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I live in Boston...love to sail... to travel... to cook... to ski... to bike ride... to walk the beach...

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Food & Drink > Dairy & Egg Recipes Recipes: Vegetable omelet: 2 of 7
One of my favorite ways to spend a Sunday morning is cooking omelets for a group of family and friends. If you get organized and have more than one omelet pan, you can put together a fabulous brunch that everyone will rave about. If you have guests who like to participate and you want to delegate some of the prep work, this c... More..
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) How to show appreciation at work: 3 of 10
One of the most impactful things you can do at work is to show your appreciation for a job well done. We all spend a significant amount of time at work and would like to be appreciated for the contribution we make. Positive recognition makes us feel better and motivates us to continue to contribute as much as we can. As a man... More..
Local Guides > Boston Boston weekend getaways: Top 5 locations within a three-hour drive: 7 of 21
Boston has so much to offer that it is hard to think of leaving, but everyone needs a change of scenery once in a while. So whether you are a Boston resident or just visiting, here are 5 weekend getaways that will round out your New England experience and are less than a tank of gas away.First, if it's summer, leave your car ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) How to cook live lobster: 1 of 3
Lobster is incredibly sweet, rich and delicious. Many people prefer to have it served out of the shell with all of the work done behind the scenes. But if you want the full New England experience, start with live lobsters and cook them yourself. The taste of fresh lobster meat right out of the shell,direct from the pot is har... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) A brief history of Flag Day: 10 of 25
On June 14, 1777 the Second Continental Congress adopted a resolution that read: "Resolved, that the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field representing a new constellation" but it took until August 3, 1949 (172 years later) for Congress ... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Money-saving tips: How to lower your electric bill: 22 of 45
In today's economy we all need to lower our bills and the electric bill is a great place to start. Everyone can do something to reduce their electric bill. There are no cost behavior changes; there are low cost options; and there are high cost steps you can take.The first step is to understand how you use electricity. Everyon... More..
Travel > Canada Travel destinations: Newfoundland, Canada: 2 of 4
My first visit to Newfoundland was 25 years ago when I was awestruck by the rustic beauty of this delightful Province. The ancient craggy rocks meeting the powerful Atlantic Ocean, the miles of open uninhabited territory and the rounded old mountains enable the visitor to feel the energy of this land and get a sense of what t... More..
Local Guides > Massachusetts (Other) New England destinations: Provincetown, Massachusetts: 1 of 2
Just 90 miles south of Boston at the tip of Cape Cod sits the enchanting community of Provincetown. A quiet, peaceful village in the winter, Provincetown comes alive with activity in the summer. Surrounded by breath-taking natural beauty, the town hosts an abundance of restaurants, entertaining street performers, interesting... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues How to use passive solar design in construction: 5 of 9
Passive solar is a powerful design element which, if used well, combines beauty and purpose to help manage your home's heating and cooling requirements. A well constructed passive solar design will maximize the use of the sun's energy to light and heat your home while reducing your utility bills.There are several basic princi... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Bring back old-time bartering: 27 of 43
As the world struggles with a faltering global economy, individuals at home are looking for ways to cut back on expenses. For many of us, our first approach to this challenge is to look at our lives and ask "What can I live without?" and we start cutting back on things we consider to be optional. However, there are some other... More..