Comments on: Back from Boston

By: Karyn

Karyn — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 02:36:45 +0000

I used to live in Boston and work on Boylston! I walked thru the Public Gardens almost every day…..so reading your post brought back the memories! Thanks Maria for sharing.

PS – There’s a great and very old (I think the oldest in Boston) cemetery called The Granary where a bunch of famous folks were laid to rest (Paul Revere, Sam Adams, etc), I think it’s on or near Tremont St. along the Freedom Trail.

By: Denise

Denise — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:04:21 +0000

Oh yes, I can see them having quite the conversation. Have fun in CA!

By: Martha

Martha — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:28:13 +0000

I like your idea of touring new places…I too seek out the parks, the cemetaries, the places of solitude…the smaller bookstores…loved your post.

Martha Crist

By: Marcia

Marcia — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:36:10 +0000

So happy you enjoyed Boston, and particularly, that you found those lovely bronzes of MA women in history. The Public gardens are so beautiful. I went there often with my grandmother as I grew up, and have continued to take my children there, as well.
Sounds like great progress is happening on the new farm.

By: Sandy Proudfoot

Sandy Proudfoot — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:24:39 +0000

Maria, the graceful flow of the women’s statues is beautiful and yes, Boyleston Ave or St., I can’t remember which, is correct. I visited Boston for a seminar several years ago and stayed in the old downtown area. It is a beautiful city and an old city in terms of NA. I find myself needing open spaces visually in a city as well where I can find a sense of calm; a sense of open space. I lived for many years in a city and am thankful for the time spent there but I would never return having now lived in the country for twenty-four years. While I have had many wonderful friends in the city, there is something about living in a smaller place that is different. I’m not sure that I can put my finger on it but I find people different in the country; less stressed perhaps, have more time for others, almost in a sense, more real, more down to earth, less pretentious and yet I known it’s not just the country that makes people different…for many in the city would have these same qualities but for me..the country is a balm to my soul. Thank you for sharing those beautiful sculptures here.
SandyP in Canada

By: Virginia Sasaki

Virginia Sasaki — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 02:18:23 +0000

Beautiful……I love what you wrote.

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:04:04 +0000

Welcome Home, soon the book tour will be over and the big move will be accomplished. Saw John’s photos this morning of the city and I must say that I appreciate the country photos more. I am the Country Mouse who feels very insecure in the city. I’m sure it’s a very interesting place to live, but it’s just not for me. The Country Mouse.

By: Cindy Chambers

Cindy Chambers — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:18:43 +0000

Thanks for the inspiration Maria. I’ve been to these statues before and never quite thought of it this way.