Opinion
Jane Swift and Me, 20 Years Later
On a warm, sunny day this past summer, I drove up a long driveway to former Governor Jane Swift’s Williamstown farm, located high on a […]
A Veteran Boston Writer Fondly Recalls His Hollywood Adventures
Let’s face it: Even in buttoned-up Boston, we’re no strangers to the glamour and allure of Hollywood. Old-time stars like Bette Davis and Jack Lemmon […]
How Do You Say Goodbye to Your Therapist?
As soon as Adelaide’s face appeared on my computer screen, I felt the upswell of an urge to cry. I had been seeing Adelaide, on […]
What Is the Weirdest Mass. Road Sign Ever?
We’ve all had small moments when life finally felt like it was returning to normal. For me, it was the bulk section reopening at Whole […]
An Open Letter to LeBron James
Dear LeBron James, The words came right out of your mouth, and I knew they’d echo across Boston. It was back in July when you […]
COVID Diary: Finding Solace in the Little Things
By July 2020, COVID-19 was already entrenched in Massachusetts. It dominated the airwaves and the newspapers. And for most of us, it dominated our lives. […]
Is This the End of the High School Varsity Jacket?
As the days become cooler and leaves start to fall, a wave of nostalgia washes over me as I watch my 16-year-old twin boys head […]
Adventures in Aunthood
There was a time when I never would have chosen to climb onto a piece of playground equipment teeming with screaming children—and when the very […]
Why Is Marblehead’s Mascot a Magician?
I’ve lived in Marblehead for eight and a half years, and even though I still don’t have a boat hull on my front lawn, I […]
Massachusetts Has a Public Beach Access Problem
Massachusetts summers arrive with gifts—Red Sox games, maybe some free furniture from Jordan’s, and, of course, days to tan and splash along the shore—but also […]
Enough about Clam Chowder: It’s Time to Start Honoring Boston’s Real Best Food
“What y’all want to eat tonight?” is one of my favorite questions. It’s an emotional question for me, because whatever I eat has to be […]
Romance, Sex, and Street Parking
I’m 54, have two kids, a raggedly lawn, and just celebrated my 11th wedding anniversary, so of course, I have dating advice. But wait. Don’t […]
Why Is It So Hard to Get a Good View in Boston?
On a warm day earlier this fall, I left home on my bike with a simple goal: to get a decent view of Boston. After […]
A Dream Deferred
On primary day in Boston, I thought I’d outsmart the crowds. I waited until early afternoon before walking the few short blocks to my Ward […]
Five Things That Will Probably Happen Before the Green Line Extension Finally Opens
The word has just come through: The opening of the Green Line Extension has been pushed back, again. If you think you might have heard […]