Re: [LincolnTalk] Leaving the Leaves

2024-10-18 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Leaves are great for the garden, but lawns hate them. I left them one year and they destroyed the grass. But we’re all in process of converting lawns to more sustainable ground cover anyway, right? > On Oct 18, 2024, at 8:54 AM, Robin Wilkerson > wrote: > > Things We Think About in the Fall a

Re: [LincolnTalk] Hand surgery

2024-10-18 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Dr Harper is a great hand surgeon at Beth Isreal, Needham. I broke my hand in three places a year and a half ago, and he was so good. https://findadoctor.bidneedham.org/details/2354/ > On Oct 18, 2024, at 9:54 AM, Gus Browne wrote: > > Definitely Michael Brunelli. Over the decades, he's re-bu

[LincolnTalk] Looking for an eye doctor

2024-08-25 Thread Jennifer Goodman
I need someone good with glasses and contact lenses. I’ve used Lex Eye in the past and disliked their assembly line style and lack of attention to the detail of the prescription. Got anyone else you like who’s more personal? Thanks! Jen -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lin

Re: [LincolnTalk] ISO pediatrician recommendations

2024-07-13 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Dr Rose King in Wellesley is a next level pediatrician. She’s so good that my daughter, who’s now 25 , still goes to her. > On Jul 13, 2024, at 12:35 PM, Lido Bigelow wrote: > > My son and daughter in law are moving to the area with their 8 month old > son. The pediatrician we used has retir

Re: [LincolnTalk] Bluebird Foster mom update

2024-06-17 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Hi Staci, So glad for the news! Thank you for being such a great steward of our wildlife. Your care is so touching. Jen > On Jun 17, 2024, at 11:04 AM, Staci Montori wrote: > > Hi LT, > Thank you for all of the help with my bluebird situation! The outpouring of > support was awesome. I am

Re: [LincolnTalk] volunteering on Christmas Day

2023-12-04 Thread Jennifer Goodman
It’s not Christmas, but I work at First Parish in Cambridge, and we offer dinner every Tuesday, if she wants to volunteer there. It’s much needed for folks in Harvard Square to get a good meal. You can reach out to me if you want more info. Jennifer > On Dec 4, 2023, at 7:32 PM, Diana Smith wr

Re: [LincolnTalk] FREE basket of houseplants

2023-11-27 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Hi Katherine, Thanks for posting. I would love to take them. Could I come by tomorrow? Thanks! Warmly, Jennifer > On Nov 27, 2023, at 5:30 PM, K Mierz via Lincoln > wrote: > > i have a basket of healthy (no flies or aphids) > house plants that were given to me as a gift. > they came from wils

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: Opportunity to help immigrants from Ukraine

2023-11-13 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Hi LT, See below for a list of things these immigrants need. If you have something to donate, you could bring it to me in Lincoln, rather than the original drop-off in Natick. Thank you so much! Warmly, Jennifer > Dear Friends, > > A team from CSSC is partnering with Jewish Family Services

[LincolnTalk] Elementary Chairs Needed

2023-11-06 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Hi, I run the family program at the Unitarian church in Cambridge, and I’m looking for second hand elementary sized chairs. Does anyone have any extras? Before we buy more plastic… Thank you!!! Jennifer -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Doherty’s?

2023-11-05 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Will Country Pizza remain? > On Nov 5, 2023, at 1:03 PM, Jeffrey wrote: > > I haven't spoken to Dennis or his wife in the past 2 months but as you know, > they have already leased their garage, and perhaps "sold" the auto service > client business. While private people, they have always been w

Re: [LincolnTalk] the Rural land foundation and the Housing Choice Act

2023-11-01 Thread Jennifer Goodman
I agree with the most recent post on Civico. I live at Oriole Landing and have since they first developed. It was pretty disgusting how they flipped the place immediately, and I would like to know what the profit was on that $32M sale. They really cut corners in developing the units; maintenance

Re: [LincolnTalk] story on the housing crisis, affordable housing & zoning

2023-10-18 Thread Jennifer Goodman
A clarification. Affordable housing excludes low income renters. “Affordable” housing denotes middle income, 80% of average, which is well above “low income.” For affordable housing, there is a window with a lower limit to qualify, as well as an upper limit. The range for one person is approxima

Re: [LincolnTalk] Vet recommendations

2023-09-07 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Sudbury Animal Hospital has been good for us, especially if you live in South Lincoln. > On Sep 7, 2023, at 5:13 PM, Rachel Marie Schachter > wrote: > > Three cheers from our house (two meows and a bark, to be specific) for > Concord Animal Hospital. > > Rachel (and John) (and Willow, Susan

Re: [LincolnTalk] To the cyclist who was almost hit on Lincoln Road by a School Van

