The Hunt for the Baltimore Oriole
June 4, 2024
A chance occurrence sets Max on a dark and twisted path down a long-forgotten past … More The Hunt for the Baltimore Oriole
Category: The Pulse
I spent 48 hours in New York City
February 2, 2024
New York City. A.K.A. The Big Apple in the Concrete Jungle that Never Sleeps. For centuries it has served as an epicenter of finance, art, music, media, fashion, and global affairs. It is the backdrop to countless TV shows and movies including hit sitcoms, dramas, and 8,000 procedural cop shows. I mean, seriously, how do … More I spent 48 hours in New York City
The NutCracker Cracked My N- Nevermind
December 20, 2023
Boston Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker hit me real hard. Where that mark is, you’ll have to read and find out. … More The NutCracker Cracked My N- Nevermind
Thanksgiving in Maryland
November 26, 2023
Many people assume that to find spirited political debate in this country, you go to the United States Capitol. And yes, if you’re looking for idiots in suits who are good at winning popularity contests, then go right ahead. But if you want world-class political analysis and erudite knowledge on topics ranging from foreign policy … More Thanksgiving in Maryland
The Q-Tip Bandits Stole My Heart
September 18, 2023
On Friday I impulsively bought tickets to one of my favorite Boston venues, Paradise Rock Club. It’s the same place I saw my first ever live show almost exactly one year ago, so this was a great way to celebrate 🙂 The warm-up act was a guy named Maeko who had a pretty tough time … More The Q-Tip Bandits Stole My Heart
Dave Portnoy Eat Your Heart Out
September 9, 2023
Last week, you, Mr. Portnoy, the owner of Barstool Sports and host of a popular pizza-reviewing series came to Boston. One of the shops you visited was Dragon Pizza in Somerville, and what came from that was a viral video in which you drop a mediocre score for their pizza before getting in a shouting … More Dave Portnoy Eat Your Heart Out
Dead & Company Raised Me From the Dead
June 28, 2023
Over the weekend, the two people responsible for my genetic code (parents) came to town. Were they here to visit me? Unlikely. Their true motivation was to see the Grateful Dead’s spinoff band “Dead & Company” that includes a mix of original band members and new players like John Mayer and Oteil Burbridge. And I … More Dead & Company Raised Me From the Dead
My First Red Sox Game
June 11, 2023
Last month I got on a crowded Green line train and made my way to Fenway Park for the first time. Built in 1912 and demolished hopefully sometime soon, the Boston Red Sox have been playing there since a time when doctors gave out lobotomies like they were lollipops. The game was great. That is, … More My First Red Sox Game
Mark It: Open Markets Open
May 9, 2023
HANNAH L: The beautiful spring weather appeared just in time for the opening weekend of many outdoor markets and festivals around the city. Piquing my interest was the food truck festival held to open the Rose Kennedy Greenway market. There were food trucks of all varieties, a beer garden, yard games, a DJ, endless rows … More Mark It: Open Markets Open
Half-Alive made me feel alive
April 30, 2023
Last night I saw Half-Alive with my friends Sophie and Freja at the House of Blues. This was my first time at the venue and my first time hearing Half-Alive. I can get how that seems irresponsible to drop 50 bucks on a band you’ve never heard, but I was motivated by something far more … More Half-Alive made me feel alive
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