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What is summer made of? The smell of cut grass behind the gasoline of a lawn mower. Ponds, lakes, and oceans. The first swim. A sunburn. Fat red tomatoes sliced thin and salted. Stargazing, spooning, and sleeping with the windows open. Fireflies. 

We're thrilled to welcome local author, Nina MacLaughlin as she reads from her 2020 release, Summer Solstice: An Essay. Gather with us under Pod's awning. The reading will begin at 6p. Standing room only.

Nina MacLaughlin is the author of Wake, Siren: Ovid Resung, a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award and the Massachusetts Book Award, as well as Summer Solstice and Winter Solstice, winner of the Massachusetts Book Award. Her first book was the acclaimed memoir Hammer Head: The Making of a Carpenter, a finalist for the New England Book Award. Formerly an editor at the Boston Phoenix, she worked for nine years as a carpenter, and then as a books columnist for the Boston Globe, and her column on New England Literary News continues in newsletter form. Her work has appeared on or in The Paris Review Daily, n+1, The Believer, The New York Times Book Review, the Los Angeles Review of Books, and elsewhere. Most recently, she collaborated with the artist Celeste Dupuy-Spencer in Burning in the Eyes of the Maker- a powerful collection of Dupuy-Spencer’s electrifying paintings, paired with lyrical, incisive text by MacLaughlin. This publication will be released in July. 

DEGEN at Pod >> It's happening again. Hey, you liked it. We liked it. What's not to like? Our pals at DEGEN are back and bringing an assortment of DEGEN samples, past seasons, and a selection of DEGEN knitting tools for you Knit Club fans. Put it on your calendar -- Sunday, March 22nd, 12-5p.

We'll also have on-hand delicious, and portable, skinny ciabatta-stick sammies from Hi-Rise >>>ham, cheese, cornichon >>> until they last! 

Update on Shop Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11a-5p, Saturday 10a-4p. 

Our annual Winter Break is arriving soon. Our last in-shop day will be January 31st and we will re-open in early March with a date TBD. We'll let you know. Pod's online shop will remain open. Local pickup will be paused during our break. Our sister biz Shop Fog Linen is rolling out some Spring goods here and there so keep your eyes on that too! 

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Shopping. Fundraising. Join us December 6th & 7th!

This annual holiday event is especially important because we donate a portion of our weekend sales to Rosie's Place, a local organization whose mission is close to our hearts.

Rosie's Place was founded in 1974 as the first women's shelter in the United States. Located in Boston, their mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment that helps poor and homeless women maintain their dignity, seek opportunity, and find security in their lives.
Today, in its 51st year, Rosie's Place is a multi-service community center that offers women emergency shelter and meals, and so much more: a food pantry, ESOL classes, legal assistance, wellness care, one-on-one support, housing and job search services, and community outreach. Here women will find support, opportunity and the tools they need to make a new start.
Rosie's Place relies SOLELY on the generous support of individuals, foundations, and corporations and DOES NOT accept any city, state, or federal funding.

So what's going on besides making a dent in your gift lists?
* Fragrant paperwhites, potted up and just waiting to be gifted.
* Erin Heath of Forêt is back and crafting artful holiday wreaths and other greens to add warmth to your home. This year, we're offering five festive options that you'll need to preorder by Dec.3rd, 5p.
PREORDERS ARE NOW CLOSED
* Whimsy Floral Studio will be providing us with lovely wraps of mixed seasonal greens--perfect for your weekend eventing. Available on-site, until they sell through. 

Do not forget the RAFFLE!! Anyone who makes a purchase at Pod during this weekend event is eligible. We're so very grateful for the generous donations from: Cutty's, Bon, Hi-Rise Bread Co., Bagelsaurus, Field & Vine, June Bug, Family Dinner,  Breadboard Bakery, Katherine Small Gallery, London Borough of Jam, Joanne Rossman, Drinkwaters, Studio Carta, Lekker Home, Motto, Whimsy Floral Studio, Sanctuaire, Patch NYC, Give Good Home, a Pod / Uncommon Feasts collab., Cambridge Naturals, Wild Child and Still Life Studios.If we're lucky, this list will grow.

At checkout, you'll be asked if you'd like to enter the raffle. It does NOT cost extra! We'll need your name, phone number and email--this is simply to be able to contact you if you win. We are not adding you to ANY lists or sharing your info. We promise.

It's a fun time. We help you out, you help us out, we all help Rosie's Place out. There's a lotta love around this event and we hope you will find a moment to participate. XO

*massive thanks to Fableworks Studio for helping out with graphics*

Join us Sunday, October 19th from noon-4p as we welcome Josh Pierson of Papa’s Catch Salmon.

Papa’s Catch Salmon is based in Harvard, Massachusetts. During the summer, Josh runs a 32’ gillnet boat in Bristol Bay, Alaska. During the rest of the year, they distribute their salmon in the greater Northeast until they run out sometime in the spring. Papa’s Catch offers sustainably-caught, wild Alaskan sockeye salmon. Harvested in Bristol Bay, Alaska, which boasts the largest and healthiest wild sockeye salmon run on the planet, Papa’s Catch takes pride in providing a sustainable product that nourishes individuals and communities alike.

Aside from filling CSA pickups and pre-order pickup, Josh will be selling salmon fillets on site—whole and portioned—that have been de-boned, vacuum packaged and flash frozen. The freshness and quality is un-matched!

Join us, Josh, shop, and learn about sustainable fishing efforts in Bristol Bay.
New and familiar faces are most welcome.

If you cannot make it to our event, you can also find Papa’s Catch Salmon here. 

Pod will be open this Sunday, Oct.19th, 12-5p.

Calling on all parents or guardians who are beginning to sort through your littles winter gear! On behalf of the Cambridge Community Center after-school program, we’re collecting new or gently worn hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens specifically for ages 5-10 yrs. 

From nutritious snacks to one-on-one homework help, jam-nastics, plain ole play and socialization, and much more, this after school program in an invaluable resource to many of the families and kids in our community.

We’ll be collecting items now through October 31st. Please drop donations at Pod, during normal biz hours and we’ll take it from there. 
Thank you, Thank you, and XO