2023-08-31 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Aug 31, 2023 at 6:51 PM Jennifer Goodman <mailto:jgood...@antioch.edu>> wrote: >> It was a tufts medical professor who died in Newton. My friend saw the >> accident. A UPS truck hit him. >> >> It’s awful, and no one feels okay about it. I don’t think the driver

Re: [LincolnTalk] To the cyclist who was almost hit on Lincoln Road by a School Van

2023-08-31 Thread Jennifer Goodman
It was a tufts medical professor who died in Newton. My friend saw the accident. A UPS truck hit him. It’s awful, and no one feels okay about it. I don’t think the drivers are horrible drivers; it’s just very hard to manage narrow roads with no shoulder and severe curves, with cyclists. No one

Re: [LincolnTalk] Recommendation for Instrument Rental

2023-08-30 Thread Jennifer Goodman
We loved Johnson Strings. They even do rent-to-own, and they credit you the rental fees. Beautiful instruments. > On Aug 30, 2023, at 12:28 PM, Anne Warner wrote: > > Johnson Strings in Newton, hands down! > > - Sent from iPhone. Typed by thumb. Excuse misspellings! > >> On Aug 30, 2023, at

Re: [LincolnTalk] Snail Mail in Lincoln

2023-07-26 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Now that we’re on the topic of Lincoln mail, I've had several letters, some with checks, not delivered at all. About 5 in all since the beginning of the year that I can be certain were sent to me and I never received. I’m sure there were more I didn’t receive but wouldn’t have been waiting for.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Bike instructor

2023-07-24 Thread Jennifer Goodman
I just heard about this place in a parent group, Bicycle Riding School, in Somerville. Apparently they’re so good that it only takes one or two lessons to teach a five year old. Non-profit, lots of experience, sounds really cool. And they teach adults also. https://www.bicycleridingschool.org

[LincolnTalk] UUCambridge is looking for teachers

2023-07-10 Thread Jennifer Goodman
to anyone you think might be interested. Here’s the link with descriptions. https://www.firstparishcambridge.org/job-openings/ Thank you!!! Jennifer Goodman -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net

Re: [LincolnTalk] FREE: Teen/women’s clothing

2023-06-28 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Hi! My daughter is interested in the clothes. Is there a bin outside now? We can come by later tonight. Thank you! Jennifer > On Jun 28, 2023, at 6:25 PM, Sarah Liepert wrote: > > FREE: Teen/women’s clothing. Mostly size M, some size S and size L. > Contactless pickup. > > Includes six piece

[LincolnTalk] Seeking child's table

2023-02-15 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Hello, I teach children at the Medfield Unitarian Church, and we’re in need of a child sized table to add to our assortment on Sunday morning. If anyone has one they’re trying to get rid of, please let me know! (I gave one away myself 3 years ago… That’s how these things go, I guess.) Thank yo

Re: [LincolnTalk] Help with Rosemary plant

2022-12-14 Thread Jennifer Goodman
My rosemary stays green when I bring it in for the winter. But it doesn’t like temperature shocks. It’s a Mediterranean plant, which has a temperate climate. So if I wait too late in the fall to bring it in, it doesn’t do well. It also doesn’t like over/under watering. I let it dry out so it doe

[LincolnTalk] ISO of Crochet Blocking Board

2022-12-02 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Hi! My daughter is working on a crochet project, and she is in need of a blocking board. Does anyone have one they are looking to pass on, or one she could borrow and return? Thanks! Jennifer (and Isabelle) -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search

Re: [LincolnTalk] ISO help with sewing machine and basic use lessons

2022-09-22 Thread Jennifer Goodman
This is exactly what I’m looking for too! Maybe we could form a small group? > On Sep 22, 2022, at 8:18 PM, lisa freedman wrote: > > Hi - > I am looking for someone to help me do two things (hopefully one person or > place). > Untangle a relatively new sewing machine (less than 5 years old) > G

Re: [LincolnTalk] Why hasn’t a call from the town or the water department been made town wide to talk about the drought restrictions?

2022-07-31 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Yes! I live at Oriole Landing, and they don’t know about it. I was thinking the same thing. How would you know if you’re not on Lincoln Talk? All of the people taking 5 minute showers while others are watering their lawns still. Thanks for bringing it up. > On Jul 31, 2022, at 8:28 PM, sally ki

[LincolnTalk] Cat Sitter Needed

2022-07-06 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Hi Everyone, Thanks for any leads; I need someone to come once per day to take care of 2 cats next week. Warmly, Jennifer -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at https://

Re: [LincolnTalk] Corrected - Trail Use Proposal - not too late to postpone and impact on walkers and nature

2022-06-01 Thread Jennifer Goodman
No one’s arguing whether bikes should exist in our town. But Amsterdam is a city. Mt Misery is the woods. Let’s keep bikes on sidewalks and roads, as they are in Boston. It does feel dangerous to me to have them on the trails. When I’m walking with bikes around, I hear the ‘on your left’ about a

