There is always something new and interesting to see when you walk. Northampton, in all of it’s quirkiness, doesn’t disappoint. Enjoy some of the interesting things I saw on my walks. Every house I saw had fun little details. Here is the cornice of a beautifully restored Victorian. I just love these “Free Little Library” […]
July 23, 2025
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If you’ve been reading my posts about the wonderful and quirky town of Northampton, you know there are lots of old buildings, which I love. True to its “country” roots, there are many barns scattered amongst the neighborhoods. I loved seeing this pretty blue barn. I noticed a lot of barns and houses have the […]
July 16, 2025
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I just love walking around new places. You see so much more than if you were driving. Of course, you have to have sidewalks in order to do this. Northampton has lots of sidewalks. Enjoy what more of what I saw during my walks in downtown Northampton. Tuesdays are Farmers Market Days. Last year I […]
July 9, 2025
There are so many interesting things in Northampton. One of my favorites is the Forbes Library. It is a public library established in 1894, thanks to a bequest from Judge Charles Edward Forbes. He left a significant sum to the town specifically for the creation and maintenance of a public library. The library, designed by William Brocklesby, is […]
July 2, 2025
I am interrupting my blog posts about my favorite city, Northampton MA, to celebrate summer. July 4th is almost upon is and it is the quintessential summer holiday. Flowers and sunshine are abundant. Here are some of our pretty backyard flowers. Note the interesting orbs on either side; we bought these at our favorite pottery […]
July 30, 2025
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