Now What?

When I moved from Cambridge to Newton five years ago, I welcomed the ability to easily park on side streets. Cantabrigians are known for staking their claim to coveted parking spots with Southie-style space-savers like street cones, lawn chairs, garbage cans, and the like. When a legitimate spot was available yet “marked” I resisted the temptation to move said item and succumbed to the scare tactics. Walking a few extra blocks in the sub-zero temps was good for the soul, right? Ya gotta respect the King Fast forward to suburbia. As a Newton resident who commutes to work, I discovered a dead end side street conveniently located a block from my kids daycare and my bus stop. With no street signs lining Rand Terrace, my husband and I parked our cars on the side of this road. We never blocked a driveway, pathway or infringed on any property lines. Life was good. Until the notes. After a few months of parking our cars on Rand Terrance, we discovered hand written n

Every year I look forward to the Boston Marathon, whether I am running or spectating. Ok, I'll be honest, the running bit kind of ended about ten-years ago. But still. Held on Patriot's Day on the third Monday of April, the event marks the real beginning of spring for us Bostonians. In the weeks leading up to the race, the air changes from biting cold to mild (and by mild, I'm talking about 40 degrees. Really). The sun sets later in the day, making the days feel languorously infinite. Tulip leaves sprout from the earth while landscapers park their trucks along the neighborhood streets ready to christen lawns in desperate need of care. And the Passover and Easter holidays underscore the importance of reflection, rebirth, and reminiscing about running Boston. The 118th running of this year's race takes place on April 21, 2014 marking the first anniversary of the marathon bombings. As Bostonians, we have always been Boston Strong. Only now we are stronger, more determine