The Salty Cod
Illustration by Dale Stephanos
“The Salty Cod” is a monthly Boston magazine column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Look for new installments on the back page of every issue of Boston magazine.
Do I Have to Run the Boston Marathon to Be a Real Bostonian?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. God, I hope not, because I screwed up […]
Should Actual Bostonians Ever Go to Cheers, Faneuil Hall, or Mike’s Pastry?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Yes, but they don’t, because these places are […]
What Should Boston’s Official Smell Be?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Dear Salty Cod: What should be Boston’s official […]
What are People Trying to Accomplish by Wearing a Fleece Vest?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Dear Salty Cod: What are people trying to […]
What Are Some Acceptable Things to Yell at Pro Athletes?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Dear Salty Cod: What are some acceptable things […]
Why Don’t Many Apple Cider Doughnuts Taste Like Cider?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Dear Salty Cod: Why do so many apple […]
Driving West Just to Look at Changing Leaves? What Am I Missing?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Dear Salty Cod: Driving west just to look […]
What’s a Good Boston Name for My Dog?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Dear Salty Cod: What’s a Good Boston Name […]
Is There Anything Too Rude for Boston’s Nastiest Drivers?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Dear Salty Cod: Boston drivers are notorious jerks. […]
What Should Be the Official Rock Song of Massachusetts?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Dear Salty Cod: What should be the official […]
What’s with All the ‘W’ Towns in Massachusetts?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Dear Salty Cod: What’s with all the […]
Why Doesn’t Connecticut Ever Really Feel Like Part of New England?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a new monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Dear Salty Cod: Why doesn’t […]
Can I Get Mad If a Neighbor Throws Snow on My Lawn?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” the inaugural installment of a new monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. First […]