It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Have you seen the lights all over town and the decorations on the rotary?  It sure is putting me in the holiday spirit!  If only we had a little snow...

Baja Fresh is not Moes

A few weeks ago, one of my friends and I went to Baja Fresh on Main St. in Stoneham.  We are both die-hard Moe's fans and hoping that I would find a Moe's replacement in this area.  We both ordered different items off the menu, and we were both sorely disappointed.  So here is my lists of the differences, both good and bad.  

Baja Fresh:

1. Cilantro (personal dislike)
2. Burritos were slender
3. Chips were odd
4. Service was slow
5. Close to Winchester

Moe's:

1. Great chips
2. Fast service
3. Burritos are stuffed to capacity
4. BOOZE!
5. Creative names on the menu
6. Food prep area is completely visible
7. Friendly greeting upon entering ("Welcome to Moe's!!!")
8. Did i mention the alcohol?
9. Far away from Winchester

As you can see, Moe's wins.  Only problem is, there is not one around Winchester.  Now I present a wonderful idea: a North Shore franchise.   I guarantee it would be a great investment.  Any takers?  

Winchester Public Library

Today I took a trip to the Winchester Public Library.  Though my the reason for my trip was to study, I sincerely wish it had been to browse the many books, DVDs and CDs they have.  The library was very nice inside, not your wide open floor plan with endless stacks.  Instead, the building was segmented with walls, completely separate rooms and loft like spaces.  There were at least two study/group meeting rooms, as well as a traditionally decorated reading room.  Comfortable chairs, and window seats fill out the decor.  AND... they have organic plants outside. :)

After my time there I have made a few resolutions.  First I am going to cancel my Netflix subscription.  The DVD collection was great!  And the library is open until 7pm on weekdays, 9:30am to 5:30pm on Saturdays, and 2pm to 5pm on Sundays.  Plenty of time for me to stop by after work or when running errands.  

Secondly, I am going to stop buying books.  While I love filling my bookshelf, it will eventually get full.  Also, getting books from the library is free and better for the environment.  Also, most library books are hardcover which I prefer to paperback in almost all situations.  

So if you live in Winchester, make use of the library!  If you don't, then check out your public library.  You could be surprised!!