I've lived through 42 winters and I'm none too happy about it. I guess most people are none too happy about winter, unless they love to ski, snowboard, sled, or make snowpeople. As I prepare for a Thanksgiving/National Day of Mourning with a high of 22 degrees, I'm all too happy to remember a trip... Continue Reading →
Stride Toward Freedom
After seeing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter Bernice speak a few months ago, I decided it was time to start reading MLK's books. I have always loved his famous quotes, so I knew I would love any of his books. I started with Strive Toward Freedom, his account of the Montgomery bus boycott in... Continue Reading →
Love in New England and Berlin
After reading an article about Ali McGraw recently, I decided that I should watch the film Love Story. As the opening credits rolled with music in the background, I immediately saw myself standing in my parents' bedroom, maybe 30 years ago, playing a music box of my mother's that had the words "Love Story" on... Continue Reading →
Democracy Brewing
A brewpub opened near my office over the summer. Fittingly, Democracy Brewing opened on July 4. A friend and I checked it out a few weeks after it opened. The beer and the food were good. Not amazing level but solid level. The space is cozy and... Continue Reading →
City Winery
A new music venue has been open for almost a year, so my friend and I checked it out recently. City Winery is a national chain so I was expecting it to be kind of "meh." But I liked the vibe there. The place has a large bar and restaurant area outside of the music... Continue Reading →
