The Baby Boomer Renaissance: The Boomer Chronicles

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

The Boomer Chronicles

Posted: 08 Jun 2010 08:40 AM PDT

Last summer my housemate and I created a drink: vodka with raspberry seltzer and lime. We thought it was original (although it probably wasn’t) and called it the JP Express (after our neighborhood, Jamaica Plain). This summer, we are making ice cream. We haven’t named it yet, but I’m sure that will happen soon. Next week, we are debuting our creations by inviting friends over for ice cream and a movie.

I will be biking the East Bay Providence Bike Trail. It’s about 28 miles round trip and takes you through wetlands and nice natural areas. It is one of my goals this summer to do a lot of long bike rides. So far, so good.

Yesterday, I heard cannon shots outside my office. I’m not kidding. I work across the street from Boston Common and another obscure Massachusetts holiday (we’ve got a lot of them) called June Day was being celebrated. Guys in colonial outfits complete with muskets and other military accessories marched down the street along with companies in slightly more up-to-date outfits. They all entered the park and then shot off a cannon for what seemed like hours. They’ve been doing this 1638.

Been thinking about going on a storm-chasing expedition sometime. Don’t know if it will happen this summer. They are pricey.