Dispatches from a Porch Swing

Dispatches from a Porch Swing

Dispatches from the Road

Route 9: Introduction

"Stay tuned."

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Jen Deaderick
May 18, 2026
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I took some kids to the beach in Worcester yesterday. I was in a bleak mood when I left the house, and then driving on the Pike made it worse, but hanging out with them cheered me up. It usually does.

I drove back on Route 9, which is spectacular.

I’d done a trip into Cambridge the day before, east on the Pike, west on the Deuce. I’ve driven Route 2 too …

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