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Holding out hope for the roses
Why does everything have to be so fragile? These bushes thrived for years with only the occasional dump of pureed banana peels at the roots. Why die now?
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East Boston — love at first fight
Some of the most striking scenes of the documentary "Never Be A Punching Bag For Nobody" depict the Maverick Street Mothers protest against Logan Airport in 1968.
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Stick a fork in it, Boston sports fans. We’re done.
What does the future hold? A double helping of Nothing Special.
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A word of thanks
Find a nice notecard — cherry blossoms, maybe, or a photo of sky. A fine-point gel pen provides an instrument of respect. You write an appreciative message and sign your name. Make sure you have a stamp.
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What my autistic son’s cold cheeseburgers taught me about bureaucracy
We spent a summer in an environment of organized stupidity, with all the exits blocked.
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Everyone is getting into the trademark game
Because — why not? There is ample precedent for what sound like frivolous filings with the US Patent and Trademark Office.
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The beauty of ugliness
The body positivity movement wants to call everyone beautiful. But what if instead of gazing into the mirror we smashed it?
