Went to church meeting this morning, and as of late, considerations… interesting to think of those divisions we make between our personal and public personas, and the many different ways that we often exist in relationship to other people, and the ways we project, emphasize (or in some cases shade) what is most core to [...]
Ok, so it’s no longer officially Emack and Bolio’s, but all else is pretty much the same.. here with its round, green-topped tables, the bit-too-still air (but with cool weather outside creating a nice breeze through an open front-door), and many of the same good folks behind the counter. Trying to be good getting some [...]
A lot of feelings came to mind upon return to the Boston Community Leadership Academy this morning and afternoon for this year’s capstone celebration event– the familiar walk from the parking place across the street to the front of the building (with Brighton High students already letting out), ringing the bell to get buzzed in [...]
Ok, come on now– sure, there are probably better reasons to visit Rhode Island, but this one has to rank right up there. Haven’t heard of this place before, but you better believe I’m going to give it a try this summer! Especially looking good in contrast (or in companionship) to the cool, rainy day [...]
The week gets underway entirely too quickly, which is why, I realize, it’s that much more important to get out of town every once in a while. Memorial Day conference in the family’s hometown this year, and glad to be able to go. Some favorite moments all about niece and nephew A. and I… getting [...]
Afternoon meeting with Mayor Menino this afternoon, as led by the Youth Community Organizers (YCOs) from the Hyde Square Task Force (HSTF). Continued process of outreach to local political figures and decision makers as detailed within their scope of the Campaign for Civics work that began a few years ago, and which I joined this [...]
Shortly after 5PM.. and just passed by a father walking towards his car with his daughter’s arm in the crook of his, coming out of Young Achievers–the young girl happily chatting about her day and the father with an unconcealed grin of happiness that comes from, well, being happy on a warm summer-like afternoon with [...]
I’ve decided to do a small essay installation in parts, here… just because every time I read Adam Gopnik, I’m reminded why daily observances and gestures are important. He’s really that good. This is excerpted from his essay “Third Thanksgiving: Bitterosities”… “I was reminded of [happiness being equivalent to absorption] this year, when I found [...]
Really, who can argue that? And I’ve already eaten my share in pre-summer.. that unexpected and sparely furnished place (some seats and tables, blank white walls, and a hot dog man in the back standing in front of a whole row of the guys) in Newport with S (two with chili and kraut and cheese!), [...]
Thick rainbow against dark sky and some sun in-between
Not much else to say than that, right? Driving back from the Sunday Roche Brothers grocery run. Fun to see a surprised and non-shaven president of the BTU–as we engaged in that social practice of politely talking while surreptitiously checking out the groceries and staples in each others’ carts… I think I had a few [...]