Tag Archives: Cape Cod

A Gay Old Time

Posted on August 25, 2012 by

One of our favorite pubs in England is called “The Yew Tree.” But this was the first time I’d ever seen a “U tree.”  It stands in all its quirky glory at the Bay Club golf course in Mattapoisett, MA. … Continue reading →

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Inch Moment 2010

Posted on December 31, 2010 by

“Uncle Gerry, come in the water with me.” “Later.” “How much later?” “I dunno.  If I give you a dollar, will you be quiet for 5 minutes?”  Twelve year old Zachary doesn’t like to be quiet.  My nephew is a talker.  Brookses … Continue reading →

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Back to the Beach

Posted on August 9, 2010 by

I hate to admit it, but I’ve become a bit of a beach snob over years of travel. Once you get used to the smooth white sand and crystal clear waters of the Caribbean, you’re spoiled forever. It had been … Continue reading →

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That Old Cape Magic

Posted on February 14, 2010 by

Not too long ago, I read Richard Russo’s novel “That Old Cape Magic.”  It’s about a 57-year-old guy who, in the course of his turmoil-filled life, is drawn back to Cape Cod for a variety of reasons. I’m a 57-year-old … Continue reading →

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Washashore

Posted on August 17, 2009 by

Or “Wash Ashore.”  I’m not sure if it’s one word or two, but it’s a new (to me) expression I learned here on Cape Cod. My brother and I played at Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds Golf Course today…a superior municipal course … Continue reading →

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Don’t You Just Love A Bargain?

Posted on June 8, 2009 by

I do.  So I was really bummed when I checked my email Monday night to find this from my baby bro. Filene’s Basement in Hyannis is closing.  Damn, damn, damn!  Whenever we visit the family on the Cape, the Dearly Beloved … Continue reading →

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I Am Cape Cod

Posted on May 10, 2009 by

I am a flexed arm of land you love, and you need me more than I need you.  It’s 70 degrees and mostly sunny in Hartford?  By the time you get to my bridges, I’ll greet you with 57 and fog.  Don’t … Continue reading →

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ON THE CAPE

Posted on October 13, 2008 by

Well, not any more, but… Golfers’ alert: Should you be planning a little autumn action on the Cape, I just wanted to let you know that I played Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds on Sunday, and the course was in primo condition.  The place … Continue reading →

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CONEHEADS

Posted on January 15, 2008 by

Everybody has a favorite ice cream place, or at least memories of one. Growing up in Framingham, it was Wallace’s, a place reminiscent of Shady Glen in Manchester or Mortensen’s in Newington. My longtime fave is Four Seas, on the … Continue reading →

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INSTANT GRATIFICATION

Posted on August 8, 2007 by

Spent a lovely weekend on Cape Cod with most of my family. My brother and I played golf (naturally, we were paired with 2 guys from Connecticut), we dined on the water, we enjoyed each other’s company. All in all, … Continue reading →

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