People here are not cold and distant. They are, however, very helpful, sometimes overly helpful, loud, talk way too fast, and love to help and share information (that is, when it’s their idea, don’t ask for any favors)
The town next to us was founded in 1629. I love the history. Old white churches, huge, old mansions
Proud
Patriotic
I drove through one town where the street lines were painted red, white, and blue.
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| Our new home on campus |
The Atlantic Ocean
Orchards and Farms
Customer service? What’s that?
Pronunciations of towns: Worcester=Woosta, Woburn=Woobun, Gloucester=Glawsta, Peabody=Peebidy
Pineapples on front doors and signs= colonial symbol of welcome, good cheer, warmth. (I had to ask)
Roast beef and Seafood; Roast beef and pizza; Roast beef and subs; Roast beef and…you get the idea.
Nick’s Famous Roast beef, Mikey’s Famous Roast beef, Bill and Bob’s Roast beef, Giovanni’s Roast beef, Kelly’s Famous Roast beef-just to name a few.
Grocery carts are called carriages
Most grocery and convenient stores do not sell wine or beer
You have to pay (a lot) for parking to go to the beach
Library passes are wicked cool-you can get free access to parking at parks and free or discounted passes to
museums and local attractions
Yes, I said “wicked cool”
Dunkin’ Donuts on every corner
Yummy yummy seafood
No roads run east to west, just in circles
So many trees I have no idea where I am or where I’m going…
Watch out for horses on the road and polo players
Snapping turtles and turkeys are dangerous, especially for toddlers.
“Those turtles can snap your finger right off”
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| Rockport, MA on my birthday |
