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 […] This entry was posted in Boston on October 31, 2010 by Candelaria Silva
1 I hear a symphonyFew experiences are as soul-stirring, life-affirming, joy-bringing and majestically-magnificent than hearing live music played by a symphony orchestra. […] This entry was posted in Boston Music on October 10, 2010 by Candelaria Silva
1 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 […] This entry was posted in Boston Dorchester Memories on October 3, 2010 by Candelaria Silva
4 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 […] This entry was posted in Boston Laughter & Joy With Gratitude & Thanks words of wisdom on September 27, 2010 by Candelaria Silva
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 […] This entry was posted in Boston Memories on September 8, 2010 by Candelaria Silva
4 friends, fun, funerals, fear – a seesaw weekMy life last week during this most enjoyable Boston summer was brimming with events that ran the spectrum […] This entry was posted in Boston Dorchester Friendship Funerals & Obits on August 10, 2010 by Candelaria Silva
6 Hello, BostonHello, Boston, do you hear me? Hello, Boston. What’s wrong with me? I said hello in Boston and […] This entry was posted in Boston Rants Walking on July 10, 2010 by Candelaria Silva
6 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 […] This entry was posted in Boston Dorchester Work & working on June 22, 2010 by Candelaria Silva
Unprepared – bottled water and less = lessLike many people who are concerned with the environmental impact of bottled water, its expense, the dangers in […] This entry was posted in Boston Green Concerns on May 2, 2010 by Candelaria Silva
4 Take Action for Boston Public LibrariesThere are huge cuts proposed for the Boston Public Libraries at a time when the visits and usage […] This entry was posted in Boston Reading on February 26, 2010 by Candelaria Silva
1 Source of Strength, Source of PainI admit it. I’ve often avoided facing history. Especially history from the period of African-captivity known as American Slavery. […] This entry was posted in Black People Boston on January 28, 2010 by Candelaria Silva
7 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. […] This entry was posted in Boston Power - Politics & Race on January 21, 2010 by Candelaria Silva
I Love Fall Most of AllWhile each of the seasons has its unique beauty, events, and tone, I love fall most of all. Fall […] This entry was posted in Boston Celebration Local Politics Roxbury-related on October 15, 2009 by Candelaria Silva
3 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 […] This entry was posted in Boston Rants Reading on September 7, 2009 by Candelaria Silva
1 Bay State Banner resumes publicationOn 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
10 Heard on the Bus and other T StoriesHeard on the bus: “Two things I don’t run for – a bus or a man ‘cause they […] This entry was posted in Boston Rants on July 22, 2009 by Candelaria Silva
15 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 […] This entry was posted in Black People Boston With Gratitude & Thanks on July 7, 2009 by Candelaria Silva
3 Local Action equals satisfactionLast weekend was full of local activities and fabulous fun. (This weekend, Memorial Day Weekend, looks to be […] This entry was posted in Boston Dorchester Roxbury-related on May 20, 2009 by Candelaria Silva