Good morning, my friend! Happy #FriYay & #Juneteenth! Join me for our weekly #respite in #mygarden! #BeeBalm reminds me of fireworks, and the kousa #dogwood & #iris path are now in full bloom! Take a breath, exhale, and know it’ll be Ok. #BloomScrolling #GardenPhoto #HappyPlace

Good morning, my friend! Met a friend for lunch last week in #Marlborough. We also went to see 2023’s “Mayor’s #Mural.” 65 panels created by #artist Melissa Stratton Pandina of Deshria Studio. True community project as the public was invited to paint squares under her guidance! #StreetArt #ArtForAll

Good morning, my friend! Here’s my latest every-other-week column for Boston’s Post-Gazette! Have you heard of patented celery? Meet Teri Volante Boardman, who’ll tell you all about it! She’s one of 3 siblings running a successful #Needham #farm & stand started by their great-grandparents. #organic

Good morning, my friend! Absolutely delighted with my new trellis-planter! It arrived in a zillion pieces but hubs & I (mostly him) assembled it in 3 hours. Let others have their diamonds- give me #garden gifts! Will place against #BackDeck wall and then start planting! #HappyPlace #ContainerGarden

Good morning, my friend! Happy Monday! Hope you had a great weekend?! Now it’s time to get moving- -let’s go! #MondayMotivation #FreshStart #Coffee

Good morning, my friend! Happy #FriYay! After the week that was, I invite you for a #respite in #mygarden. “Everything’s coming up roses!”🎶 This week everything “bloomed and perfumed” & #rose to the occasion! Breathe deeply, relax, and remember you’re rose-ilient!🌹 #bloomscrolling #NaturePhotography

Good morning, my friend! Our nation’s 250th is more than just fireworks, it’s our history. We had dinner at The #WaysideInn part of our effort to (re)visit as many Revolutionary War-era sites as possible before the July 4th throngs. (tap pics for descrips) #America250 #RevWar #MA250 @Wayside.org 🇺🇸

Good morning, my friend! Sharing a gift my husband’s wonderful cousin just gave me. She’s elderly but so proud she taught herself AI to put my photo on a paper towel holder! AI put light streaks in my hair but the rest is pretty accurate* (*note the tiny waist😉😂)! Thx, Cuz!❤️ #Surprise #FunGift

Good morning, my friend! Here’s my friend Jordan Rich being inducted into the Mass B’casters Hall of Fame! Everyone knows his voice from his ‘BZ talk show days to current #radio features & commercials. Just wanted to say publicly “Congrats” to him & all 7 in the ‘26 HoF class! Well-deserved! 👏🏆

Good morning, my friend! Happy Monday! Wicked busy wkend but new week is kicking off great ‘coz an awesome baking friend (new bestie) brought me my own private treasure of homemade biscotti! Not sharing, sorry, but I do wish you a great day/week ahead filled with #sweettreats! #GoodFriend #breakfast

Good morning, my friend! Happy #FriYay! After the week that was, come enjoy our traditional #respite in #mygarden. Purple #irises & white peonies are playing nicely near each other. The peonies’ sweet scent floats by. I’ll bring out some garden benches for us! Enjoy the #weekend! #LifeSavors #Peace

Good morning, my friend! Was in Boston’s theater district yesterday. While walking to my meeting I stopped to take a zillion photos of architectural “eye candy.” I love my native city so much, down to its smallest details. 🥰

Good morning, my friend! You mean so much to me that I had to pass along a tried ‘n true life hack just in time for #WednesdayWisdom. It really works! 😉 Have a happy mid-week day!

Good morning, my friend! Sharing my latest column in the Post Gazette! You’ve heard of his “midnight ride,” but did you know he also had 16 kids? Meet Nina Zannieri, Exec Dir of the #PaulRevere House who invites you to discover the patriot’s human side! #History #AmRev #HistoricHome #FreedomTrail

Good morning, my friend! It’s a new week and new month! 🐇🐇! So… Happy Monday! ☕️ Happy June!🗓️ And may everything be Super for you! 🦸‍♂️

Good morning, my friend! Happy #FriYay! Join me in #mygarden for our traditional end-of-week #respite. #Viburnums in full bloom (sheltering fireflies soon!), #alliums & my #rose ‘Claire Austin’ are back! And the neighbor’s #cottonwood tree has put “snow” on our border lawn! I live in a #snowglobe!

Good morning, my friend! My phone #photos are usually of my garden, scenes from hikes, street art, etc. Yesterday, for the first time ever, I took one I plan to frame. It’s a sunlit lobby that looked like a painting. Nothing special but I #CouldntLookAway. #LifeSavors #interiorphotography

Good morning, my friend! May have shared this old wall plaque before, but that’s ok because the message is worth repeating. Strive to be happy. #WednesdayWisdom

Good morning, my friend! Was out in the garden at 5 am to get things done before starting on the long list of indoor things I need to get done. Aaand…I think I’m already over Tuesday. Sounds like it’s time for my morning chocolate break! Wishing you ease (or 🍫) as you get back into your routine!

