There is a point every August when summer in Western Massachusetts starts to feel just a little bit different. The days are still hot, nobody is ready to talk about putting away the patio furniture, and technically fall is still more than a month away. But the fairs start popping up. There are tractor pulls […]
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The Three Questions Everyone Asks Before Downsizing Their Home
If you’re thinking about downsizing in Western Massachusetts or Northwestern Connecticut, you’re probably asking these same questions. When people first reach out to me about downsizing, they’re often surprised by the first conversation we have. We don’t spend an hour talking about what their house is worth. We don’t start by looking at listings. We […]
Gen X: Why Are We Still Moving These?
This week, I found myself wandering into the basement looking for something very specific. Not a holiday decoration. Not a tool. Not one of the dozens of boxes labeled “Miscellaneous” that seem to multiply every time I move. I was looking for a VHS tape. The funny part is that I don’t own a VHS […]
A Very Specific Gen X Test
I recently posted a short video with a simple challenge. I sang one line from a song: “Shooting at the walls of heartache…” Then I paused. If you immediately followed it with “bang bang” and involuntary finger guns, congratulations. You’re officially Gen X. Not that you needed my certification. You probably already knew. After all, […]
Five Breweries, One City: Exploring Westfield’s Craft Beer Scene and Beyond
Living on the Massachusetts-Connecticut border, I’ve always appreciated how many local destinations we have within a short drive. Vineyards, farm stands, hiking trails, and small-town downtowns often get most of the attentioman, but one thing surprised me when I stopped to think about it: Little ole Westfield, MA has five breweries. Not five breweries scattered […]
