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Truly Boston’s Finest: Police, Fire & EMS Dispatchers Too!

Two Boston Police officers stopped to hold a conversation in front of one of the barricades near Copley Square on Sunday. Penny noticed the sign someone had posted that was visible between them, "Truly Boston's Finest."

After years of working in the media, we often follow the operations of Boston's first responders on radio scanners. We listened a lot last week.

We'd like to add the calm, collected, resourceful police, fire, and EMS dispatchers to the city's list of heroes. Their work was impressive during this crisis. We heard thanks and praise for outstanding work, over the radio, from commanding officers. However, this group has not yet been given the public credit they deserve.

Spread the word. We have great dispatchers here in Boston and they are a vital part of the team. Truly Boston's Finest!

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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino

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April 22, 2013
Truly Boston’s Finest: Police, Fire & EMS Dispatchers Too!

Two Boston Police officers stopped to hold a conversation in front of one of the barricades near Copley Square on Sunday. Penny noticed the sign someone had posted that was visible between them, "Truly Boston's Finest."

After years of working in the media, we often follow the operations of Boston's first responders on radio scanners. We listened a lot last week.

We'd like to add the calm, collected, resourceful police, fire, and EMS dispatchers to the city's list of heroes. Their work was impressive during this crisis. We heard thanks and praise for outstanding work, over the radio, from commanding officers. However, this group has not yet been given the public credit they deserve.

Spread the word. We have great dispatchers here in Boston and they are a vital part of the team. Truly Boston's Finest!

Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

Details:

Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

April 22, 2013
Truly Boston’s Finest: Police, Fire & EMS Dispatchers Too!

Two Boston Police officers stopped to hold a conversation in front of one of the barricades near Copley Square on Sunday. Penny noticed the sign someone had posted that was visible between them, "Truly Boston's Finest."

After years of working in the media, we often follow the operations of Boston's first responders on radio scanners. We listened a lot last week.

We'd like to add the calm, collected, resourceful police, fire, and EMS dispatchers to the city's list of heroes. Their work was impressive during this crisis. We heard thanks and praise for outstanding work, over the radio, from commanding officers. However, this group has not yet been given the public credit they deserve.

Spread the word. We have great dispatchers here in Boston and they are a vital part of the team. Truly Boston's Finest!

Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

Details:

Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

April 22, 2013
Early Spring: Henry Thoreau and Climate Change at The Concord Museum

We have a double Friday Link, today. First is The Garden Club of the Back Bay's blog that keeps us informed about wonderful programs, events, and exhibitions.

This week, they pointed out "Early Spring: Henry Thoreau and Climate Change" which opens this weekend at The Concord Museum.

The Concord Museum Says:

"Early Spring: Henry Thoreau and Climate Change, a ground-breaking exhibition at the Concord Museum from April 12 through September 15, 2013, explores three centuries of careful observation of seasonal natural phenomena in Concord, a pool of data on the relationship between climate and biology that is essentially without parallel in North America. The exhibition also provides an extraordinary opportunity to examine the Concord Museum’s renowned Thoreau collection that includes the desk on which Thoreau wrote Walden, together with examples of his original field notes, journal recordings, seasonal charts, and botanical specimens. This material has never before been exhibited together."

In additon to putting a visit to this exhibition on your calendar, there are links to ways that you can become part of this ongoing examination of climate change on the exhibition page.

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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: screenshot courtesy of the Concord Museum.

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April 12, 2013
Early Spring: Henry Thoreau and Climate Change at The Concord Museum

We have a double Friday Link, today. First is The Garden Club of the Back Bay's blog that keeps us informed about wonderful programs, events, and exhibitions.

This week, they pointed out "Early Spring: Henry Thoreau and Climate Change" which opens this weekend at The Concord Museum.

The Concord Museum Says:

"Early Spring: Henry Thoreau and Climate Change, a ground-breaking exhibition at the Concord Museum from April 12 through September 15, 2013, explores three centuries of careful observation of seasonal natural phenomena in Concord, a pool of data on the relationship between climate and biology that is essentially without parallel in North America. The exhibition also provides an extraordinary opportunity to examine the Concord Museum’s renowned Thoreau collection that includes the desk on which Thoreau wrote Walden, together with examples of his original field notes, journal recordings, seasonal charts, and botanical specimens. This material has never before been exhibited together."

In additon to putting a visit to this exhibition on your calendar, there are links to ways that you can become part of this ongoing examination of climate change on the exhibition page.

Thanks to everyone who clicks over to Amazon from here to do their shopping. We appreciate your support. It doesn't cost you any more but they put a few coins in our tip jar.

What's on your Spring Shopping List? Click here for Spring Season Savings over at Amazon.

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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: screenshot courtesy of the Concord Museum.

