Regional identity
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 […]
Boston’s Winter Problem—and How to Fix It
“Enjoy winter in Boston.” These are four words you will seldom hear together—unless hollered at a puddle-soaked pedestrian by a malicious driver. As Bostonians, we […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Yuppies Shaped Modern-Day Boston
One day a few months ago, I happened to be in the South End when I started noticing, in a way that I never have […]
In Memoriam: Christmas Tree Shops (1970-2023)
Looking back on 2023, we remember the loved ones we lost: pivotal Boston political figure, Mel King; Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield; Frances Sternhagen, the […]