Good morning, my friend! Please remember today is more than just the “unofficial start to summer.” As signs on some ‘Pike overpasses say, “All gave some, Some gave all.” Remembering with gratitude & respect. My bro-i-l (VietNam) taught me the 1st picture. (Clic on pics) #MemorialDay #HonorTheFallen

Good morning, my friend! Happy #FriYay! After the week that was, I invite you to our traditional #respite in #mygarden. You know garden season is truly underway when the “welcome #rabbits” return. Watch out, stone bunnies- -the “dog”wood and the “fox”gloves returned this week, too!😆 #bloomscrolling

Good morning, my friend! Went on a #hike under cool shade trees yesterday. Unpleasant surprises: saw a “swan” resting (1st pic). It was a plastic bag.🤬 Then a red soda can in the stream (2nd).🤬 I always take along a trash bag & collected both. Left only a beautiful view…& footsteps. #LeaveItBetter

Good morning, my friend! Here’s my latest every-other-week column for Boston’s Post- Gazette. Meet Mark Volpe, clarinetist-turned-lawyer-turned head of the Boston Symphony-turned-arts organizations adviser & college lecturer (on 2 continents!) who began his career in the arts as a “backstage kid.”

Good morning, my friend! More photos from #Falmouth: #seagulls in formation! Caught an actual platoon doing morning drills, squawking out “Seas the fries!” “Fries b4 guys!” “Take gull or nothing!” “Live the gulltimate life!” “Life’s a beach, every day is Fry-day!” “Shell yeah!” Be careful out there.

Good morning, my friend! Happy Monday! Sharing: we spent a gorgeous Saturday in #Falmouth. Have you ever been to Nobska Point? We go every visit! Views+history+serenity+ uncrowded= #Perfect! Harbored good vibes at shore-ly the best view! It was illuminating! #CapeCod #DayTrip #FamilyTime #tradition

Good morning, my friend! Happy #FriYay & happy weekend! Inviting you to our weekly #respite in #mygarden! This week, the #BradfordPear exploded in blooms, (sooo thankful the #apple tree #blossoms are the only scent); and only 1 #tulip remains but get here quickly ‘coz Ernie 🐇 is eyeing a #snack!

Good morning, my friend! Saw this meme and thought it should be passed along on this dreary day. “Belssings” are all around us if we choose to see: toast not burned, coffee not spilled, a parking space close to the door, remembering a sturdy umbrella. May your day be “Belssed!”😉 #RainyDayThoughts

Good morning, my friend! Is someone the #apple of your #pie? If they’re apple-solutely a-peeling, celebrate them! It’s #NationalApplePieDay! I’m making a sweet Italian crostada w/apple-cinnamon-caramel filling ‘coz I love them to the core, a bushel & a peck! Living apple-y ever after!🍎🥧 #CoreValues

Good morning, my friend! Pics from Fri’s #WooSox game! We went to the opening reception of Nat’l #Baseball #Poetry Festival, took the #stadium tour (they’re growing lettuce up top), had yummy snacks, and watched the Sox beat RailRiders 8-3. Great seats! Parked 2-minutes away. #FirstTime #FamilyFun

Good morning, my friend! Happy Monday! Hope all the Moms, Grandmas & Like-a-Moms had a lovely day yesterday. If I may share my favorite gift (out of too-many treats)? This sweet #puzzle and card came with my son’s touching message that had me in #TearsofJoy. I’m tearing up again. #BoyMom #BestDay ❤️🫶

Good morning, my friend! And happy #FriYay! Inviting you to our weekly #respite in #mygarden. It’s toadally ribbiting! Join Needa-be Toad who has found a safe resting place, while her husband Ben Toad gets comfy under the same planter! May you find #peace, #comfort, and your hoppy place! #toads

Good morning, my friend! Heard from some of our fellow #BreakfastClub members that they’re taking end-of-term finals, or are awaiting the birth of 1st grandchild, or are heading to the airport, or having minor surgery this morning. Can’t be there in person, but can do this. Take as many as needed!🤗❤️

Good morning, my friend! Stopped at CVS on Route 9 and discovered 4 bird #nests nestled in their sign: in the “C,” the “S,” and in both the “a’s!”There is always a #payoff when you pay attention! I call this one “Home Tweet Home!” #WednesdayWisdom #LookUpMore #MindfulLiving #LifeSavors

Good morning, my friend! Sharing my latest column for Boston’s Post-Gazette! Meet Vito Bruno of Boston Winery, a granddad-grandson-fam business where you learn to make wine, go to tastings & pairings, visit the new tap room, hold events, & more! Sip, sip, hooray!🍇🍷 #winemaking #heritage #ancientart

