Although April is Poetry Month, it seems there's been precious little of it offered up on these pages. Of course, in working-class New England, the wildflowers peeking through the grime-covered pockets of still-not-melted snow inspire … [Read more...]
Archives for April 14, 2009
Approaching the “perfect storm”?
The three biggest disasters in state government, it seems to me, are the Turnpike Authority, the MBTA, and the pension system. Today we seem to have hit the trifecta. On the Turnpike, we've got endless coverage (as well as the … [Read more...]
Update on Al Franken Election – Help Al Keep Fighting
It would be great to have a Democrat in the Minnesota Senate seat. Bizarre as it may seem the legal battle continues. I thought that Al could say it best. Below is his e-mail but I replaced it with the ActBlue link that I use to … [Read more...]
Arr, Pirate Ship ‘Swaptions’ Returns for $400 Million Payout
Cargo ships off Somalia aren't the only ones who need to fear piracy. Reuters reported yesterday that rating agency Moodys has followed Standard & Poors and downgraded insurance company Ambac to junk. It appears the conditions for a … [Read more...]
Should Marzilli go to jail???
Globe story today says... "... In court papers filed last week, prosecutors revealed that they are requesting one year in jail for the now-disgraced ex-legislator from Arlington. Prosecutors and Marzilli's lawyer have been attempting, … [Read more...]
Turnpike Problems This Weekend
I just read some of the comments on the Globe coverage of issues on the Turnpike this weekend. My office overlooks Exit 13 (Framingham/Natick) of the Pike. It was backed up to my office from about 3:30 PM for several hours on … [Read more...]