Boston, Mass – Daddio has always been against the Pops. I understand his distaste for “Symphony Light,” but I am not too cool for the Pops. And the twins are not too cool for anything. So when the BSO sent us a mailer…
Beyond the Beach
Providenciales, Turks & Caicos – The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) are blessed with all the elements of a perfect Caribbean getaway: turquoise waters and fine-sand beaches; world-class diving and snorkeling; and a sophisticated chef-driven food scene. But many visitors never…
New England Picks for Kids
Somerville, Mass – I’ve been traipsing around the lower New England states to update the Lonely Planet USA guide. This big book covers a lot of territory, so we can’t give too much attention to any one place (in the…
A Fall Day in Boston
Boston, Mass – This is what Saturday should look like. We took the twins to Symphony Hall for the annual performance of Peter & the Wolf, by the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra. This is an annual event (read about our…
Peter & the Wolf
Boston, Massachusetts – I always envy those people at the symphony who are sitting in their seats, completely enraptured by the music, and discreetly conducting their own private orchestra. They know the music so well–at least they think they know…
Honk! Festival
Somerville, Mass – A brass band marched by, or rather, danced by, followed by a dozen crazy-talented hula-hoopers. Twin V clapped for the flag-waving Veterans for Peace. Twin S got happy feet. Daddio looked at me and shook his head.…
Boston Symphony Orchestra Family Concert
Boston, Mass – At the tender age of two years old, the twins are officially classical music buffs. They got their first dose at Symphony Hall, where the Boston Symphony Orchestra hosted its bi-annual family concert. What a thrill! We…