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

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The Japanese Lantern in The Public Garden – New & Historic Photos

What would Thoreau do? A closed dump, a proposed bus depot and a dream of protected land

Concord Museum "Bloom" Event

Scientists Warm Up to Thoreau

April 12, 2013
Early Spring: Henry Thoreau and Climate Change at The Concord Museum

We have a double Friday Link, today. First is The Garden Club of the Back Bay's blog that keeps us informed about wonderful programs, events, and exhibitions.

This week, they pointed out "Early Spring: Henry Thoreau and Climate Change" which opens this weekend at The Concord Museum.

The Concord Museum Says:

"Early Spring: Henry Thoreau and Climate Change, a ground-breaking exhibition at the Concord Museum from April 12 through September 15, 2013, explores three centuries of careful observation of seasonal natural phenomena in Concord, a pool of data on the relationship between climate and biology that is essentially without parallel in North America. The exhibition also provides an extraordinary opportunity to examine the Concord Museum’s renowned Thoreau collection that includes the desk on which Thoreau wrote Walden, together with examples of his original field notes, journal recordings, seasonal charts, and botanical specimens. This material has never before been exhibited together."

In additon to putting a visit to this exhibition on your calendar, there are links to ways that you can become part of this ongoing examination of climate change on the exhibition page.

Thanks to everyone who clicks over to Amazon from here to do their shopping. We appreciate your support. It doesn't cost you any more but they put a few coins in our tip jar.

What's on your Spring Shopping List? Click here for Spring Season Savings over at Amazon.

Details:

Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: screenshot courtesy of the Concord Museum.

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

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What would Thoreau do? A closed dump, a proposed bus depot and a dream of protected land

Concord Museum "Bloom" Event

Scientists Warm Up to Thoreau

April 12, 2013
March Sparkles with Argyle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut – It’s a Sure Thing!
Unlike the often unpredictable month of March (heat waves, Ides of March, sequestration … ), Argyle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut is a sure thing! While we’re always looking for a worthy sparkler that’s capable of wowing us as we celebrate the arrival of a new month, this astonishing bottle of wine actually is the celebration.

52% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 3% Pinot Meunier

As longtime Argyle fans, we’ve come to expect greatness, but this sparkler gets an extra star.
Penny thinks it, ”makes its Argyle pinot roots very apparent! Not only do you taste pinot, but Argyle pinot! This must have made Rollin smile.” (The man behind Argyle, Rollin Soles, told us about his love of pinot noir and sparkling wine in this 2011 Video Interview .)

We both say, “Don’t over-chill this gem.” While we loved the cold bubbles, it doesn’t need cold. Drink through the temperatures. This wine deserves the respect you’d give a Krug!"

Ed tasted, “Vanilla … butter” and suggested, “rolling it around in your mouth for maximum flavor.”

Argyle Wines 2001 Extended Tirage Brut Tasting Notes include:
- Nose – “honey drizzled chevre on warm toasted artisan bread” … “brioche”
- “delicate, tiny bubbles”
- “creamy yet … clean acidity”
- Flavors, “vanilla bean, creme brulee, baked pear”…“hints of licorice, peach, spun sugar.”
Although the 2001 Extended Tirage is officially Sold Out, you still might be able to find a bottle, or you could simply move on to the 2002 version. Judging from its stellar reviews, you will not be disappointed.

Here’s to March! We’re ready for whatever it brings!

Argyle’s Rollin Soles Talks Wine with BostonZest (VIDEO)

Featured bottle of Aryle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut from Gordon’s Fine Wines & Liquors

Our Sparkling Resolution

Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List

Want to learn more about wine? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site! Here are three of our favorite wine books.

The Food Lover's Guide to Wine

The New Wine Lover's Companion

The Wine Bible

Details:

Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.
March 1, 2013
March Sparkles with Argyle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut – It’s a Sure Thing!
Unlike the often unpredictable month of March (heat waves, Ides of March, sequestration … ), Argyle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut is a sure thing! While we’re always looking for a worthy sparkler that’s capable of wowing us as we celebrate the arrival of a new month, this astonishing bottle of wine actually is the celebration.

52% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 3% Pinot Meunier

As longtime Argyle fans, we’ve come to expect greatness, but this sparkler gets an extra star.
Penny thinks it, ”makes its Argyle pinot roots very apparent! Not only do you taste pinot, but Argyle pinot! This must have made Rollin smile.” (The man behind Argyle, Rollin Soles, told us about his love of pinot noir and sparkling wine in this 2011 Video Interview .)

We both say, “Don’t over-chill this gem.” While we loved the cold bubbles, it doesn’t need cold. Drink through the temperatures. This wine deserves the respect you’d give a Krug!"

Ed tasted, “Vanilla … butter” and suggested, “rolling it around in your mouth for maximum flavor.”

