Category Archives: New England

Polka dancing in Massachusetts – July 2013

Posted on July 8, 2013 by joyce

We found fun places to polka dance that are within and hour and a half drive from the Boston area in Massachusetts. While visiting our son John and his family over the 4th of July week, we took the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Boston 4th of July 2012

Posted on July 5, 2012 by joyce

It was such a joy to see my 3 1/2 year old granddaughter, Anya, watch fireworks in Wakefield, MA for the first time. Her face lit up in the darkness as the sparkles exploded across the sky. The last mass … Continue reading →

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York Maine 6-29-2012

Posted on June 30, 2012 by joyce

York, Maine is such a nice sleepy resort town. There are no big box shops or familiar restaurant chains. Streets are lined with trees and charming New England style clapboard homes rich with gingerbread trim. We ate the best Italian … Continue reading →

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Wingaersheek Beach MA 7-5-2011

Posted on July 10, 2011 by joyce

We piled into the car with all the equipment needed for a fun day at the beach. We drove toward Gloucester stopping at Subway for some sandwiches to Wingaersheek beach. For twenty dollars you can enjoy the day. If you … Continue reading →

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Salem MA 4th of July 2011

Posted on July 4, 2011 by joyce

We took a short drive to Deb and Mike’s place on the edge of the water in Salem MA to see the local parade. Anya looked like a little 4th of July doll with her dress of navy and white … Continue reading →

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Searching for Lighthouses – July 1, 2011

Posted on July 1, 2011 by joyce

We took a ride north along the coast of Maine. We opted for the slower road for the fifty mile drive as apposed to the interstate. There is a big difference in time it takes. The toll highway would get … Continue reading →

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New England Charm – June 30, 2011

Posted on June 30, 2011 by joyce

We took a leisurely ride north of Boston while John was out of town presenting to admirals in Virginia, Rachel was working and Anya was in preschool. New Hampshire and Maine are only about an hour or so away. Traffic … Continue reading →

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