all sides of a story before making up their minds. They have a strong sense of...
Fly Through Dry January, Snow Bird Style
A little splash and a whole lotta style will help you fly through January with a smile. Apicius, a 1st Century Roman gourmand, was on to something when he said "We eat first with our eyes", Certainly, the same must be true for how we imbibe. A...
There’s a Moon Out Tonight,,,
Released in 1959 by the Capri's  "There's a Moon Out Tonight, Whoa-Oh-Oh, Ohhh" is one of those oldies that transcends time and culture. Friday night, January 6th, is the full Wolf Moon. It's time to get your Whoa-Oh-Oh, Ohhh on ! Some Native America tribes say this...
Harvard Expert Shares, “Ode to Global Warming”
In the midst of this Christmas week snow-bomb-armageddon, consider revisiting the informed insights of Harvard educated Dr. Ernst von Metzch. Earlier this month, at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, Prince William and Princess Kate visited Boston to honor five...
December’s Skies Are Busy, Get Ready to Launch ~ a Special Playlist !
The Farmer's Almanac calls December's Full Moon 'The Cold Moon". It acknowledges traditions of Native American's that are signatures of each month's unique characteristics. This month the moon will be at it's fullest Wednesday night December 7th. To catch "The Cold...
Isabella Stewart Gardner’s Inspiring Legacy is a Grand Gift Idea for Readers on Your List
Printed in Italy and distributed by Princeton University Press 'Isabella Stewart Gardner: A Life,' is a hot-off-the-press literary release worth your attention. It updates our cache of info on ISG's remarkable and on-going contributions to our culture. In this...
‘SPARKLING LIGHTS’ Make Spirits Bright at the Breakers!
Tis the season to Fa ,La, La ,La ,La at the Breakers! Elves inside and around the Newport Mansion have decked all the halls with boughs of holly, then filled the crisp air with music and 'Sparkling Lights.' Â It's a spectacular place to fall under the spell of holiday...
Remembering Jacqueline Kennedy
"Jackie" a 2016 film staring Natalie Portman will be live-streamed via Eventbrite, Wednesday November,16th 2022 at 8:00. It's free to reserve a seat inside in the virtual movie theater. All you need to do is; sign-up, ( www.eventbrite.com), and settle into your...
‘Earth Shot’ is About to Launch News From the JFK Library with The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
https://youtu.be/dQZcvR7A708 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are heading to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, December 2,2022! In 1962, President John F. Kennedy made a commitment to land a man on the moon before the decade ended....
First Lady Jill Biden and Senator Maggie Hassan Before the Morning After
By this time next week the mid-term elections will be over. Pundits from both sides predict a red wave. The question for savvy Democrats is how to modify the hemorrhage before it's the morning after. Dr. Jill Biden, ever the school teacher, always focused and planning...
“All There Is” by Anderson Cooper is Worth Listening To
Anderson Copper's podcast "All There Is" may inspire listeners to revisit the theory of evolution, not in the physical 'survival of the fittest' Darwinian way, but rather, in a way that unravels then strengthens connections to an emotional primal code. Cooper's chats...
Enter the Lottery to See the 100th Celebration of the National Christmas Tree Lighting in DC
This year marks the 100th celebration of the National Christmas Tree Lighting! Wednesday, November 30th on the Ellipse in President's Park, the National Park Service with the National Park Foundation will host this beloved American tradition with special decorations...
Make Your Plans Now To Visit With Isabella Stewart Gardner, As You Never Have Before
Nathaniel Silver and Diana Seave Greenwald are insiders amongst quintessential insiders of the storied Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. As Curators of The Collection at the Museum they are surrounded by tangible things that inspired Isabella, one of the grandest of...
There’s Something Spooky Going On at the Breakers!
It's time for candy-makers and candy-takers to trick or treat at the Breakers! The "Cottage" is welcoming hob-goblins and super hero's of all ages to enjoy this family-friendly holiday season in the mansion. Friday evening, October 28th, as darkness creeps over 44...
Diane Arbus at Endicott College : Is This Exhibit Art or Obscenity?
The work of Diane Arbus is controversial. Some see her photography as a landmark of artistic expression, others find her contributions to be obscene. It's a matter of perspective. Before her suicide in 1971, Arbus was somewhat of an eccentric living the life of a...
Halloween Flicks ~ Something Wicked For Every Witch !
This caldron-sized collection of Halloween flicks bubbles with humor, suspense and in some cases a bit of trampy erotica. For different reasons these 15 fantasy-flicks have earned STP's 4-broom swirl of approval. By no means is this list complete. You're welcome to...
Fall Garden Tours are Back at the White House!
It's easy to love Fall gardens. The bones of every Eden are still pristine but the sizzle of summer color has turned into jewel-tones. The same can be said of the beautiful gardens of the White House. At 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, historic architecture adds a grand air...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month ~Squeeze in a Mammogram, It May Save Your Life!
After I schedule an appointment there are only two things I can control at my annual mammogram : I wear my favorite shoes and I wrap myself in a pashmina to comfortably accessorize the centerpiece of this essential, albeit anxiety inducing, screening date. I try to...
Before Amal Clooney Addresses the United Nations General Assembly, She Visited Salem State University, 330 Years Too Late for the Witches!
In advance of meeting in New York today with Nobel Prize Laureate, Maria Ressa, a Filipino-American journalist and CNN contributor convicted of cybercrime, then addressing the United Nations General Assembly Thursday, Amal Clooney spoke to more than 900 people...