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Musings on Assimilation: Part Two
Something quite specific prompted last week’s rather generic musings on assimilation. The New Yorker article of May 25, 2026 by Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, “In Plain Sight.” The article chronicles the saga of Djena, brought from Guinea at age ten, to serve … Continue reading
Musings on Assimilation: Part One
When immigrants arrive in the United States, or anywhere really, they bring the culture and lived experience of their native country with them. As they encounter the realities of a new nation, they must determine—sometimes consciously, more often through a … Continue reading
My Jericho Experience
For the past few years the most rewarding work I’ve done is with incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people. Attending parole hearings as an ombudsman, working one-on-one with inmates preparing for their parole hearings, meeting with recently paroled men through the … Continue reading
Say His Name
Israel Martinez: December 6, 1958 to April 30, 2026 The first time I met Israel Martinez, I realized he was a man of substance, a person wizened by experience and reflection. I was keen to assist him any way I … Continue reading
Serious Theater, Perfectly Executed
Oedipus el Rey Written by Luis AlfaroDirected by Loretta Greco The Huntington Roberts Studio Theatre May 14 – June 14, 2026 The power of our foundational stories; the myths, fables, and legends shared across time and culture; is rooted in … Continue reading
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Spending Down Retirement
Two weeks ago, I cracked open a spigot I’ve been avoiding for some time. Might as well turn the faucet on full flow. Turns out, I have a lot of money. Not billionaire money. Not crazy amounts that would take … Continue reading
Something Rotten is Soooo Good
Something Rotten Music & Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick & Karey Kirkpatrick Book by Karey Kirkpatrick & John O’Farrell Directed by Ilana Ransom Toeplitz Lyric Stage Boston May 1 – June 7, 2026 It only takes a moment to realize Something … Continue reading
Get Swept Away
Swept Away Book by John Logan Music and Lyrics by The Avett Brothers Directed by Jeremy Johnson Speakeasy Stage April 24 – May 23, 2026 Well before opera demanded that larger than life figures sing continuously to exorcise their emotions, … Continue reading
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What We Lose When We Go First Class
The next time you’re in the mood to knock around Paris and have an idle $16,000 burning a hole in your pocket, may I suggest flying “La Premiere” on Air France. When you’ve tired of the diversions offered by The … Continue reading
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Guinea Pig Blues
For the past ten years I’ve been a guinea pig, offering myself up to be studied at the altar of medical science. I’ve been in studies at MGH and BWH, at BU and Brandies, at Harvard and Tufts. I’ve been … Continue reading
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