How lucky we were in Boston that the skies miraculously cleared just before the big July 4 concert! As the cannons of the 1812 Overture, faded, we all turned skyward to greet the fireworks… only to realize that the fog had rolled in fast and low, leaving just a little sliver of sparkly viewing. A […]
On fireworks and fireflies. When I finally moved into the city, the main criteria for choosing my apartment was that it had to have a view of the 4th of July fireworks. For many years, that show has been my main summer ritual. I’ve refused wonderful invitations and rearranged all sorts of other plans to […]