In 8 years…

In 8 years…

There is something special about my section of the neighborhood. Just like Martin, the Ashmont/Adams area is the place I grew up in…just two blocks from where Martin played with his friends just a couple of days ago. I’m not going to go at length 

For Martin…

For Martin…

I’m sad to learn tonight that the 8 year old killed at the marathon today was a boy named Martin from Dorchester. My heart is so heavy right now. If their is anything I can do on any level for Martin’s family, someone please reach 

Menino and Mom…

Menino and Mom…

So here I am, sitting at City Hospital (or Boston Medical Center for you youngins) in a wing of the hospital named for the Capo di tutti capi,(The Boss of all Bosses) Mayor Tom Menino. It’s surgery day for my mother, she’s finally having her 

Dot Rat Radio – Nowhere USA

Dot Rat Radio – Nowhere USA

We finally got Mark Doherty over to the cave to talk about his band Nowhere USA, his experiences, struggles and his hopes for the future. It was a long time coming and it made for a good podcast.

Support the Dot Day Parade and win $10,000…

Support the Dot Day Parade and win $10,000…

That’s right folks….10 grand! The Dorchester Day Parade Committee is getting ready to hold it’s 10K Cocktail$ & Ca$h Golden Gala on Friday April 19th at Florian Hall from 6:30PM till midnight. $100 will buy you a 1 in 300 chance to win $10,000 and 

St Patrick’s proposal…

St Patrick’s proposal…

So Mark Flaherty stole the show over in Southie yesterday…. Congrats to Mark and his bride to be Kathleen Duffy. I mean lets face it, this is one lucky lady. Do you know how many women would kill for a Richard Gere / Officer and 

Marguerite is a Dot Rat…

Marguerite is a Dot Rat…

My talented homie Marguerite Insolia from Massholes rockin the Dot Rat Official up near the Hollywood sign….really wasn’t expecting such a kick ass pic. Thanks Maggy! Check out her demo reel : Keep an eye on this girl….she’s going places! Follow her on Twittah! – @Midgerina Check out 

Good afternoon Southie…

Good afternoon Southie…

Well the madness is about to kick into high gear… After you get cockeyed and go home to relax….look what you get to watch tonight. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlGfG-seccU VH1 looks like it will be ignoring the statement our Governor issued this morning…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNxdX5bN2fo The amateurs are out 

Need a painter?

Need a painter?

It’s that time of year when you start looking to spruce up your property. Painting is usually top of the list so why not hire a Dot Rat? David Sword has been been in the business for quite some time and takes pride in what 

Get down!

Get down!

Check out the lengths people go through to get a cat out of a tree. If I was to put a pricetag on gear alone we are talking about 700 bucks. What if a branch snapped? Cats are not even that useful, all they do