Born and raised in historic, Quincy, MA, my childhood home was located on the small peninsula called, Houghs Neck.  Formerly a fishing village, the area was also a popular vacation destination in the late 1800's-mid 1900's.  My summer's were spent boating, playing on the beaches, swimming, gearing up for the biggest beach celebration of the year, Fourth of July and exploring the Boston Harbor Islands, one of which, could be reached on foot, at lo...