A peaceful resolution to any potential conflict where our sons and daughters are asked to put their necks on the line is always the most desirable option. But today I had a very interesting conversation with a gentleman who served in the Israeli Army. Not …
I’m thinking of the Donohue family this morning. I know they have waited very long time for this day. I can only imagine the things they have wanted to say and I’m sure they have all played it out a million times in their heads. …
I know Boston is packed with people from all over the world. It’s an attribute that makes the city as great as it is, and it’s largely due to our education institutions. But this doesn’t come without it’s drawbacks as well. You tend to find …
You could win a chance to watch the Red Sox win their first World Series in Boston since 1918! For 20 bucks you can help support the Kevin Cellucci Foundation. Here’s some details from the organizers : A BIG THANK YOU to The Kaitlyn Keaney …
A 17 year old kid throws a single punch in an altercation in which an MIT student gets stabbed to death. Does that 17 year old kid deserve a life sentence even though he was not the one who stabbed the student? Is he still …
It’s time to get your ass to the polls and vote for Marty Walsh. Then take some pictures of you and yours supporting Marty Walsh and send them to me at dotrat@dotrat.com I will be posting them on our website today! Do you need a …
The plan was to go at length for the many reasons why you should be voting for Marty Walsh tomorrow. Instead, I will defer to the incredible piece written by fellow Dot Rat Joyce Linehan called “Why Marty?” that you can see on her blog …
“We sit beneath the night sky by the whisper of the wind’s song and the quiet of darkness and they are never far. Those we have loved and cherished, those who have changed our lives in some small or profound way are closer than we …
Those of you familiar with the neighborhood may have heard of him. He could be often seen driving a sport bike around the neighborhood or an expensive German luxury car. Or even hanging out with a famous athlete or two. He’s always been a bit …
I just wanted to take a moment and acknowledge the awesome story the Dorchester Reporter did on Jane Richard today. Seeing her standing there with a huge smile on her face kind of made all my problems seem very petty and small. Jane fought like …