James Landau on State Street
"It's kinda ugly... Richard Lambert and I are hanging out on State Street when James rolls up. We ask him how he feels about car-free State Street...
The Curtin Clan of Reading, Massachusetts
My cousin Donald once confided, “Those times in your life when things turn to shit – that’s the Curtin in you.” Obviously, he was speaking from experience. I declined to offer much in the way of acknowledgement as this topic…
My Jury Duty Escapades
Doing my civic duty over the years Perspective I just completed another jury duty cycle; I checked in each day, but was never called in. I wanted to serve even though my wife told me at every turn how to…
My Confrontation with the FedEx Photo Enforcers
It started with a photo. Well, not this photo. This is the prizewinning street photography shot I took just seconds after I first encountered two young women on State Street. It was early, not many people out at that time,…
Fantasizing About Travel
Like everyone else this year, I’ve fantasized about travel. First to loved ones near and far, but then more exotic places, too. A recent getaway wishlist quickly filled the back of an envelope: Austin, Bend, the San Juan Islands, Nova…