Return to Jamaica

My return to Jamaica was long overdue. In the years since I’d been there babies have grown into teenagers and teenagers into adults, locks have grown long,  Willy’s house collapsed, Sista P created a fabulous vegetarian restaurant in Hope Bay and hosts a weekly radio program from Port Antonio. Many things have changed during my 13 year absence but one thing that’s remained the same is my deep affection for Jamaica and it’s people.

Willy, my walking buddy since 1995

Swinging Bridge, Chelsea resurfaced

MarlonJack’s house had just been built when I was there last
Willy on the steps of his home. He lost his house in Hurricane Sandy.

Soo Soom Ba vegetarian restaurant Hope Bay, PortlandSista P’s radio program on Stylz fm Thursday 9am-1pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

San Francisco Wedding – Blake & Julian

Blake and Julian’s ceremony took place on a Friday afternoon in late June. The setting was the magnificent San Francisco City Hall. The building is so large that there may be 3 to 5 other ceremonies happening at the same time. Yet some how, in this little nook under the rotunda the ceremony I was privy to felt like the only one.

Congratulations Blake & Julian!

After tying the knot under the rotunda with an intimate gathering of loved ones, it was time for photos with the newlyweds. Every corner we turned provided another stunning backdrop with more amazing light.

From City Hall the gathering moved over to Jardiniere at the corner of Grove & Franklin.   Guests enjoyed local wines, a fabulous dinner and wedding cake number one!

The celebration continued on Sunday at Vine Hill House in Sebastopol. Another party  means another outfit, another amazing meal, more delicious local wine and another cake!

And one fantastic pair of Jimmy Choo shoes!

Betsy & Robby – Boston Harbor Romance

May 18, 2014 

On Point Live with Tom Ashbrook, Dr. Atul Gawande and Morris and the East Coast

June 12, 2014

Host Tom Ashbrook and celebrated surgeon, writer, thinker Dr. Atul Gwande discuss the future of American Healthcare at the Paramount Theatre downtown Boston. Post-show discussion with Jack Beatty and book signing with Dr. Gawande.

Tom Ashbrook with Chef Robert Harris of Season to Taste CateringMusical guest Morris and the East CoastTom Ashbrook with On Point News Analyst Jack Beatty Dr. Atul Gawande and Host Tom Ashbrook

Love is in the Air

Birthday Boy

It’s not often that one’s 13th birthday falls exactly on one’s Bar Mitzvah date but that’s the way it happened for this lucky guy. Happy birthday and mazel tov Jeffrey!

A Wedding Full of Heart

It was Friday morning at the deCordova, the weather was perfect. The bride and groom exchanged vows in front of the Jim Dine heart sculpture. Premier photo op! The celebration continued at Aka Bistro in Lincoln where a delicious lunch was had by all. Felicidades Claudia & Roy!

The cool shades of winter

Here on the cusp of winter, the quality of light conveys the coolness of the season.

It’s easy loving Amsterdam

One morning, a few months ago, John and I had a quick conversation about how to  celebrate his 50^th birthday and he briefly mentioned going to Amsterdam. I jumped all over the idea and had our airfares purchased a few days later.

Amsterdam is a place we’ve enjoyed together many times, this was John’s seventh visit and my ninth. The last time we were there was to celebrate his 40^th birthday. It was fun to see what has changed and what has stayed the same. Here are a few of the things we love about Amsterdam.

The grachts

the architecturethe view out our windowthe devotion to bicyclingthe signage the shoppingthe pannenkoekenthe hotspotsand of course, VincentHappy birthday to my favorite traveling companion.

A Spooky Good Time!

Nolan’s mid-October Bar Mitzvah at the Pine Brook Country Club had a macabre yet elegant theme. Black crows sat outside their cages, mysterious monkeys wearing fezzes held up lampshades and skeleton candles glowed. Nolan himself was a vision in white while all the other guests were in formal black attire. The night was a spookily huge success!