Good morning, my friend! It’s Monday. ‘Nuff said. #MondayMotivation

Good morning, my friend! It’s May 1st, so “Rabbit Rabbit” for good luck, & Happy #FriYay! For our end-of-week tradition, I invite you to a #respite in #mygarden. Even tho’ skies were gray yesterday, we were “in the pink.”🌸My #magnolias are blooming, and my perfumed #KoreanSpiceBush is saying “hi!”👋🩷

Good morning, my friend! Closing out #NationalPoetryMonth with #Desiderata, a #prose #poem I’ve used as one of my life guides. When I was a kid Mama had this greeting card on the kitchen fridge. I pressed her fave blue flowers & secretly glued them on. She had it framed. “Strive to be happy.”

Good morning, my friend! As promised, 2nd of 3 poems for #NationalPoetryMonth. #Poet #RobertFrost has been a favorite since childhood. “The Road Not Taken” made such an impact in 6th grade, (esp the final stanza) that I memorized it, not for school but for myself. I remember & cite it to this day.

Good morning, my friend! April is #NationalPoetryMonth, and today is #GreatPoetryReadingDay. I’ll be sharing 3 favorite poems to close out the month. Today’s is “Pretty Ugly.” #Challenge: Read it aloud, do what it says, then please tell me what you think of it. #FoodforThought #LoveYou #LifeSavors

Good morning, my friend! I spent a delightful Fri morning speaking to #radio announcing students at #CurryCollege in Milton. Some are radio & TV bound, some plan podcasts, all are enthusiastic. Got a tour of the college radio station, too. As always, clic on pics for more! #GuestSpeaker #EduSky 🏫🎓

Good morning, my friend! Happy #Friyay! After the week that was, I invite you to our weekly #respite in #mygarden. This week, sharing the #flowers showing up along my front walkway. I’ve always planted a happy #welcome for all who visit. (PS: I’m going to college today. Visit Monday to learn more!)❤️

Good morning, my friend! Here’s my newest column for Boston’s Post-Gazette. Meet Steve Biondolillo, founder of a leading company specializing in creating outstanding special event fundraisers. Also a #poet who created the National Baseball #Poetry Festival, May 7-10. A truly #inspiring life story!

Good morning, my fellow Earthlings! Today is #EarthDay, celebrated around the world. But did you know that all of April is #EarthMonth? As the good folks at earthday.org say, “Earth Month is a launch pad, not a finish line.” Visit them for planet-saving tips! Everyone can/must do something. 🌎

Good morning, my friend! As promised, here are a few more photos from Thursday’s “Lanterns & Luminaries” event honoring #KeithLockhart at the #OldNorthChurch. A grand #Boston style kickoff to America’s #250th. #PaulRevere himself led the processional! (Clic on pics to enlarge and read descriptions).

Good morning, my friend! It’s #PatriotsDay holiday in Mass! I mentioned Fri I’d been to a great event Thurs eve: “Lanterns & Luminaries” at the Old North Church. I’d been asked to introduce my friend/this year’s honoree, #KeithLockhart! Here’s Part-1. Part-2 tomorrow. Clic on pics to read more! 🇺🇸🎆🎇⛪️

Good morning, my friend! Happy #FriYay! Up way too late at a fab event (I’ll tell you about Mon)! But first, it’s our traditional week’s end #respite in #mygarden. The flowering trees are showing off; deer bites on my #tulips (🤬) plus 2 pots of flowers I just brought home! #HelloSpring #SpiritLift🌷🌸

Good morning, my friend! An old friend in #NYC needed a friend yesterday. We drove down, gave comfort, and drove home in a day! Not a sightseeing trip, but I snapped a few photos of her neighborhood in bloom as we walked her block. NYC showing off its #spring finery! #spiritlifters! (PS: she’s ok)🌷❤️

Good morning, my friend! One of the most important pieces of advice. I’ve done this all along, (learned to do so from my mom), but can’t say I stopped to think why. And now I’ll always remember the “why.” YOU are important to me. I light up inside when I know you’re here. 🫶 #WednesdayWisdom

Good morning, my friend! Sharing pics from yesterday’s gray sky-but-warm day walk! You know how some Mondays can be too “Mondayish?” I took a walk to re-set and the “ish” took a hike! Passing along the idea to you in case today becomes too… “Tuesdayish!” #NatureWalk 💚 #NatureHeals💚 #GoOutside💚

Good morning, my friend! For #MondayMotivation, time to think outside the box! Don’t be unpacking drama, and don’t box yourself into a corner. Unbox the joy instead! Try to contain yourself, remember all crate things take time. You are packed with potential! 🎁 #boxes #packages #CrateExpectations