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Lesbian swans return to Boston Public Garden

Posted on May 6, 2013 | Leave a comment

Swan BoatsTomorrow, Boston’s favorite same sex couple returns to the Boston Public Garden. Romeo & Juliet, the two graceful swans that make the pond in the Public Garden their home will be back on Tuesday, May 7th at 11:00AM.

Back in 2005 (just  a year after same sex marriage was legalized in MA) it was learned that Romeo is in fact a female, causing many conservatives who like to scream about how unnatural homosexuality is to cry foul (or is that fowl?)!

According to the zoo keepers who watch over the couple in the winter months, the two swans have been nesting together for more than a decade so if you should find yourself in Boston, head over to the Boston Public Garden and congratulate the city’s favorite lesbians on their longevity. I’m not sure what the divorce rate among swans is like but they certainly outlasted many of their human counterparts.

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Boston Bites Back – May 15th

Posted on May 6, 2013 | Leave a comment

Boston Bites BackPhilanthropic foodies have come together with Boston Bites Back – a fundraiser spearhead by chefs Ken Oringer and Ming Tsai as well as The Boston Red Sox, Gov. Patrick, Mayor Menino and ARAMARK.  This fundraiser to benefit The One Fund aims to raise $1 million through the help of 100 of Boston’s top chefs and you the support of foodies like you.

 Wednesday, May 15th from 6:00 – 10:00 PM at Fenway Park

Only 5,000 general access tickets will be sold at $200 each. There will also be 200 VIP tickets at $1,000 each, allowing additional access to an intimate and exclusive gathering in Fenway’s EMC Club. If you are interested and want to learn more about this event visit, www.bostonbitesback.org.

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Flashback Friday

Posted on May 3, 2013 | 2 comments

Flashback FridayPost Office Square is now a 1.7 acre park in the heart of Boston’s financial district, but as the top photo shows, for many years this was an above ground parking garage.  Fortunately some years back it was decided to build a below ground parking garage to create a more open and inviting space. In good weather, thousands of men and women come out to eat in the park each day.

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The One Fund

Posted on April 29, 2013 | 1 comment

The One Fund

In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings a fund was created called The One Fund.  Money raised by this fund will go to help the people most affected by the tragic events that occurred in Boston on April 15, 2013.

Boston has a long (and fairly well deserved reputation) for being a cold city; tough to meet people especially if you are not from the area.  I’ve often countered this painfully truthful observation that friendships once made here are rock solid and for many last a lifetime.  Reactions from the community have helped validate how meaningful personal relationships are here in Boston. I don’t want to dwell on the tragedies from this year’s marathon, but I do want to say thank you to all who have donated money or time to help those afflicted.

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Design Museum Boston Street Seat competition

Posted on April 27, 2013 | Leave a comment

Street SeatsToday along Boston’s Harborwalk at the Gillette Public Dock The Design Museum Boston unveiled the 20 Semi-Finalist benches and the selection of the 3 finalists for their international design competition, Street Seats.

More than 170 designs from all around the world were submitted for this contest.  Unfortunately, I was not able to get down to see the unveiling but hope to check these out later this weekend.

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Opus Affair this Tuesday

Posted on April 22, 2013 | Leave a comment

Tomorrow, Opus Affair will host their free monthly gathering in Fort Point Channel at Tavern Road – a relatively new space that opened earlier this year in the space formerly occupied by Blue Wave.

Opus AffairWhen: Tuesday, Apr. 23rd at 6:00 PM
Where: Tavern Road at 343 Congress Street
RSVP: C’mon it’s fun and it’s free – click here
Opus Affair is comprised primarily (but not exclusively) of young professionals and artists who meet up each month to socialize.  Each social also has a charitable drinking game (a.k.a the Punch Bowl Fund) where you may contribute $5 (cash only) for a drink ticket that is good for a glass of punch and a ballot to vote for one of the three featured arts groups. The organization with the most votes at the end of the night gets the money.

This month the Punch Bowl fund will be featuring:

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Boston

Posted on April 22, 2013 | 4 comments

Augustana Boston

I don’t want to gloss over the terrible tragedies from this year’s Patriot’s Day / Marathon, but now that the suspects have been identified, killed and captured, there is a sense of relief that is hard to articulate.   Those emotions are quickly turning into expressions of pride and love of our city.  You see it on Twitter and Facebook with people encouraging others to go out and support local businesses and with people talking about their plans to train and run in the 2014 Boston Marathon.

