When we saw a headline about a “forest bath” in an on-line publication the other day, we initially took its meaning literally. But the article was not about physically bathing in the woods. Rather, it pointed out that there have…
Category: Editorials
Sundays aren’t Fun Anymore
Some years back, amid the Patriots’ long string of success, we wrote that New England fans should enjoy the ride, because it inevitably would come to an end. We’ve been Pats’ fans since the 1960s, so unlike younger fans, we’ve…
Letter to the Editor
Boston Vulnerable to Sea-Level Rise Dear Editor Hurricane’s Ida’s devastating impacts on Florida’s seacoast communities provide a stark warning to Boston which is similarly vulnerable to the combined impacts of storm surges and sea level rise which is universally predicted…
Hurricane Fiona Was A Warning
We’re all aware by now that climate change is dramatically impacting our weather, particularly by increasing the intensity of major weather events such as hurricanes. In our little corner of the world, significant weather events have been few and far…
Alcohol Ignition Interlocks Would Be a Good Idea
The National Highway Transportation Board (NTSB) recently made the recommendation that automobile manufacturers should be required to install ignition interlock devices (IID) into all new motor vehicles to prevent those who drink alcohol from operating a motor vehicle. According to…
Letters to the Editor
Misunderstanding Homelessness To the Editor, I was unpleasantly surprised by the choice to publish the “Homeless Problem” letter in the Sept. 15 edition — especially as it was printed right next to an editorial rightly acknowledging that the War On…
Alcohol Abuse Is Still Problem #1
Two years ago the voters of Oregon approved a measure that decriminalized the possession of small amounts of even the most dangerous drugs, while also mandating that tax revenue from the sale of marijuana (which Oregon legalized in 2014) be…
What’s With All the Coverage of the British Monarchy?
The passing last week of Queen Elizabeth II saddened all of us. She was a great woman who epitomized what used to be called noblesse oblige, the idea that nobility extends beyond mere entitlement, requiring people who hold such status…
Letter to the Editor
Homeless Problem To the Editor, In case you are not aware we as citizens -who enjoy the Charles River every day for running, biking and walking – have roughly 12 homeless people living on the Charles between Mass Ave. bridge…
Guest Op-Ed: Will You Own an Electric Car?
Dr. Glenn Mollette Will you own an electric car? If you live long enough and that’s all that is being made, you probably will. Many of us we’ll hold out for as long as possible. I’m all for electric…