Yes, Bill Murray and classical music. I attended a unique concert that paired Bill Murray orating and singing American classics with three musicians performing classical and musical theater hits. I was intrigued and slightly skeptical going in and satisfied and elated going out. The crew is touring for an album they released called New Worlds.... 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 →
I finally tried the New England delicacy known as fluffernutter. I'm not sure why it took me 18 years to try it since marshmallow is in my top 5 foods list. But the past is the past. Marshmallow Fluff was created in Somerville, MA, hence the regionalism. I haven't bought white bread in years, so... 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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