This post was originally going to be “7 things we should have shut down instead of the government”, but all I could come up with was Hooters. — 1 — I love a good pen. These are what I’m writing with these days, in all their fabulous colors. — 2 — Why am I soContinue reading >>
On crime, women, and Southie
Over the last few days there have been attacks in Boston that are very, very close to home. I wasn’t there when they happened, though I was in the immediate aftermath, and have been following the story from not-too-far. Some of my observations are the same I have every time there is violent crime reportedContinue reading >>
My seven favorites at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts
This weekend Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts is having a free weekend to celebrate “Boston I Love” and accept donations for the One Fund. Their generous gesture prompted me to consider my favorite works at the Museum. I’ve loved the MFA since my mother drove us the hour and a half to see a MonetContinue reading >>
When we don’t like the Gospel: on burying the Boston Marathon bomber
By all accounts, Peter Stefan has been going about his business of burying the dead for a long time, with little attention outside of Worcester, MA. Now the funeral director is at the center of a controversy because the body of Boston marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev lies in his funeral home awaiting burial. When newsContinue reading >>
Catching my breath on the city bus
Running in flip-flops is never a good idea, even if one is running to catch the bus. In my case, I wasn’t even running for the right bus, but since the sign on the back where the route number usually goes was covered with the slogan “Boston Strong”, I didn’t know that until an off-dutyContinue reading >>
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