It’s been a long time since I’ve had a rant. After an experience yesterday with a woman on the street, in tears because of how she was treated by this ‘city on a hill’ I… More
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#BostonStrong – Marathon 2014
The sky is clear blue and the weather is perfect. We can hear cheers from onlookers as we walk toward our spot – the spot where we cheer on marathon runners (whether they like it… More
Rules for Using Boston’s Transit System
Rules for Using Boston’s Transit System by one who knows. Welcome to our fair city! There are a couple of things you need to know should you decide to utilize our ‘world-class‘ transit system. 1.… More
Boston Christmas Trees – A Family Tradition
In our family the Hallmark picture postcard of a family out in the open air, bundled up with hats and mittens dragging the freshly cut pine Christmas tree across newly fallen snow is a picture… More
Perfecting the Bostonian Stink Eye
There’s nothing quite like a Monday morning. Determined to press forward with a good attitude, despite limited sleep and still longing for the comfort that is my pillow, I decide I will conquer the Monday morning blues.… More
Bucharest to Boston: Little Immigrant Girl
“Be honest with me…Did you just ask me to come with you to Seattle because no one else could?” The words took me by surprise. They were from Mariuca, a capable woman and excellent… More
Discovering Emily
I have just discovered Emily of New Moon. Those of you who are familiar with her are probably shaking your heads, saying “It took you long enough!” Doubtless there are countless blogs and stories written… More
About
Hi! I’m Marilyn… I’m a public health nurse and writer who lives between worlds, but mostly in Boston. I was raised in the country of Pakistan, gave birth to five children on three continents and… More