Seafood Expo NA 2023

 There was a wide variety of savory fish courses at this Seafood Expo event. 

Fat Tuesday

Henri Smith, Ken Field, Amadee Castenell and Jerry Sabatini of the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble at Sculler's for Mardi Gras.

 

Stop Russia!

A large demonstration of Ukrainians and supporters protest the unprovoked Russian invasion of Eastern Ukraine at Trinity Church, Boston.

 

 

Chilled Pudding

Jennifer Coolidge was received by wild cheers as adoring fans crowded Harvard Square for the 2023 Hasty Pudding Award parade. The wind chill was sub-zero. Cambridge, MA

 

Nearing the End

The choir at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church, Cambridge, MA wearing covid masks on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. President Biden would declare the national emergency over in less than two months.

Now on Amazon!

A sneak preview of my new book, "American Snapshot," a collection of spontaneous photography from my amateur years to pro, with a discussion of realism and the imperfect beauty of snapshots. Foreward by Boris Fridman, art collector and curator of "Iliazd & Picasso." The book is available in paperback on Amazon at www.tinyurl.com/bdsd3eju. (below: New Year's Kiss 1994; White Wedding 2001, Bumblebee Ride 2013, Gay Pride 2008, Mardi Gras 2008.

Boris Fridman, Art Collector

Over the last several years I have had the tremendous pleasure of knowing Boris Fridman, international art collector and curator of major exhibitions in Europe. We have worked together on three compendium volumes of art and other publications that he has overseen. Boris collects artiste d'livre boxed sets of prints that were sold at exhibitions 1900-1980, and was kind enough to write the foreword to my forthcoming book "American Snapshot." (below: photo by Artyom Geodakyan / TASS, Meduza Magazine, print: Marc Chagall). 

      

The Colors

National anthems are sung and flags displayed at an embassy event in Boston.

   

Orangeade Sky

Fishing boats rest in Hull Bay during an early winter sunset.

 

Future CEO's

Members of a young women's entrepreneurial non-profit at a Boston area university.

Surgeon's Conference

A rooftop reception for a medical society conference included doctors from across New England.

 

Harvest Gold

It was a bumper year for autumn color, here: Concord's Wilson Farms (top); church steeples in Bolton; a horse farm in Berlin, MA; covered bridge, Henniker, NH. 

Speaker, Speaker

Corporate leaders, academic faculty and authors lead discussions during the return to offices and schoolrooms. 

North Shore, South Shore

 Editorial images: summer scenes in Ipswich and Scituate (bottom), Massachusetts. 

Porchfest

A Jamaica Plain band opted for a garage during Porchfest.

  

Historical Milestone

A resident at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital became the first African-American woman to graduate from the Harvard Emergency Medicine program.

Ming Tsai at Davios

College roommate Steve Difillippo hosted a Ming Tsai cooking demonstration for a local charity at his Seaport Davios location. Gourmet drinks and pastry-wrapped spring rolls were passed at the reception. 

   

Spring Awakening

The Boston Public Garden was crowded with sun seekers on a gorgeous Sunday in May. 

City in Pink

Shopping on charmed Charles Street Christmas Eve.

 

Nova Scotia & Boston Tree Lighting

I toured with Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston on the day of the Boston Tree Lighting. The tree is an annual gift that Nova Scotia brings to Boston in appreciation for the aid the City lent to Halifax in the aftermath of the massive munitions boat explosion in 1917. Below: meeting of American and Canadian representatives; the Premier viewing Governor Bill Weld's portrait; a meeting with Governor Baker; the Christmas Tree dedication; Boston Mayor-Elect Wu greets the audience; performer at the Tree Lighting.