Category Archives: Boston

On the Road to D.C.

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Dusty Roads

And I don’t mean the comic books. (DC Comics) There’s nothing funny going on in Washington right now! But my quick trip has begun. I was up at 6:30 am. I slept on the areo bed last night so that … Continue reading →

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Happy St Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Dusty Roads

‘Tis great to be Irish (even if your not)because this is the one day of the year when everyone is a little bit Irish. Saint Patrick’s Day is an official Christian feast day observed since the 17th century. The day … Continue reading →

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Brrrr Its Cold!

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Dusty Roads

I’m not sure where all of you are from. I’m sure I’ve got some followers from  warm, sunny locations but here in New England winter has returned with a vengeance. Last week we had record high temps, beautiful spring weather. … Continue reading →

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The Last 5

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Dusty Roads

I thought I should finish what I started. Of the top 10 things to do in Boston, I only got to 5 yesterday. Now I’m sure everyone has different things on their top 10 list. This is just the one … Continue reading →

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What to Do, What to Do?

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Dusty Roads

Now that my globetrotting is temporarily on hold the age old question rears it’s ugly head. What am I going to talk about until my next trip (which isn’t until June by the way)? If I were on a TV … Continue reading →

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Superbowl Sunday

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Dusty Roads

Before anyone starts yelling mean things about the New England Patriots, remember I am from a New England state. I’ve heard it all and I am sick of it. Suck it up , cupcake. The New England Patriots win games. … Continue reading →

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Graves Light

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Dusty Roads

Yesterday I mentioned Graves Light that marks the North Channel into Boston Harbor. It isn’t as “pretty” as Boston light but its history is just as colorful. The lighthouse gets it’s ghoulish names from the tiny island it’s situated upon. … Continue reading →

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Boston Light

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Dusty Roads

Boston Light is a lighthouse located on Little Brewster Island in the outer Boston  Harbor. The original lighthouse was built on this site in 1716 making it the first lighthouse to be built in what became the United States. This … Continue reading →

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Into The Harbor on a Wildlife Cruise

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Dusty Roads

The cruise was a “sell out”. Many of the people I spoke with had been on the cruise in previous years. They only run it one day a year and they go out rain or shine or snow.  There were … Continue reading →

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A Winter Wildlife Cruise

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Dusty Roads

My Friend Nancy sent me a notice about a Winter Wildlife Cruise of Boston Harbor. There wasn’t a lot of information on the web site. In fact it didn’t even mention the date or dates. On a phone call I … Continue reading →

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