A friend and I saw Martin Luther King Jr.'s youngest child, Bernice, speak at the Boston Public Library as part of the Lowell Institute Lecture Series. Like her father, she is a minister, as well as being CEO of the King Center. She inherited her father's mesmerizing speaking skills.... Continue Reading →
I saw two 20th-century icons speak recently: Gloria Steinem and Dan Rather. Gloria was a keynote speaker at the opening night of the Massachusetts Conference for Women. I hadn't attended the conference before, so the opening night was a good overview of the event. The exhibit hall was impressive: areas for career resources, nonprofits, female... Continue Reading →
Rick Steves is my spirit guide when it comes to traveling. He encourages people to travel off the beaten path, mingle with locals, and travel thoughtfully. If you haven't heard of him, he has his own travel company and guidebook series and also has a PBS TV show and radio show. He is out there,... Continue Reading →
I'm reporting on the birthday list out of order because of a sense of urgency. One week ago, I participated in the Boston Women's March for America. Although I participated in a small march for water justice for the birthday list years ago, this march is going on this year's list. It was a rally... Continue Reading →
My third favorite band is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. I discovered these guys on December 31, 2000, when they opened for Barenaked Ladies in Boston. I had been a Boston resident for a year and a half, so to me, Guster is synonymous with my entire life in Boston....i.e., my early 20s to... Continue Reading →
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