Scenes From My Weekend

Gloucester, MA

 What a wonderful weekend in New England it was!

On our way to “M’s” neck of the woods he asked me “Who would you consider your favorite writer?”

After we chatted somewhat briefly about my answer(s), he quietly offered that we visit one of the most important sites for American literature to date on Saturday. The Old Manse in Concord, MA.

Home to the most revolutionary writers (Thoreau, Emerson & Hawthorne) in American philosophy and The Transcendentalist movement, just being within The Old Manse’s vicinity was inspiring.

To say “M” is a history buff would be a gross understatement. So when our interests overlap (history and literature) it is monumental. 

I do feel quite fortunate he has been the reason for my deeper interest in history.

People tend to forget how important New England was (and still is) from our earliest days..

I may have been asking if I could hold his gun…

He is trying not to laugh/smile

On our walk back we saw this beautiful creature

We made a quick stop at the historic Hartwell Tavern as we could not resist.

 Wishing to warm up a bit, we stopped at Haute Coffee in Concord for the best cup of coffee I have ever tasted (we had an Ethiopian blend, nutty and full of flavor.)

Their egg sandwiches on fresh brioche were an added treat!

That evening we saw Thor (loved it) before heading to bed at a somewhat reasonable hour.

 Sunday we had brunch at the infamous Agawam Diner, did some shopping and while M went to the gym for a workout, I did some free-writing.

 That evening I convinced him to finally try frozen yogurt. Just as I expected, he is hooked.

You should have seen his eyes light up at all of the offered toppings!

Back in my area, rested and content, it is time to begin a new and ultra-productive week.

What was the highlight of your weekend?

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