Re: [LincolnTalk] Screen Door Repair

2022-05-23 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Yes. Vanderhoof’s Hardware in Concord Center is awesome. I’ve taken so many screens to them. > On May 23, 2022, at 6:48 PM, Harrison Shulman > wrote: > > Does anyone have a person/service they recommend for screen door repair? > > -- > Regards, > HRS > > 617.388.1293 > -- > The LincolnT

Re: [LincolnTalk] Seeking Violin Teacher for Adult Beginner

2022-05-09 Thread Jennifer Goodman
My daughter loves her teacher, Andrea Lieberherr Douglass, 617-818-5906. She’s been going to her since she was 8; she’s 23 now. Andrea is very skilled, and she's a lovely person. She teaches through encouragement and enthusiasm. Some of the other options were a bit scary… Andrea is in Cambridge

Re: [LincolnTalk] Gluten free/vegan desserts?

2022-02-13 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Hi Shira, Can resist adding my favorite - Kim Gregory Pure Pastry. It’s organic, vegan, with lots of gluten free and some sugar free things. So delicious! She’s at the Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market on Saturdays and takes pre-orders. Thanks for the list! Jennifer > On Feb 13, 2022, at 8:46 P

Re: [LincolnTalk] Free drawer unit

2022-01-17 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Hi Mia, I would love to take this if you still have it, thanks! Jennifer > On Jan 17, 2022, at 10:44 AM, Mia wrote: > > Free black 5-drawer unit on wheels > H. 26.5" > W. 19.5" > D. 16" > > Pick up in Lincoln, email if interested. > > Thanks! > Mia > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To

Re: [LincolnTalk] movers

2022-01-13 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Piece by Piece also really disappointed me. In the estimate they said they were going to wrap my furniture, but they didn’t, and they scratched it up. Then they said I hadn’t gotten insurance to cover any damage by the movers. They sent a much too small truck and then took tons of time trying to

Re: [LincolnTalk] Where to find Binax

2022-01-06 Thread Jennifer Goodman
The $30 one is sold out, but there’s a $260 one you can get. 🙁 > On Jan 6, 2022, at 9:18 PM, Tricia Thornton-Wells > wrote: > > MDmaxx.com is where we got some, and I just checked to be sure they still > have some. > -Tricia > >> On Jan 6, 2022, at 6:59

Re: [LincolnTalk] Where to find Binax

2022-01-06 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Thanks for trying, but neither of these has any tests available, except an $85 one for one test from Amazon. The site from Louis looks like it does, but when you click through, Walgreens is out of them. The site from David is also out. > On Jan 6, 2022, at 5:04 PM, Louis Zipes wrote: > > This

[LincolnTalk] Free Ikea desk/table

2022-01-04 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Free Ikea table, used as a desk for one year, now ready to pass on. Measures 29x59x29 high. White. The legs are off for easy transport. -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archive

Re: [LincolnTalk] transfer station stickers

2022-01-04 Thread Jennifer Goodman
So if all of them are expiring at the same time, in August, when do they want us to reapply? It doesn’t say on the website. Seems like they set themselves up to mail out a couple thousand in August. > On Jan 4, 2022, at 1:10 PM, Leslie Turek wrote: > > Here's some information from when they fi

[LincolnTalk] Seamstress needed!

2021-10-25 Thread Jennifer Goodman
I’m looking for recommendations for a seamstress. Currently, I have several curtains I need hemmed, and down the road I also have clothes I need altered. The dry cleaners charge a fortune for hemming. Any ideas? Thanks! Jennifer -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@linc

Re: [LincolnTalk] Black mold

2021-10-21 Thread Jennifer Goodman
I had the same problem, discovered in September. Yuck. It was on everything. Tea tree oil diluted in water in a spray bottle kills mold and fungus, and so does white vinegar. (Unless you like the smell of bleach.) I scrubbed and sprayed all of my coats, clothes, and shoes before washing, and I s

Re: [LincolnTalk] Remedy for Browning Pine Needles?

2021-10-14 Thread Jennifer Goodman
It may be due to the extreme rain we’ve had this season. Mold and all kinds of things are growing, and the trees don’t have the chance to dry out and clear the parasites. They may do better when the other leaves in the woods fall and the sun can really get to them finally. > On Oct 14, 2021, at

[LincolnTalk] Looking for Assistant Teacher for Children's Program

2021-08-18 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Hello Everyone!I lead children’s programming for Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick (https://commonstreet.org/children-youth/), and we’re now looking for an assistant to work with me 1-2 Sunday mornings per month. Please pass this on to anyone you think might be interested. Thank you!Warmly,J

Re: [LincolnTalk] concern for the diversity of our town, but economic and racially

2021-07-27 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Developers are usually required to set aside a certain number of units as “affordable” in order to be approved by the towns. At Oriole Landing, an “affordable” 2-bedroom unit is about $2000/month (market rate is much higher). Very different from low-income. An individual earning $30,000 per year