Earlier in the week, Rika spotted the potential for damage on the top of Mr. Garrison's head and perhaps that called for stronger cleaning materials than the mild ones this group normally uses.
Okay team, it's time for us to share some of the pastimes and events that we're looking forward to this February.
Abolitionist Lucy Stone gazes at slave Phillis Wheatley on the Boston Women's Memorial on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall.
Black History Month
This month has a theme, Black History Month, that fits into Boston's historical culture. The people of Boston were an important part of the abolitionist movement. We have a wonderful Black Heritage Trail and this year the Museum of Fine arts has some exceptional offerings like the Gordon Parks exhibition. In a city with so much history, it can be good to focus on one aspect like this, from time to time.
Abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison sits two blocks away on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall.
February Events
If you're a visitor to Boston, you should know that we have a long weekend on February 14-16 to celebrate Presidents' Day.
On the other hand, some hotels will be offering special romantic packages since this is not the busiest month of the year. Locals might consider a staycation weekend tucked into a romantic hotel in the city.
Few Conventions This Month
On the convention front, there are just two events that might impact hotel prices. One in the seaport area, where it will have much less impact on the lives of Bostonians and visitors, is projecting about 16,000 visitors from the 4th to the 6th. And, at the Hynes in the Back Bay, 5,000 conventioneers are expected on the 26th and 27th.
Penny has started this same conversion over on the Trip Advisor Boston Forum to give some background for visitors to our fair city and for the locals who volunteer on that forum to trade ideas with one another. You'll find additional ideas at this link.
Your Turn
We hope you'll join in and make this a conversation here. Add your comments below or follow us on Twitter and send your ideas to us there. Just put @BostonZest in your message and we'll get it.
Who's next?
What are your favorite February pastimes?
What events are you planning to attend this month?
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This geranium ground cover is confused about the season and was putting out blooms earlier this week. When I mentioned this to a garden expert, she said she's seen a lot of strange plant behavior this fall.
What have you spotted?
While elsewhere around the city the fall foliage is still putting on a show.
But, my favorite shots are of leaves as they gather in natural groups on surfaces like this granite. I enjoy the shapes and shades of individual leaves and their ever changing colors.
Or, when the family of leaves from one tree fall in profusion onto a surface like this evergreen hedge.
Are you a big picture or close up leaf lover?
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This bicycle was first spotted in late November chained to a park fence right in back of a sign that says "No Bikes Allowed." It was ironic enough for Penny to take a photo of it.
By December 12th, it had moved out past the fence and someone had added a warning cone…
and a ticket to the scene.
Yesterday, all that was left was the rear tire and the lock.
EDIT: Sometime today or tomorrow even this may disappear under a drift of snow!
By the way, if anyone is keeping track, these are two more signs to add to the "Menino Removal List." The back-to-back pair of signs is at Dartmouth Street and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall.
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This bicycle was first spotted in late November chained to a park fence right in back of a sign that says "No Bikes Allowed." It was ironic enough for Penny to take a photo of it.
By December 12th, it had moved out past the fence and someone had added a warning cone…
and a ticket to the scene.
Yesterday, all that was left was the rear tire and the lock.
EDIT: Sometime today or tomorrow even this may disappear under a drift of snow!
By the way, if anyone is keeping track, these are two more signs to add to the "Menino Removal List." The back-to-back pair of signs is at Dartmouth Street and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall.
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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.
This bicycle was first spotted in late November chained to a park fence right in back of a sign that says "No Bikes Allowed." It was ironic enough for Penny to take a photo of it.
By December 12th, it had moved out past the fence and someone had added a warning cone…
and a ticket to the scene.
Yesterday, all that was left was the rear tire and the lock.
EDIT: Sometime today or tomorrow even this may disappear under a drift of snow!
By the way, if anyone is keeping track, these are two more signs to add to the "Menino Removal List." The back-to-back pair of signs is at Dartmouth Street and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall.
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When temperatures rise, Boston residents and visitors settle onto benches in parks like the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. You’ll find few vacancies as the seats fill up with people reading, working, relaxing, eating, texting, and phoning.
While most people are reading phones or tablets, a few still prefer paper and ink books.
This converstation was full of hand gestures with breaks for taking notes.
Do you take it outside on hot days? Are the parks cooler than your home during a heatwave? Do you ever work in the park?
The first photo was selected for the covershot in this week's Back Bay Sun.
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.
Disclosure:The Independent Newspaper Group, owner of 12 local papers, is one of our freelance clients and you'll see our photographs, columns, and articles in their newpapers.
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When temperatures rise, Boston residents and visitors settle onto benches in parks like the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. You’ll find few vacancies as the seats fill up with people reading, working, relaxing, eating, texting, and phoning.
While most people are reading phones or tablets, a few still prefer paper and ink books.
This converstation was full of hand gestures with breaks for taking notes.
Do you take it outside on hot days? Are the parks cooler than your home during a heatwave? Do you ever work in the park?
The first photo was selected for the covershot in this week's Back Bay Sun.
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.
Disclosure:The Independent Newspaper Group, owner of 12 local 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 Birthday or Wedding gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!
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.
When temperatures rise, Boston residents and visitors settle onto benches in parks like the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. You’ll find few vacancies as the seats fill up with people reading, working, relaxing, eating, texting, and phoning.
While most people are reading phones or tablets, a few still prefer paper and ink books.
This converstation was full of hand gestures with breaks for taking notes.
Do you take it outside on hot days? Are the parks cooler than your home during a heatwave? Do you ever work in the park?
The first photo was selected for the covershot in this week's Back Bay Sun.
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.
Disclosure:The Independent Newspaper Group, owner of 12 local 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 Birthday or Wedding gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!
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.
