Well there was a monstrous shoot-out & a manhunt in Watertown where I work. I got a call this morning from a friend before leaving… what a crazy & historic night. One bombing suspect dead, one MIT officer dead. I almost can’t handle any more news radio, been listening for about two hours now. Businesses & the T shut down everywhere. The wonkiest part is the living suspect is only 19, throwing grenades at police. Jesus.
kimyadawson:
meghan-casey:
From Boston to Kabul with love.
See the original post here.
Humanity.
At work, we got texts from friends who were there at the finish line, who saw it all or at least heard it. The marathon is sacred to Bostonians & I remember watching it last year. Completely horrific & yet I am wholly inspired by how large groups deal with tragedy: by helping & celebrating the best in people.
benandjerrys:
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Dear God. My pals/cannoli purists in the North End would love this.
gemmacorrell:
wraps are terrible at wrapping y’know.
Nothing worse than dry falafel, I tell my street vendor all the time.
My very sweet housemate brought this home for me, it’s a gigantic map full of detailed guides for bikers across Boston proper & all the neighboring towns. I just spent a while reading through it, absorbing potential journeys & I noticed how close I am to work. I could bike there in less than half the time it takes me to ride the T, so you know my heart leaped thinking about that…
Went whale-watching on the coastline. It was awesome, except for the wind part + me forgetting a hair band.
Historic Boston Peeking Through by unknown
talc-p:
talc.
“about a Y”
Those seats look mighty comfortable compared to the trains here, also highly unsanitary. I was just wondering the other day why all of the T trains haven’t switched to plastic seating…
A lil’ family of Cherry Blossoms next to a smelly T stop near my abode, from after work today. They are some really resilient trees, especially this lot (did I mention this area was really smelly?) & I love that they’re such a hardy species but so gorgeous & delicate in bloom.
GPOY, “celebrating my sister’s dirty thirty at der cluurb” edition. I don’t go out a lot, but when I do, it gets a little berserk. People were giving me a wide berth on the dance floor… no regrets, tho.
