Summer Solstice

The sun sets over Bentley University, Waltham, MA.

Lockdown

On March 23, Governor Baker announced his first stay-at-home advisory effective March 24. 

 

Before the Storm

We didn't know it, but Covid-19 had already arrived in the United States. Some last images of gatherings before the world headed into isolation. (top to bottom) 13,000 people at a Bernie Sanders rally, the last major Boston event before lockdown; locals walking up famed Acorn Street; guests at an annual dinner; an audience at Greentown Labs, Somerville.

Museum of Family Prayer

A church service of vow renewals that were televised at the Museum of Family Prayer, affiliated with the Holy Cross Ministries in Easton, MA.The Museum is devoted largely to Father Patrick Peyton, the international missionary who coined the phrase "The family that prays together stays together." I later learned that my mother dictated for him at the Vincentian Institute in Albany, NY.

Boomtown Economy

A variety of public relations assignments for IT firms, pharmaceuticals, colleges and more. 

 

New Leadership

Faculty members at a Boston area college work as educators, mentors and researchers. 

 

Tech Goes Home

From their tiny office in Boston, Tech Goes Home does big things for the cause of "digital equity," bringing hardware, internet, and training to those without real world computer skills.

Last Shows

Concert-going was nearing a long sabbatical. (top) John Doe (X and the Knitters) and Kristin Hersch (Throwing Muses) perform at the City Winery; (bottom) Henri Smith and the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble at the Regatta Bar, Cambridge.

Play Hard

Activity is king at the architecturally alluring North Hill Retirement Community in Needham, MA.

Speaking

Thomas Pickering, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations at Tufts University, and Valerie Tutson, African tradition storyteller, at the JFK Library. During Q&A, in a moment of candor, Pickering said 'There is some kind of an odd love affair between Trump and Putin.' 

 

 

 

 

Ring in the New Decade

Is it a NASA discovery, or fireworks over Boston? Below: Members of the Red Rebel Brigade, a climate change activist group, welcome the New Year.

Washington Post Live

"Chasing Cancer," a forum hosted by the Washington Post, discussing patient experience and medical innovation, with Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, Larry Lucchino, and medical innovators. Boston, MA. Shot for the Washington Post.

The Faces of IT

Environmental portraits illustrate the flavor of an information technology office.

Dana Farber Cancer Research

The Fall Formal has raised over a half million dollars for cancer research since 2014.

Salem's Lot

(top) Halloween in Salem; (middle) would-be Mary Poppins with daughters; (bottom) woman reflects at the Salem Witch Trials Memorial.

Brewing Ideas

Executives and engineers discuss alternative energy projects at Greentown Labs, Somerville, MA.

Harvest Moon

A full moon shines over fishing ships in Newburyport Harbor, Massachusetts.

Scholarship Awards

Governor Baker and Massachusetts Department of Higher Education dignitaries were on Beacon Hill to present awards to the State's best and brightest.

Children's Health

A collection of speakers, panels and networking on the subject of pediatric medical devices, Boston, MA.

Saratoga

A beautiful late August day at Saratoga for the culmination of the racing season, the Travers Stakes.