

May 17, 2009


Who needs to venture far afield when so much awaits so close to home? Theres a cant-miss Providence watering hole favored by the filmmaking Farrelly brothers, an always-booked Vermont resort that happens to have some openings this year, a Berkshires bike ride so scenic that youll forget its exercise, and the very best beach on Marthas Vineyard (shhh dont tell anybody).



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Coupling
I Heart Adam Lambert
Forget his availability. Forget his sexuality (whatever it may be). This American Idol contestant transforms me into an infatuated 'tween.

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Designing
Could You Live in 144 Square Feet?
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First Person
The Pie Guy
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