I’ve wanted to travel to the Pacific Cost for as long as I can remember. It’s been a personal goal that has changed and aged, but never faded. I’ve been adding destination points to an imaginary itinerary for over 15 years, and last week I explored them all. I flew into San Francisco, drove...
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An excerpt from West Street Garden Coordinator, Kathy Rouleau’s email blast: It should be a great weekend for gardening. Transplanting should always be done on a cool, calm, cloudy day — failing that, in the evening.  . Seeds? Check 6-inch early sprouts? Check Compost? Already raked Straw? All laid out (Take that, Weeds!) Fence?...
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Skiing in groups is always tricky, as we learned the hard way on an April trip to a very steep and unforgiving Western zone that shall remain nameless. This was what we affectionately refer to as Boyz Weekend. We add the Z because we all grew up in the 80s and 90s, when most...
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The West Street Community Gardens have been tilled and staked off. To all those eager gardeners out there, sowing can begin! With this year’s garden design in mind, I plan on visiting my plot — J-5 — this weekend to rake compost, build a fence and instill good vibes. Last year, my salad garden...
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