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New, New York Experiences

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Janette

I’ve been to NYC many times over the years, yet the city never fails to reveal something new. On my latest trip, I checked two long-awaited stops off my list: the New York Public Library at Bryant Park and the … Continue reading →

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Baldwin’s Book Barn

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Janette

http://www.bookbarn.com Just seven miles away from Longwood Gardens sits Baldwin’s Book Barn, which boasts a collection of over 200,000 books.  Originally, when I heard about the book “barn,” I didn’t think about a building so large that you need a … Continue reading →

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Summer Activities

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Janette

Considering that things over the summer had not opened to a completely safe degree, I continued to look for any ways to experience adventure on a local scale. Truthfully, I have known quite a few people who have traveled internationally … Continue reading →

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A Year of COVID: Keeping Yourself Entertained

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Janette

For some reason, even though we are enjoying a beautiful Summer season, I am still looking forward to doing quiet indoor activities in my spare time.  Maybe it’s because I’ve had a substantial amount of practice being indoors this year, … Continue reading →

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A Successful Failure

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Janette

Since my workplace was closed for the week of the Eid holiday, I decided to take just a few days and leave the city to explore another peaceful, sandy location. My intention was to spend a few nights of the … Continue reading →

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