I love the Boston Marathon. I love everything about it. I've never run it (or any other marathon) -- but truly, it takes a mediocre runner who could barely go 7 miles to appreciate the concept of running another 19 after that. On a hilly … [Read more...]
Archives for April 15, 2013
A time for compassion and courage
None of us know much about what happened today, beyond at least three tragic and untimely deaths and more than one hundred injuries. I hope that we who call Boston home will react to this horrific event with compassion and courage. … [Read more...]
America’s Got our Back
“Boston is a tough and resilient town,” Obama added. “So are its people. I’m supremely confident that Bostonians will pull together, take care of each other, and move forward as one proud city. And as they do, the American people will be … [Read more...]
Sending good thoughts
I'm sure I speak for all BMGers when I say that my thoughts and very best wishes are with Red Mass Group's Rob Eno and his family today. Rob's cousin Ron, and Ron's wife and daughter, were injured in today's events at the Boston Marathon. … [Read more...]
Bombs at Marathon Finish
Tweets by @BostonDotCom … [Read more...]
Explosions at Marathon Finish Line: Boylston & Exeter
For those not aware, there were two explosions about thirty-five minutes ago at Boylston & Exeter. Not sure if it's terrorism or something else entirely, in which case the timing is just awful. Apparently some runners in the marathon … [Read more...]
Not That Anyone Here Seems to Care, But You May Wish To Know Some Frightening Facts Re: Whitey Bulger’s FBI Handler John Connolly
The facts ladies and gentlemen, taken verbatim from former Whitey/John Connolly nemesis and prosecutor Matt Connolly's (no relation) blog. "The case of John Connolly being so intricately interconnected in events surrounding James … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Adjunct Professors Kick Off Union Organizing Drive
In 2012, four-year tuition at the average public university cost more than $15,000 – not counting books, meals or housing. At the average private institution, that figure was even higher, clocking in at over $32,000. Even two-year and … [Read more...]
Excellent Markey GOTV Summit yesterday
I wasn't planning on getting very involved in Markey campaign because I was feeling pretty confident (sic) about his election and because I'm involved in city elections in Boston. Still, I agreed to do a canvass on Saturday and was taken … [Read more...]
It’s amazing to me that this is legal
Globe: The letter from the local district attorney would make anyone shudder. It says “Official Notice — Immediate Attention Required” and comes on what appears to be official stationery, with the signature and seal of the district … [Read more...]