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Category: City Life

  • Early Morning Walk, Shadows and Light

    CHE_3991 - Version 22013-04-04-early-morning-walk-shadows-sun-architecture-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Marlborough Street before 8 am can be a streetscape gallery of shadows and light with that cool, blue tone that is the hallmark of morning light.

    “Find beauty not only in the thing itself but in the pattern
    of the shadows, the light and dark which that thing provides.”
    (Junichiro Tanizaki– Japanese Author 1886 – 1965)

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

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  • Early Morning Walk, Shadows and Light

    CHE_3991 - Version 22013-04-04-early-morning-walk-shadows-sun-architecture-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Marlborough Street before 8 am can be a streetscape gallery of shadows and light with that cool, blue tone that is the hallmark of morning light.

    “Find beauty not only in the thing itself but in the pattern
    of the shadows, the light and dark which that thing provides.”
    (Junichiro Tanizaki– Japanese Author 1886 – 1965)

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    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.

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

    CHE_6069 - Version 22013-04-21-Boston-police-impact-zone-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    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

    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.

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

    CHE_6069 - Version 22013-04-21-Boston-police-impact-zone-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    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.

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

    CHE_6069 - Version 22013-04-21-Boston-police-impact-zone-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    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.

  • Magnolias for Respite: Boston at Its Most Beautiful

    CHE_5817 - Version 22013-04-17-boston-backbay-magnolias-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    This week, the Back Bay magnolias were in perfect bloom. We hope these photos will help you take a moment of respite to think about the beauty of our city as we begin to heal.

    CHE_5753 - Version 22013-04-17-boston-backbay-magnolias-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Pink or white they are all beautiful.

    DSC_3389 - Version 22013-04-17-boston-backbay-magnolias-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Single blooms or rows of trees, they do lift your spirits.

    CHE_5801 - Version 22013-04-17-boston-backbay-magnolias-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    The white bloom first, then pink, and finally mauve.

    CHE_5656 - Version 22013-04-15-boston-backbay-magnolias-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    And, today is our puppy Poppy’s first birthday so these flowers are a bouquet for our little love. 

    These and many more of our photographs are available as prints or to put on merchandise at our BostonZest Photo Gallery. Here’s the link to the Magnolia collection.

     

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

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  • Magnolias for Respite: Boston at Its Most Beautiful

    CHE_5817 - Version 22013-04-17-boston-backbay-magnolias-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    This week, the Back Bay magnolias were in perfect bloom. We hope these photos will help you take a moment of respite to think about the beauty of our city as we begin to heal.

    CHE_5753 - Version 22013-04-17-boston-backbay-magnolias-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Pink or white they are all beautiful.

    DSC_3389 - Version 22013-04-17-boston-backbay-magnolias-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Single blooms or rows of trees, they do lift your spirits.

    CHE_5801 - Version 22013-04-17-boston-backbay-magnolias-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    The white bloom first, then pink, and finally mauve.

    CHE_5656 - Version 22013-04-15-boston-backbay-magnolias-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    And, today is our puppy Poppy’s first birthday so these flowers are a bouquet for our little love. 

    These and many more of our photographs are available as prints or to put on merchandise at our BostonZest Photo Gallery. Here’s the link to the Magnolia collection.

     

    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 & Ed Cherubino  

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  • Magnolias for Respite: Boston at Its Most Beautiful

    CHE_5817 - Version 22013-04-17-boston-backbay-magnolias-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    This week, the Back Bay magnolias were in perfect bloom. We hope these photos will help you take a moment of respite to think about the beauty of our city as we begin to heal.

    CHE_5753 - Version 22013-04-17-boston-backbay-magnolias-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Pink or white they are all beautiful.

    DSC_3389 - Version 22013-04-17-boston-backbay-magnolias-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Single blooms or rows of trees, they do lift your spirits.

    CHE_5801 - Version 22013-04-17-boston-backbay-magnolias-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    The white bloom first, then pink, and finally mauve.

    CHE_5656 - Version 22013-04-15-boston-backbay-magnolias-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    And, today is our puppy Poppy’s first birthday so these flowers are a bouquet for our little love. 

    These and many more of our photographs are available as prints or to put on merchandise at our BostonZest Photo Gallery. Here’s the link to the Magnolia collection.

     

    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 & Ed Cherubino  

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  • Back Bay Sun Our Friday Link

    Backbay Sun cover 04.16.13

    Friends and neighbors have had a hard time finding copies of the Back Bay Sun that came out on Tuesday. Many of the places where you can usually pick up a copy were inside the restricted area. 

    You can read some of the stories at the newspaper's website www.backbaysun.com and download a copy of the paper by clicking on the "Full Print Edition" icon in the left hand column. The new issue is usually on the website by Wednesday of each week. Since that icon only lasts until the next paper is pubished, we have uploaded a copy to this link so that you can find it anytime.

    (Remember, this weekly paper was completed before the Marathon Bombing. But, it might be good to remember how the week started out and read about normal happenings in the neighborhood.)

    Here's a list of the places where you can pick up a copy of The Back Bay Sun once all the streets are open. We usually get ours in the Circulation Room at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square. There, you'll also find copies of the Beacon Hill Times and the North End Regional Review. 

    Screen shot 2013-04-18 at 8.49.57 AM
    Here's a list of the other places where you can find copies of this local paper. 

    Disclosure: Yes, that is one of Penny's photos on the cover. The Independent Newspaper Group, owner of all three of these papers, is one of our freelance clients and you'll see our photographs, columns, and articles in their newpapers. 

    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 (Location list courtesy of the Back Bay Sun.)

    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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  • Back Bay Sun Our Friday Link

    Backbay Sun cover 04.16.13

    Friends and neighbors have had a hard time finding copies of the Back Bay Sun that came out on Tuesday. Many of the places where you can usually pick up a copy were inside the restricted area. 

    You can read some of the stories at the newspaper's website www.backbaysun.com and download a copy of the paper by clicking on the "Full Print Edition" icon in the left hand column. The new issue is usually on the website by Wednesday of each week. Since that icon only lasts until the next paper is pubished, we have uploaded a copy to this link so that you can find it anytime.

    (Remember, this weekly paper was completed before the Marathon Bombing. But, it might be good to remember how the week started out and read about normal happenings in the neighborhood.)

    Here's a list of the places where you can pick up a copy of The Back Bay Sun once all the streets are open. We usually get ours in the Circulation Room at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square. There, you'll also find copies of the Beacon Hill Times and the North End Regional Review. 

    Screen shot 2013-04-18 at 8.49.57 AM
    Here's a list of the other places where you can find copies of this local paper. 

    Disclosure: Yes, that is one of Penny's photos on the cover. The Independent Newspaper Group, owner of all three of these papers, is one of our freelance clients and you'll see our photographs, columns, and articles in their newpapers. 

    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 (Location list courtesy of the Back Bay Sun.)

    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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