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Golden Tempo Wins Belmont!

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Welcome to Saratoga, NY — known for health, history, and horses. And today’s Belmont Stakes did not disappoint!

Golden Tempo. He did it again — from last place to first in the Belmont Stakes.

For three‑quarters of the race he just loped along at the back, unbothered, unhurried, almost lallygagging. Then he hit the far turn, straightened into the homestretch, and unleashed it. That breathtaking surge — that rocket‑launch from last to first — is why this horse has a grip on my heart.

Golden Tempo surges across the Belmont finish line ahead of his rivals on a dirt track.

 

He didn’t just pass rivals. He blew by them.

Congrats to Golden Tempo and his team.

From underdog to GOAT. You just gotta love this horse.

A Local Gem! Happy National Donut Day!

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🍩 Happy National Donut Day!

Do you know what today is? Not Hump Day — National Donut Day.
And you know what that means: free donuts. Yes, Dunkin’ is handing them out today. Is this a great country or what.

There is one tiny catch: you need to buy a beverage. But honestly… who eats a donut without something to drink?

 

 

⭐ A Donut Lover’s Confession

I’m a true donut fan. If I weren’t on a permanent diet, I’d happily eat one every day — though I doubt it would keep the doctor away. Still, I consider myself a donut connoisseur. I know a good donut when I see one.

And this week? I didn’t just see one.
I came, I saw, I tasted, and I ascended straight to donut nirvana. These donuts were better than my mom’s (sorry, Mom), and hers were legendary.

Where did I find this bliss?
The Colonial Do‑Nut Shop kiosk inside Morton Hospital.

A police officer stands at the counter of the Colonial Do‑Nut Shop kiosk inside Morton Hospital, with staff preparing donuts behind the counter.

Colonial Do‑Nut Shop – Morton Hospital Kiosk

 

 

⭐ Colonial Do‑Nut: A Taunton Classic

Colonial Do‑Nut Shop has been serving Taunton for more than 70 years. The pandemic forced them to close, but they came back strong, reopening under new ownership in 2024.

The flagship shop at 91 Broadway is still right where it’s always been — turning out fresh donuts, crullers, and breakfast sandwiches. Just get there early: they close at noon.

So how did I get mine at Morton Hospital?
When the new owners were preparing to reopen Broadway, the opportunity came up to open a satellite location in the hospital lobby. The donuts are baked fresh on Broadway every morning and delivered to the kiosk.

⭐ The Old Fashioned That Stole My Heart

I’m an “Old Fashioned” girl — plain, crispy outside, tender inside, with a whisper of cinnamon and a hint of nutmeg. And these? Hands down the best.

I meant to take a picture, but… well… I started eating it. You understand.

 

 

Happy National Donut Day!
It may not be free at Colonial Do‑Nut, but if you can get there, it will be so worth it.

Sachertorte Cake? Austrian for Yum!

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Its another Monday Special from Andy Anand Chocolatier!

What is a  Sachertorte Cake? It’s basically a chocolate sponge cake but I prefer to think of it as YUM!

Sweet an ddecandent chocolate Sachertorte cake. Sugar free for guilt free enjoyment

It’s Sugar Free! A Classic Austrian Chocolate Apricot Cake. Enjoy GUILT FREE!

Check out more of Andy Anand’s wonderful creations here. Its like walking into a virtual backery. We just need smell‑o‑blog to be invented.

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy through them — it helps keep the blog running.

Today Is Memorial Day

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Today is Memorial Day.

A day of remembrance, a day to pause, and a day to say thank you — not for service, but for sacrifice.

So while you enjoy your day off and that first cookout of the summer, please remember that today, Memorial Day,  is the day we honor all those who didn’t come home. This is the cost of freedom. This is why we stop, reflect, and acknowledge the men and women who gave their lives wearing the uniform of the United States.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row

To the fallen, and to the families who carry their memory, I say: Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice. You are the reason we are free today.

A stay at the historic Wings Neck Lighthouse is an unforgettable experience ideal for romance and relaxation.

Stay the Night in a New England Lighthouse

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Rose Island Lighthosue offers lighthouse eenthusiasts an opportunity to enjoy a stay in a real lighthouse

🌟 Yes, You Can Sleep in a Lighthouse

If you’re a lighthouse buff with a secret dream of spending the night in a keeper’s house — or just want to play Lighthouse Keeper for a weekend — good news. It’s not as impossible as it sounds.

Across New England (and beyond), several historic lighthouses actually rent out their keeper’s quarters for overnight stays. Some are rustic, some are surprisingly cozy, and all of them come with unbeatable views.

Here are just a few options close to home:

🏠 Stay in a Lighthouse: New England Edition

  • Wings Neck Lighthouse — Pocasset, Massachusetts
  • Rose Island Lighthouse — Newport, Rhode Island
  • Borden Flats Lighthouse — Fall River, Massachusetts
  • Little River Lighthouse — Cutler, Maine
  • Saugerties Lighthouse — Saugerties, New York
  • Race Point Lighthouse — Cape Cod, Massachusetts

And that’s just the East Coast. There are dozens more scattered across the country.

For a full list of lighthouse stays — from rugged island towers to beautifully restored keepers’ homes — the United States Lighthouse Society keeps a comprehensive directory of overnight lighthouse rentals.

A perfect getaway for anyone who loves history, ocean views, or the idea of waking up to the sound of waves hitting the rocks.