by David | Dec 12, 2008 | photo
Earlier this week I was lucky enough to see and hear photographer Larry Fink show and discuss his work in a lecture sponsored by the Photographic Resource Center. The event was beset by awful weather and several technical difficulties but Fink’s genius and...
by David | Dec 9, 2008 | culture, economics
I took one of those networking meetings this morning. It was unusual because someone was seeking my help and advice, not the other way around. I hope I didn’t damage her career too much, and at the end of the meeting, I offered her a deal which I call The...
by David | Dec 8, 2008 | urbanism
On Friday, the Cambridge police department moved out of its 75 year old Central Square headquarters, heading for a new facility in East Cambridge. In an unrelated incident on the same day, about two blocks away, somebody not very gently removed the lock on the door...
by David | Dec 7, 2008 | eating, urbanism
After catching up with Gibraltarian M at 1369 in Central, I took an errand ramble around the neighborhood and popped into Mariposa Bakery on impulse. On the counter, unlabeled, was a basket of scones that turned out to be cheddar-scallion, one of my favorites. The...
by David | Dec 7, 2008 | photo, urbanism
It happened rather suddenly, it seems to me. There’s no denying now, that’s for sure. Compare to Cronin Park in July.
