As a Dunkin’ Donuts executive for over 19 years I was fortunate to witness and participate in the growth of an iconic American business. During this period Dunkin’ Donuts grew from a few hundred shops to many thousands spread throughout the … [Read more...]
A Memorable Visit to The Vet
I took my Boston Terrier, Buttons, to the Vet a few weeks ago for her annual physical. I still am still adjusting to the concept of a dog having an annual physical but I guess that is part of modern life – at least in Cohasset. As we … [Read more...]
A Cohasset Marine in Japan
A few weeks ago I attended the Cohasset Elders End-of-the-Season Cookout, held at the Cohasset Light Keepers. I had a great time enjoying the burgers, hot dogs, lemonade and ice cream floats as we all sat talking, laughing and taking in the … [Read more...]
Independents can make a big difference
September 9 is Primary Day in Massachusetts. On this day candidates vie to be placed on the November 4 general election ballot as representing either the Democratic or Republican candidate for major state offices such as Governor or … [Read more...]
From the Greek polis to Cohasset Town Meeting
The Ancient Greeks conceived of man and his orientation to society very differently than we do today. Greek society, or what they called their polis, was the central animating focus of human life. The polis preceded and gave meaning to … [Read more...]
Party Party Who’s Got the Party?
According to a recent nation-wide Gallup poll identification with both the Republican and Democratic political parties continues to decline. Republican identification has declined from 30% to 25 % since 2008 while, during the same time, … [Read more...]
THE POLITICAL PERCH Moby Dick, Richard Nixon and Cohasset Politics Revenge, and what it can result in, is one of the main themes of “Moby Dick” by Herman Melville. The great white whale Moby Dick attacked and maimed Captain Ahab on a … [Read more...]
Why Massachusetts lags in election reform
THE POLITICAL PERCH WHY MASSACHUSETTS LAGS IN ELECTION REFORM Despite its’ liberal reputation, Massachusetts lags behind many other states in implementing proven reforms that would make our elections more accessible and reliable. For … [Read more...]
Patrick finally gets it…weighs in for the little guy.
American's enjoy a good show. Hollywood or politics notwithstanding. Great rhetoric and pontifical flourishes carry great currency in the American political mind. But once in office Americians take a very different view of their … [Read more...]
What is a Patriot?
Patriots see their nation as a people and not a place When asked to serve, a Patriot asks for whom and not for what Patriots seek unity when others hide behind division A Patriot sees one not many Above all, Patriots love their country as … [Read more...]