We've been playing bocce lately, in the backyard. There's a bit of a slope, some uneven areas, planting beds (sunflowers and tomatos), a pan of water, garden hose, weeds, and small bits of rodents the cats and dog collected. The rules are a bit of a… more »

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One of the best values near Hudson, NH, for fun with kids is RollerKingdom, in Tyngsboro MA. Why? On Friday afternoon, from 4-6:30pm, it's $5 for kids, and adults get in free. That's two and half hours of roller blading (or skating), plus a piece… more »

In New Hampshire (USA), it's been really hot. Really hot. We've been trying to keep the birdbath wet for the birds, and today, I flushed it out with the hose and filled it with fresh water. Since it was a bit skunky. The chickadees were waiti… more »