Spring 2015. It was a tale of two Bostons, and both were the best of times for us.
The country mice returned to the big city last weekend, for a taste of all it has to offer. We experienced the serene and beautiful Boston, in the museums and the parks.
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- George Washington
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- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
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- Old and new
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- Fountain
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- Weathervane–Boston MFA
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- Hokusai–Boston MFA
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- Hokusai–Boston MFA
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- Navajo weaving–Boston MFA
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- Gordon Parks photography–Boston MFA
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- DaVinci, drawing on linen–Boston MFA
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- DaVinci–Boston MFA
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- Hurdy-gurdy man
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- Swan boats
And we experienced the transcendent Boston, full of inspiration and joy, in watching the running of the Boston Marathon.
Two years ago, the Boston and its marathon experienced the worst of times. The city was devastated by a bombing and its aftermath that killed four and injured hundreds, many gravely.
Now, and probably always, the Boston Marathon is much more than a race of 26.2 miles. It’s a statement—by the runners, the spectators, the merchants, the city—that Boston is stronger than hate and fear and violence.
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- Patriot’s Day equals . . .
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- . . . Marathon Day
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- Spectators are important, too
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- In a bar
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- First responders from 2013
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- Blessing of the Athletes
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- 5K racers cross the same finish line
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- Almost finished!
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- Wheelchair racers
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- College kids greeting military racers
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- Elite women leaders
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- Team effort
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- Inspiration abounds
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- Elite men leaders
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- They did it!
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- A special brew for a special distance
In addition to being inspired by the thousands of runners of all ages and abilities, we had the special fun of watching a friend run her first Boston marathon to fulfill a longtime dream. She achieved a personal best time in the race, as did her training partner!
A busy weekend, a full weekend, an inspirational weekend, and, above all, a joyous weekend. The best of times . . .
