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
One Year of the “The Embrace”
October 27, 2023
A year after the unveiling of “The Embrace” monument downtown, Maureen Li gives her insight into the piece, its meaning, and its impact. … More One Year of the “The Embrace”
Lake Umbagog
October 3, 2023
I spent the weekend with Conor, Claire, and Allison taking a road trip to the land of the Subaru: New Hampshire. Our destination, which I argue IS as important as the journey, was Lake Umbagog National Park where we planned to camp overnight. Since check-in ended at sundown, the car ride out became a four-hour … More Lake Umbagog
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
Comic Corner!
August 3, 2023
Allison Moore shows us that birds have workplace struggles just like the rest of us. … More Comic Corner!
Barbie Review
July 24, 2023
Sophie Girard breaks down the Barbie movie … More Barbie Review
Buildings and Breakups
July 19, 2023
Hidden among packed city streets are the traces of structures no longer standing. Where sudden gaps appear between densely packed buildings, brick walls are exposed with the outline of a roof or chimney embedded like an abstract mural. These are ghost buildings – the consequence of limited space forcing two buildings to share the same … More Buildings and Breakups
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
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