My parents insisted on at least one MB trip when visiting from the west coast. Totally cheap date. They just loved hearing the stockers and checkers chat away in legit Boston accents and picking things out that were unusual to them to take home.

Going to a grocery store is almost always on my list for vacation. Great way to see how people live everyday.

I went on one that was so incredible that the concession workers closed their tills and went to the railings. Breeching whales soaking people, mama nursing her calf. So cool.

Many Maine Coons identify as dogs and or babies.

I avoid it whenever possible. I logged nearly as many miles on my bike as I drove this year.

Shirley Leung has entered the thread. /s

Not everyone drives or wants to.

Is the head office moving to Assembly Square? (Old IKEA joke, alas)

There are 22 stairs to my door. I appreciate the effort.

You can do this from a distance. When I had COVID I at least opened the door as the driver got to the bottom of the stairs to say thanks.

Sending warm healing momming vibes.

She keeps trying. I thought she failed to get on the ballot?

Friday

My aunt had a fixed male cat whose mission in life was to mother all the kittens!

The city seems to want frustration vandalism to advance the cyclists are violent narrative.

Treehouse is good too. I get my daily coffee from Mystic Coffee Roaster.