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Monthly Archives: August 2009

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Under the Roxbury Sun – an enchanted evening

If you changed the opening lyrics from “a lovely day” to “a lovely night” in the old Bill […]

This entry was posted in Food Laughter & Joy on August 28, 2009 by Candelaria Silva

Rest in Peace Senator Kennedy

Senator Edward “Ted” Kennedy of Massachusetts passed away last night at the age of 77. He was a towering […]

This entry was posted in Funerals & Obits on August 26, 2009 by Candelaria Silva

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Wii – Not

Recent television commercials for the Wii have disturbed me. In fact, there’s something unsettling about the concept of […]

This entry was posted in Rants Technology on August 23, 2009 by Candelaria Silva

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Sur-prise! Sur-prise! Sur-prise!*

I recently returned from a trip to my hometown of St. Louis. The occasion was to surprise my […]

This entry was posted in Celebration The Family on August 19, 2009 by Candelaria Silva

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Reflections on Beauty and a tribute to Naomi Sims

Have you ever seen people so beautiful it almost hurts your eyes to look at them? People whose […]

This entry was posted in Musings about life Tribute on August 10, 2009 by Candelaria Silva

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Bay State Banner resumes publication

On July 7, I blogged about the Bay State Banner suspending publication after 44 years. I sm happy to […]

This entry was posted in Black People Boston Community With Gratitude & Thanks on August 6, 2009 by Candelaria Silva

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Tussling with the Old Ladies at the Fields Corner Farmer’s ...

I almost got into a fight (okay, fight is too strong a word so I’ll change it)….I almost […]

This entry was posted in Dorchester Food Walking on August 3, 2009 by Candelaria Silva