A Country Roads Tour
By Beth Sobiloff Normally, I don’t really like to shop. So having a blast visiting 19 shops and restaurants was a bit unexpected! When I do shop, I really like to support local businesses as much as possible. So the … Continue reading →
Why is Easton Known as Shovel Town?
It’s interesting that only a few people or a family can determine the entire direction of history for a town. That is certainly the case in Easton. It started when Oliver Ames opened a blacksmith shop. He made tools, including … Continue reading →
The Athol-Orange River Rat Race
When we visited Orange, MA last fall, Jerry Whaland, owner of Billy Goat Boats, encouraged us to join the River Rat Race, which happens the second Saturday in April every year. Then Jason Rushford, an Athol fireman and the race … Continue reading →
Traveling Within your Own State is Still Traveling
Why do so many people love traveling? I’m sure that everyone has their own reasons. For me, it’s a number of things. I’m a life-long learner, and exploring new places is always a great learning experience. I also love meeting … Continue reading →
Why I Feel it is a Privilege Being One of the Two Grannies on the Road
Visiting and exploring many different towns and villages in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has brought much joy to me. Everyone we have met and interviewed has enjoyed sharing their knowledge and educating us about their home town. Whether it is … Continue reading →
Reflections on my 73rd Birthday
By Beth Sobiloff Even though I am the younger granny, and this isn’t exactly a milestone birthday, I still feel the need to pause and take stock of my life at an “advanced” age! Having a January birthday means that … Continue reading →
Veteran’s Day Thoughts
I was in college during the middle of the Vietnam war. I remember getting on one of many buses filled with college students headed to Washington, D.C. to protest. I also remember the day that riots broke out at Kent … Continue reading →
Spencer, MA
Just 20 minutes west of the City of Worcester is Spencer, Massachusetts. Incorporated in 1753, the town’s population was about 12,000 as of the 2010 census, and covers 34 square miles. Our first stop was the Black Baer Bakery. Owner … Continue reading →
I Refuse to Live in Fear!
I’ve been to the store and there were no eggs. I’ve had friends text me and beg me to stay home. So many people are in a panic over the covid-19 virus. I know that it’s serious. But it does … Continue reading →
Two Grannies visit Princeton
By Danielle Ray Correspondent Posted Feb 14, 2020 at 10:16 AMUpdated Feb 14, 2020 at 10:16 AM PRINCETON — Debbie Thelen and Beth Sobiloff, otherwise known as Two Grannies on the Road, paid a visit to Princeton on Jan. 30 to film an episode for their community television show. … Continue reading →