Looking back on the past week, I couldn’t be more proud of those who tended to the injured, those who stood up to protect and defend our community and yes, even our elected officials.  Governor Deval Patrick showed a leadership sorely lacking in government today and Mayor Tom Menino, showed the grit he’s made of and how much he loves this city not letting his own injuries slow him down.

In the weeks that follow I hope we can focus on what this city did right and be proud of how we conducted ourselves while the world was watching our every move.  Like this song says, come to Boston. It’s a great city to call home.

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Thank you

Posted on April 19, 2013 | 1 comment

Boston PoliceTo be frank, it has been a crappy week. I hadn’t realized how trying it had been until just a few minutes ago when it was reported that nineteen year old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was captured.

All of Boston’s first responders have been exemplary and I just wanted to say thank you.  Thank you to the B.P.D. and to everyone who helped.   I am very much looking forward to referring to this entire incident in the past tense.

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Flashback Friday

Posted on April 19, 2013 | Leave a comment

Flashback FridayTomorrow, April 20th is Fenway Park’s 103rd birthday.  The fact it is still here is a testament to the city of Boston and Red Sox fans everywhere who have been coming to games at Fenway Park for generations.

Fenway Park is the oldest Major League Baseball stadium still in use, but it looks great thanks in part to continued improvements. I wish more professional sports teams and the cities who host those teams would learn from the lesson Fenway has taught us here in Boston; traditions matter and can help carry you through tough seasons if only because Sox fans the world over consider Fenway Park their home.  And as the saying goes, “home is where the heart is.”

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Boston musicians Rhett Price and Josh Knowles

Posted on April 17, 2013 | Leave a comment
Boston buskers: Rhett Price and Josh Knowles

Boston buskers: Rhett Price and Josh Knowles

Two former Berkelee College of Music students, Rhett Price and Josh Knowles, have made a full time job out of playing contemporary music on their violins for MBTA riders. Making a living as a full time busker can be tough, but these guys are clearly talented and I wish them continued success.  Should you see these guys playing, please be generous and drop a few dollars in their violin case.   You can read more about these guys in Steve Annear’s article, MBTA Performers Make a Living Playing Taylor Swift Songs on Violins for Riders.

You can also follow these guys on Facebook here.

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A new day

Posted on April 17, 2013 | 3 comments

Boston Back Bay photoAlthough I’m still saddened by the senseless nature of Monday’s tragedy, it is a new day and I have to place my faith in the work our government will do to trace who did this and hope for the best for those injured.

This photo of Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood was circulating on Twitter on Monday, and while I don’t intend to forget what happened, I’d like to start to focus on the beauty of my home rather than the horror of those memories.

Apologies – I can’t seem to find who captured this beautiful image.

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Boston resources post-Marathon

Posted on April 16, 2013 | Leave a comment

For anyone hosting people impacted by the bombing:

Resource center at Boston Park Plaza Castle

Restaurants serving free meals this evening

Information on help, MBTA updates, etc  

Concerns for Family Members, Requests for Counseling Resources Mayor’s Health Line: 617-635-4500 

Reflection Services today (Tuesday) and tomorrow (Wednesday) 

Guides developed by the Child Witness to Violence Program at BMC for discussing the events with children or young adults are available by emailing staff – email here.

General resources and FBI tip line or call at 617-223-6610

 

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I love Boston

Posted on April 15, 2013 | 6 comments

I love BostonPosting to show solidarity in light of the Marathon bombings and out of respect to those who know and love those injured or killed. My sincere thanks to the men and women who helped those hurt and injured.

I will not be posting anything on Tuesday, but thank you for stopping by.

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Boston Marathon bombings

Posted on April 15, 2013 | 9 comments

Boston Marathon Ambulances 2I’m writing a quick post to thank everyone who has reached out to check in on me and to let you know while I’m safe, I’m also incredibly angry at this attack and want to express my thanks to Boston’s first responders.  I was approximately two blocks from the Boston Marathon finish line when the first explosion took place and was blissfully unaware (initially).

In a matter of minutes, scores of ambulances, fire trucks, police and special forces had shut down the entire area and where I was (Huntington Avenue) was closed in both directions to ensure victims could be swiftly picked up and ushered to hospitals.

Thoughts and prayers for all impacted and hope this is where the story ends.

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Boston Marathon post

Posted on April 15, 2013 | 1 comment

Boston accentToday is the running of the 117th Boston Marathon.  I don’t care if you are the first or last runner to cross the finish line.  I am impressed by anyone who sets out to run a marathon.

Congratulations to everyone who participates in today’s venerable race and much thanks to the City of Boston and the thousands of volunteers who make this such an amazing event for all in the city to enjoy.

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