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Mother’s Day Memories In The Time of Covid-19

May 7, 2020May 8, 2020 ~ mtolia ~ 2 Comments

                          Grainy photos from Mother's Days past. Miss those navy blazers!   Mother's Day has long been one of my favorite days of the year. Among many other things (including writer and New Englander) "mother of four" defines me. My children are grown … Continue reading Mother’s Day Memories In The Time of Covid-19

This Year’s Family Summer Holiday: England

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 ~ mtolia ~ Leave a comment

True fact. I write about New England to travel elsewhere. And my favorite place to travel? Most definitely Europe. I first visited Spain and Italy with my family at the age of 14.  As soon as I returned from that trip, I planned my next- to visit my German pen pal Sabine. And the pattern … Continue reading This Year’s Family Summer Holiday: England

I Always Wanted to Write a Cookbook

January 10, 2018January 10, 2018 ~ mtolia ~ Leave a comment

As a teenager, I liked nothing better than taking over my mother's kitchen to make dinner. I made dishes like chicken paprika with homemade spaetzle, beef Wellington and baklava. This was in the 1970's—long before the Food Network and the cult of the celebrity chef. We did, however, have Julia Child! When I first started writing … Continue reading I Always Wanted to Write a Cookbook

Downsizing My Parent’s House

October 16, 2017October 18, 2017 ~ mtolia ~ Leave a comment

Soon after I returned from my August vacation, my parents called to tell me that they had decided to sell their home of the last 20-years and move into a 2 -bedroom unit at a nearby retirement community. As my kids would say, I was shook. My 79-year-old parents , are healthy and actively involved … Continue reading Downsizing My Parent’s House

New ! 4th Edition of “Day Trips New England” (June 1, 2021)

 

Recent Posts

  • A Late Fall Weekend in Newport, Rhode Island October 20, 2021
  • An Indulgent Rhode Island Coastal Escape at the Weekapaug Inn May 24, 2021
  • A Driving Itinerary for an Epic New England Road Trip (Including Hotel Recommendations) February 24, 2021
  • A Winter Walk at the Arnold Arboretum January 19, 2021
  • Pandemic Winter: Time Outdoors at Mount Auburn Cemetery December 4, 2020

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