As Spring approaches here in Boston, it’s important to remember a few simple facts: At 60ø F: Texans wear coats, gloves, and woolly hats. New Englanders sunbathe. At 50ø F:New Yorkers try to turn on the heat. New Englanders plant gardens. At 40ø F:Italian cars won’t start. New Englanders drive with the windows down. At… Continue reading Reflections on a New England Winter
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Surviving the New England Winter: You Scream, I Scream, Ice Cream!
When I moved to Cambridge from Honduras a few years ago, I was mentally prepared for endless winters and the worst possible scenario, whether that meant making it where I needed to go during an intense blizzard or putting on more than fives layers of clothing every time I walked out the door. Having lived… Continue reading Surviving the New England Winter: You Scream, I Scream, Ice Cream!
Reflections on a New England Winter
As Spring approaches here in Boston, it’s important to remember a few simple facts: At 60? F: Texans wear coats, gloves, and woolly hats. New Englanders sunbathe. At 50? F:New Yorkers try to turn on the heat. New Englanders plant gardens. At 40? F:Italian cars won’t start. New Englanders drive with the windows down. At… Continue reading Reflections on a New England Winter