Argyle Wines 2001 Extended Tirage Brut Tasting Notes include:
- Nose – “honey drizzled chevre on warm toasted artisan bread” … “brioche”
- “delicate, tiny bubbles”
- “creamy yet … clean acidity”
- Flavors, “vanilla bean, creme brulee, baked pear”…“hints of licorice, peach, spun sugar.”
Although the 2001 Extended Tirage is officially Sold Out, you still might be able to find a bottle, or you could simply move on to the 2002 version. Judging from its stellar reviews, you will not be disappointed.

Here’s to March! We’re ready for whatever it brings!

Argyle’s Rollin Soles Talks Wine with BostonZest (VIDEO)

Featured bottle of Aryle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut from Gordon’s Fine Wines & Liquors

Our Sparkling Resolution

Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List

Want to learn more about wine? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site! Here are three of our favorite wine books.

The Food Lover's Guide to Wine

The New Wine Lover's Companion

The Wine Bible

Details:

Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.
March 1, 2013
March Sparkles with Argyle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut – It’s a Sure Thing!
Unlike the often unpredictable month of March (heat waves, Ides of March, sequestration … ), Argyle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut is a sure thing! While we’re always looking for a worthy sparkler that’s capable of wowing us as we celebrate the arrival of a new month, this astonishing bottle of wine actually is the celebration.

52% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 3% Pinot Meunier

As longtime Argyle fans, we’ve come to expect greatness, but this sparkler gets an extra star.
Penny thinks it, ”makes its Argyle pinot roots very apparent! Not only do you taste pinot, but Argyle pinot! This must have made Rollin smile.” (The man behind Argyle, Rollin Soles, told us about his love of pinot noir and sparkling wine in this 2011 Video Interview .)

We both say, “Don’t over-chill this gem.” While we loved the cold bubbles, it doesn’t need cold. Drink through the temperatures. This wine deserves the respect you’d give a Krug!"

Ed tasted, “Vanilla … butter” and suggested, “rolling it around in your mouth for maximum flavor.”

Argyle Wines 2001 Extended Tirage Brut Tasting Notes include:
- Nose – “honey drizzled chevre on warm toasted artisan bread” … “brioche”
- “delicate, tiny bubbles”
- “creamy yet … clean acidity”
- Flavors, “vanilla bean, creme brulee, baked pear”…“hints of licorice, peach, spun sugar.”
Although the 2001 Extended Tirage is officially Sold Out, you still might be able to find a bottle, or you could simply move on to the 2002 version. Judging from its stellar reviews, you will not be disappointed.

Here’s to March! We’re ready for whatever it brings!

Argyle’s Rollin Soles Talks Wine with BostonZest (VIDEO)

Featured bottle of Aryle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut from Gordon’s Fine Wines & Liquors

Our Sparkling Resolution

Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List

Want to learn more about wine? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site! Here are three of our favorite wine books.

The Food Lover's Guide to Wine

The New Wine Lover's Companion

The Wine Bible

Details:

Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.
March 1, 2013
We Recommend Drinking Boston (The Book!)
Boston journalist Stephanie Schorow obviously did a lot of research for her new book, Drinking Boston: A History of the City and Its Spirits. But, we bet she had fun doing it!

But, seriously, she really did collect a lot of information in preparing to write this book. As perpetual students of Boston's rich history, we loved learning so many new aspects and seeing how alcohol, the places where drinking took place, and social reformer movements fit into what we already know.

The book takes you on a time travel trek from inside Boston’s first colonial taverns, through the saloon era, on to Prohibition, stopping at the 1930s and 1940s nightclub scene, and bringing you right up to the current craft cocktail movement. Did you know that early taverns sometimes served as courtrooms?

Along the way Schorow delves into the issues of class, social reform, and reminds you of the breweries, neighborhood bars, and some of the people who were an important part of what she calls a “…drinking town.”

Put Drinking Boston On Your Gift List
- This book will make a great gift for anyone who loves Boston history and would like to see it through a different perspective.
- It can help a newcomer to the city understand references to places like Scollay Square and many beloved neighborhood bars.
- It’s peppered with background and cocktail recipes for your favorite mixologist.
- And, it includes a great collection of photos.
Here's Jackson Cannon from The Hawthorne, Eastern Standard, and Island Creek Oyster Bar.

You'll learn more about him as Drinking Boston moves into Boston's current craft cocktail scene. Schorow also takes you on visits with Patrick Sullivan, Robert "Cleve' Toomey, Misty Kalkofen, Todd Maul and others who are a part of the scene.

The book wraps up with a glossary of drinks and cocktail lingo to help you communicate with your favorite person behind the bar.

You'll find Drinking Boston: A History of the City and Its Spirits in local bookstores or you can buy it through us on Amazon.

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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: Courtesy of Union Park Press, Photo of Jackson Cannon by Stephanie Schorow

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