Author Archives: Abby

A Good Rain

Many soggy New England-ers might hate me for admitting to this, given our recent endowment of raindrops, but I love rain. I find it soothing in a way that I may not ever be able to explain in a way that makes sense. Rain is bittersweet, cleansing, peaceful. It is the promise of renewal andContinue reading “A Good Rain”

Yes, I’d like a little cheese with this . . .

Dear Immune System, We’ve had this conversation before, so I don’t really understand the issue. Do you have to leave town exactly when stress is visiting? Just because you had one negative encounter does NOT mean you are allowed to jump ship as soon as the workload increases. You’re supposed to be better than this. Also,Continue reading “Yes, I’d like a little cheese with this . . .”

Joyful Noise(y)?

I am a loud singer. If you know me at all, you probably already knew this. Growing up, my parents encouraged singing, throwing us kids wholeheartedly into choirs, musicales, and pre-meal choruses of the doxology. You could definitely say that I grew up singing. On the flip side, I also heard a lot of “Abby,Continue reading “Joyful Noise(y)?”

Prom(enade)

The very word PROM evokes a pretty broad variety of responses. Whether you flash-back with rosy nostalgia or a hefty dose of post-traumatic stress, most of you probably remember paying some ungodly amount for tickets,  spending more for whatever get-up you chose, and spending the evening feeling a little surprised that this once-in-a-lifetime pinnacle moment, however much fun you had (orContinue reading “Prom(enade)”

Moments

My life is a kaleidoscope of shifting and fragmented shapes and colors. . . very interesting and transitory and wildly confusing, but all part of the pattern, I guess. Now, I usually avoid posting without clear purpose. Yes, a diatribe makes its way in here or there, but they are typically rather pointed (which is kind ofContinue reading “Moments”

Sowa’s the big deal?

Sowa? No longer just a slurred belligerent comeback; after the day I spent at the Sowa Market in Southie, this word took on new life. What is The Sowa Market, might you ask??? Well. WELL. Start by picturing your favorite book, ok? Once you have everything you love about that book in mind, mentally add the mostContinue reading “Sowa’s the big deal?”

Historical Remakes: Not An Oxymoron

As a teacher, and thus, a certifiable (or, actually, licensed) nerd, I do a lot of educational video-searches on youtube.  After about 5 years of evaluating the available clips, I have decided that I need to convert to teaching history, based on the two following videos. Enjoy!

Life’s Lemons

You know, sometimes a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. Take this princess for example: “Hey, Princess! It’s me, Prince Philip. I could slay that Dragon for you . . . with my HANDSOMENESS.” “Hey Philip, does this sound like a phone hanging up?” Here is a prime example of a little lady rollingContinue reading “Life’s Lemons”