Tag Archives: Books

SMB #5 – Make Way for Ducklings

Posted on January 5, 2014 by gonzotopia

Boston is overflowing with culture and history. It is one of my favorite things about living here. There are treasures everywhere, if you look. As someone who has loved to read since she was little, I have a special appreciation … Continue reading →

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I’m Back…Sorta

Posted on July 5, 2012 by gonzotopia

You may have noticed, I’ve been gone from this site for quite a while. First, the nerdy truth. I intentionally stopped the daily posts in May so I could focus my attention on putting together a travel itinerary (planning, writing, … Continue reading →

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Photo-A-Day Project: Day 128 / Poisoner’s Handbook

Posted on May 7, 2012 by gonzotopia

I have a confession to make. It’s kind of embarrassing to admit, but I am a fan of the TV show Bones. At first, I started watching because Bones, the forensic anthropologist, is a tough, smart and extremely awkward protagonist … Continue reading →

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Photo-A-Day Project: Day 126 / Wake Up the Earth

Posted on May 5, 2012 by gonzotopia

It was another busy day in the Boston area. We first headed out to Jamaica Plain to participate in the Wake Up the Earth Festival hosted by Spontaneous Celebrations. It started with a parade, followed by judging for the best … Continue reading →

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Photo-A-Day Project: Day 119 / Bookish Ball and IFF Boston

Posted on April 28, 2012 by gonzotopia

Our day began in Harvard Square for the Bookish Ball, in time for the parade to arrive, led by William Shakespeare and the Man With The Yellow Hat. They were here to cut the ribbon for the grand opening of … Continue reading →

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Photo-A-Day Project: Day 115 / Poe in Boston

Posted on April 25, 2012 by gonzotopia

Edgar Allan Poe is finally getting a statue in Boston. It only took 162 years for his hometown pay proper tribute to its estranged son. Thankfully, there are plenty of enthusiasts to keep his memory alive. In 2009 the mayor … Continue reading →

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Photo-A-Day Project: Day 114 / The Read Pile

Posted on April 23, 2012 by gonzotopia

I find it satisfying to finish a good book in bed, to fall asleep knowing the story has been told, to place the finished book among others that had spoken their final words to me right before I closed my … Continue reading →

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Photo-A-Day Project: Day 101 / Modern Architecture

Posted on April 10, 2012 by gonzotopia

Over the weekend, I was reading “From Bauhaus to Our House” by Tom Wolfe. In it, he pokes fun at Modern Architecture and International Style. He laments that the buildings designed by architects who studied under Walter Gropius, Ludwig Mies … Continue reading →

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Photo-A-Day Project: Day 100 / Vice

Posted on April 9, 2012 by gonzotopia

After three days of watching burlesque, I was feeling a bit naughty. This book has been on my shelf for months, so I decided it was time to learn a bit more about vice. Admittedly, the best part is watching … Continue reading →

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Photo-A-Day Project: Day 87 / Harvard Book Store

Posted on March 27, 2012 by gonzotopia

Using the excuse that I NEEDED to pick up Kerouac’s first novel, “The Sea is My Brother,” I ventured inside the Harvard Bookstore today to pick up a copy. It’s always the same problem whenever I’m there. I see a … Continue reading →

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