How much wood would a woodChuck chuck?
Do you remember this tongue twister from childhood? How much wood would a woodchuck chuckIf a woodchuck could […]
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I hear a symphony
Few experiences are as soul-stirring, life-affirming, joy-bringing and majestically-magnificent than hearing live music played by a symphony orchestra. […]
I’ll have a “Singapore Sling” and other drinks from back ...
(This post originally appeared on BlogHer.com) Kevin Sbraga , the winner of Top Chef, D.C., prepared the drink, Singapore […]
Wisdom for a Rainy Monday or Anyday
On a rainy, dreary Monday morning, I thought I’d share this bit of wisdom I overheard while […]
8 I miss the bargains – shopping in Boston back in ...
As I was on the bus from Forest Hills going to West Roxbury to get my hair done […]
friends, fun, funerals, fear – a seesaw week
My life last week during this most enjoyable Boston summer was brimming with events that ran the spectrum […]
Hello, Boston
Hello, Boston, do you hear me? Hello, Boston. What’s wrong with me? I said hello in Boston and […]
What happens when you don’t listen to your first instinct ...
My first instinct, the one I didn’t listen to, told me to walk up to Ashmont Station and […]
Unprepared – bottled water and less = less
Like many people who are concerned with the environmental impact of bottled water, its expense, the dangers in […]
Take Action for Boston Public Libraries
There are huge cuts proposed for the Boston Public Libraries at a time when the visits and usage […]
Source of Strength, Source of Pain
I admit it. I’ve often avoided facing history. Especially history from the period of African-captivity known as American Slavery. […]
Sufferin’ Succotash – the MA Senatorial Election Debacle
“Sufferin’ succotash,” Sylvester the Cat said when he was distressed usually after having failed, once again, to catch Tweety-Bird. […]
I Love Fall Most of All
While each of the seasons has its unique beauty, events, and tone, I love fall most of all. Fall […]
In Praise of Paper Books!
The headline on Boston.com, the Boston Globe’s website, jumped out at me: “Prep school gets rid of all […]
Bay State Banner resumes publication
On July 7, I blogged about the Bay State Banner suspending publication after 44 years. I sm happy to […]
Heard on the Bus and other T Stories
Heard on the bus: “Two things I don’t run for – a bus or a man ‘cause they […]
Bay State Banner suspends publication – A tremendous loss!
It was with great sorrow that I read that the Bay State Banner has suspended publication. In an […]
Local Action equals satisfaction
Last weekend was full of local activities and fabulous fun. (This weekend, Memorial Day Weekend, looks to be […]