We’d like to offer a “Happy Diwali” to our friends and neighbors who have been celebrating that holiday this past week. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is observed (with slight differences) by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some…
Category: Editorials
A Fitting Tribute to Bill Russell
The recent dedication of the “William Felton ‘Bill’ Russell Bridge” that connects Charlestown to the North End represents a fitting tribute to a wonderful man who not only was a sports legend, but who exemplified by the way he led…
At Last: Peace in the Middle East
The prospect of a lasting peace in the Middle East, a place that has been the root of so much pain and suffering in our world, truly is a reason for rejoicing today. The wars, bombings, and hostage-takings that have…
A Government Shutdown Benefits No One
As this is being written, it would appear as though the federal government is set for another government shutdown this week. Republican-controlled majorities have been responsible for most of the shutdowns over the past 30 years, starting with the Newt…
It’s Vaccine Season for Senior Citizens
With the fall and winter months approaching, this is the time of year when health experts urge seniors over the age of 65 to get their annual flu and COVID-19 shots. The benefits of both vaccines are huge for even…
Fall is the Time to take a Hike
For many of our fellow New Englanders, fall is our favorite season. The warm days and crisp evenings serve as the perfect midpoint between the heat and humidity of summer and the chill of winter. When you add in the…
Luigi Mangione is not a Hero
It was a sad, sad sign of our times last week to see individuals holding “Free Luigi Mangione” signs outside of the courthouse in New York City where Mangione made a court appearance. Mangione is facing state and federal charges…
Happy Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, will start at sundown this coming Monday (September 22) and will end at sunset on Wednesday (September 24). During the three days of festivities, members of the Jewish faith will gather with family and…
A Cardinal has been Stealing our Tomatoes this Summer
We live in a condominium community on an island in the middle of a bay. The island, as do all of the islands in Boston Harbor, has a rich history dating back to colonial times. The military built a base…
We are All lab Rats for RFK Jr.’s Dangerous Ideas
The performance last week by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee confirmed what any thinking person already knows: Kennedy is compromising the health of every American in order to pursue his…