Salem 101: Where are We? On the Ocean!
I’m always surprised when friends and family really don’t know where Salem, Massachusetts is located. They often think that it’s in the western part of the state or in Boston or New Hampshire (there is...
View ArticleSalem 101: A Walk around Salem Common
Yesterday I spent some time walking around Salem Common, a nine acre public park right in the middle of the city. It’s been public land for hundreds of years and was originally used as a pasture in...
View ArticleSalem 101: Bewitched!
This statue has become a landmark in Salem. Can you tell who it is? Here’s a closeup of her face Of course, it’s the late Elizabeth Montgomery portraying Samantha Stevens on the Bewitched TV show!...
View ArticleAwesome Camping, Right Here in Salem!
I love camping! This week I decided to pack the kids up and head down to Winter Island for a few days. Winter Island is a city park that is an island (connected by a causeway) right on the ocean. …...
View ArticleSalem 101: A Walk on Derby Wharf
Here in Salem we have access to ocean air and history all year round. One of the best places to experience this is out on Derby Wharf. It’s a great place to walk and play. The wharf is located right on...
View ArticleA Few Minutes at the Gables
I know, I’m supposed to be blogging about Halloween, but, I still have a Salem garden or two to get in before the frost hits. I thought I’d make it to lots of places this summer and then it just …...
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