Tag Archives: South End

Day 82: Coffee and curriculum development

Yet another great discovery a stone’s throw away from home – Flour Bakery, on the corner of Rutland Street and Washington Street. Excellent food, surrounded by interesting art. Developing a curriculum design that links student engagement with local community affairs … Continue reading

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Day 81: Coffee and notes

Today I discovered Jaho Coffee & Tea – an awesome cafe only a couple of blocks away from home. (They also do excellent fresh orange juice).  

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Shovelling snow

There has been heavy snowfall over the last few days all across New England. I was aware that it is mandatory for each resident/landlord to shovel and clean up the sidewalk in front of their property, but hadn’t realised the … Continue reading

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Day 75: Snow, coffee, reading

  The morning after the night before. Survived the first snowstorm and headed to Render Coffee for hazelnut latte and Sunday newspapers

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Day 74: Saturday night

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Day 56: Dinner

Excellent dinner at The Butcher Shop

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American Beauty

“It was one of those days when it’s a minute away from snowing and there’s this electricity in the air, you can almost hear it. Right? And this bag was, like, dancing with me. Like a little kid begging me … Continue reading

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Day 46: Reflective hiatus

So I’m facing the first free couple of days after exactly four months of relentless work and I’m remembering once again how difficult it is to (re)learn to enjoy free time when you’re so used to running around. Furthermore, as … Continue reading

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Hoop Dreams

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Day 41: Roxbury

Taking a stroll and some fresh air around Roxbury and the South End as the last few days have seen me quasi-institutionalised at home, writing up the chapter on how civic communities in Athens are utilising new media to engage … Continue reading

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Day 40: Mass Ave

 

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Day 35: South End

 

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On urban landscapes

What is a beautiful urban landscape? “Beauty is obviously subjective but what I personally consider to be a beautiful urban space is the space that highlights its urban [/civic] identity; it acknowledges and accepts speed, and allows the seamless coexistence … Continue reading

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Day 35: Election Night

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Democracy in America

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Day 35: Election Day

It’s Election Day today and as part of my fieldwork I visited three polling stations around the South End, took photos and spoke to campaign officers and volunteers (who were very friendly and more than happy to pose for my … Continue reading

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Sunday brunch…

…at Aquitaine

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Day 32: Boston Noir

 

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Day 31: South End

 

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