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It’s official…

It’s official…

The Georgoulopoulos brothers have sold Ashmont Market. I am going to miss these guys. I wish them nothing but the best and would like to thank them for all they have done for the neighborhood over the years. My advice for the new owners…..dont change 

Spring is coming…

Spring is coming…

This is by far my favorite time of the year, March always snaps me out of my usual winter funk. You got St. Patty’s day, the clocks get turned ahead and the weather gets a little better every day. One of my favorite things to do around this time of year was to get the crew together, get the old Chevy washed and cruise into Boston. I would creep nice and slow through all the downtown hot spots and the colleges listening to funk, people watching and laughing with my boys.

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I miss those simple things….no cell phone constantly wrecking my plans….no appointments…..nobody to wait on. For some reason Spring always reminds me to take better care of that side of my brain that needs some meaningless and fun social interaction. With a 60 degree forecast for later this week, maybe it’s time to rally all the troops and play some hooky. A few beers on Newbury street never hurt anyone!!  😉

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Sex Panther…

Sex Panther…

So I’m walking through the mall the other day and decide to stop at Newbury Comics. While waiting in line I get punched in the face with this overwhelming smell. Turns out the kid in front of me decided to take a bath in Axe 

The phone vigilante…

The phone vigilante…

We live in a fast paced world…and cell phones are an arguable necessity these days. But you have a set of cool rules out there, or phone etiquette, you should adhere to. The public doesn’t give 2 sh*ts about your overdue car payment. Your kid’s 

25,000 hits and counting….

25,000 hits and counting….

Another milestone for DotRat.com ….. thanks to everyone for your support. I’m so excited for the future….. I think it’s time for a Dot Day dance!!

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The Dorchester Giant

The Dorchester Giant

The Dorchester Giant by Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894) THERE was a giant in time of old, A mighty one was he; He had a wife, but she was a scold, So he kept her shut in his mammoth fold; And he had children three. It 

Cheeseburgers for Nukes…

Cheeseburgers for Nukes…

So North Korea is giving up on further nuke testing and development in exchange for 240,000 tons of food aid.  Well this is good news, lets hope it sticks this time. Maybe Kim Jr. just loves Carls Jr. so much he just had to give 

So long Davy Jones….

So long Davy Jones….

I can’t say I was a huge Monkees fan but I did love the TV show on 56 when I was a kid. They definitely made their mark on the music world….Davy will be missed!

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A quick shout out…

A quick shout out…

Just wanted to send a quick shout out to Dennis Lynch. Glad your feeling better brotha! Let’s do some Starbucks soon!!