I have been "skiing" one time in my life. I say "skiing" because actually I spent more time on the ground or in the lodge. And that was 25 years ago--yeah, I said 25 years. So when my husband, Bobby, and I took a trip to Massachusetts to visit family for the holidays and our nieces and nephew and cousin said they were going skiing at Ski Bradford I thought it would be fun to give it a second try. This time though, I decided to not get frustrated if I fell down. I told myself I would take the … [Read more...]
Lombardi’s: America’s First Pizzeria is a Great Place to get a Pie
When a co-worker who once worked in New York City recommended I go to Lombardi's for pizza while in Manhattan, I had no clue it was the first pizzeria in America. I knew Emily would not steer me in the wrong direction when it comes to pizza, but I was pleasantly surprised to learn about the spot it has in the history of pizza in America. As I have written before, I grew up outside Boston, where they make what is called a New York-style pizza. Well, the New York pizza is based on the … [Read more...]
New Podcast, Super Bowl Edition with Bobby & Steve
Here is the Zest for Life Podcast by my husband, Bobby Warren, and his colleague, Steven F. Huszai. The two are reporters for The Daily Record, which is now a GateHouse Media publication. The two recorded the podcast for publication on The Daily Record's website, which you can find it here. Listen to Bobby and Steve talk about the New England Patriots' victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI, DeflateGate, the Cleveland Browns and more ... … [Read more...]
‘Patriots Day’ Relives the Boston Marathon Bombings
From the moment I saw the trailer for "Patriots Day," a film depicting the April 2013 Boston Marathon bombings and subsequent manhunt for the two bombers, I wanted to see it. While I was in Wooster at the time of the explosions, two people, both in Boston that day, offered me glimpses in the tragedy and the capture of the perpetrators. The first was Kathryn Gabriele, a Wooster native who was running in the marathon, and the second was Seth Mnookin, someone I connected with at a conference for … [Read more...]
The Best Bagels I Ever Had Came From Chelsea, Mass.
Growing up in the shadows of the Boston skyline, I developed a fondness for bagels. While I am sure my mother got us bagels, what I really remember is having the best bagels at my friend Jay's house. When I was 13 years old, my family moved out of Revere, Mass. I said good-bye to friends, and my life was set on a new path. Over the miles and over the decades, I never forgot those bagels. My friend's mom, Linda, recently connected with me on Facebook, and we "talked" about those bagels. I … [Read more...]