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Massachusetts

  • Musings of Thoreau, Concord and Walden Pond

    Musings of Thoreau, Concord and Walden Pond

    While it may not be the hottest of places to visit, Concord and Walden Pond hold significant meaning for me. I first delved into the writings of Thoreau on ‘Civil Disobedience’ and ‘Walden’ when I was a young engineering student in the mid-1980s. It fascinated me that this American of the early 19th century was Read more

  • Musings on Spy Pond, Arlington MA

    Musings on Spy Pond, Arlington MA

    Spy Pond is one of many ponds in Massachusetts. It is not particularly unique to be called a tourist attraction. However, to me it holds a special significance. During the early 90s, I lived in Arlington. When I had my first daughter, we often visited Spy Pond to watch the geese and get some of Read more

  • The Gillette Experience and the Big game

    The Gillette Experience and the Big game

    The game on Monday night was special to me for two reasons. The University of Denver was my old Alma mater, and New England is the home of MIT, my last Alma Mater. Watching home teams of my two Alma maters at the Gillette stadium was a surreal experience. We braved our way, sitting in Read more

  • Boloco Inspired Burritos, Boston Massachusetts

    Boloco Inspired Burritos, Boston Massachusetts

    This week, I got to try a sandwich at yet another downtown sandwich shop, Boloco Inspired Burritos, on Federal Street. I was impressed. Boloco is a nice and clean restaurant with a smallseating area. I did not try their traditional burrito. Taking the advice of a friend, I tried theBangkok Chicken. It was delicious.It was Read more

  • Restaurant Review: Kasbah Moroccan Restaurant and Lounge

    Restaurant Review: Kasbah Moroccan Restaurant and Lounge

    Located in Winchester MA, Kashbah is one of two popular Morrocan restaurants in the Boston area. I have made two visits there, so far. The restaurant offers live entertainment with a singer who croons Egyptian tunes and is ably assisted by a skilled viola player. There is also the trademark Moroccan belly dancing and good Read more

  • Kelly’s Roast Beef at Revere Beach

    Kelly’s Roast Beef at Revere Beach

    Established in the 50s, Kelly‘s on Revere Beach is almost a Historical monument in the area, well known and worshiped by New Englanders for their roast beef sandwiches and clams. This visit to the restaurant marked the grand finale to the nights’ festivities, having seen the fireworks and the sand sculptures earlier. Kelly’s has several Read more