My Newest Posts
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Take a Hike: The Best Hiking & Nature Spots in MA
*note- these parks are all located in the eastern/southeastern part of the state* As spring continues into summer, warmer weather calls for the outdoors. In my opinion, one of the best ways to spend time outside is through hiking. I grew up going to state parks, as it was a cheap & fun thing to…
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You Belong With Me: How The Playlist is a true Taylor Swift “Love Story”
“I’m perfectly fine, I live on my own. I made up my mind, I’m better off bein’ alone.”– “King of My Heart”, Taylor Swift. The Playlist by Morgan Elizabeth is a romance novel based around the best friend’s brother trope and Taylor Swift’s discography. Zoe, our protagonist, is a big-city, corporate-working gal who comes home…
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Where Can I Have A Rom-Com Meet-Cute? Cute Coffee Shops in MA
“C-O-F-F-E-E is not for me”, a line from an old folk song, is actually incorrect. Ever since I was around 17, I have not gone more than a few days without a “cup of joe”, “java”, or “jitter juice”. Coffee can be made in different variations: iced, hot, macchiato, Frappuccino- the list goes on. Some…
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Best Little Bookshops in Massachusetts
As someone who is basically an English major, I love a good bookstore. Or is it bookshop? Either way, the essence that a small, independent bookstore brings is fantastic. The sweet, sweet smell of the paperbacks for sale, the cool, suave hipster clerks and the wooden tables that accompany their cafes- there’s nothing quite like…
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What I Learned from Two Professionals: A Career Story
My name is Meg Ahearn, and I don’t know what I want to do with my life. Let me start from the beginning. I have moved quite a bit, been bullied, called many a name, and my dad almost died- twice. My dad lost his job two years ago, and my family’s financial situation hasn’t…