Dorchester blog posts
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A DotRat's Guide to the World
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Over the years I have seen some pretty creative marriage proposals, and they usually go off without a hitch. But like any good Dot Rat, I believe in a back up plan. Perhaps a well planned escape route if the lady says no. This Portuguese dude took the...
My Dorchester
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Date:
Wed, 05/22/2013 (All day)
Spring into Summer with SouL Line Dance Class for Fun or Fitness, meet new people and dance to the latest slide, hustle, shuffle or line dance. All...
A DotRat's Guide to the World
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Jags asked me to “send sexy picture” to all his friends in Dot and he wants Adams Sporting Goods to come back. I told him Beantown Athletics was just as kick ass and he agreed but mentioned “they don’t sell Nike Cortez and...
Good and Plenty
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I could have written a better book than that.
You’re right, but you didn’t.
I could have made a better movie than that.
Right, again, but you didn’t.
My cousin sings better than he.
Yes, but he only sings for the family.Reasons you/I didn’t:
Didn’t...
A DotRat's Guide to the World
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It’s performances like these that make this song feel as fresh as the day it was released.
The Street Dogs are gearing up for a busy summer. On top of their release of “Rustbelt Nation” on May 21st…..they have also put together...
A DotRat's Guide to the World
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I knew the military was in transition….but it’s truly amazing how fast it happens. Check out the first successful launch of an unmanned X-47B aboard the USS George H.W. Bush today.
This signals a new chapter in our Navy’s history.
Bravo...
My Dorchester
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Date:
Wed, 05/15/2013 - 7:00pm
ArtsEmerson presents Tappin' Thru Life. A lifetime of song and dance. An evening you won't forget! Don't miss this special offer: Get 25% off with...
My Dorchester
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Date:
Mon, 05/20/2013 - 3:30pm
The police commissioner will be at the next meeting of Fields Corner Community Action Network. Please try to attend this meeting, especially if you are...
Dottie Hotties
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Event: Hometown Comfort
Our neighborhood is forever changed by the tragedy of April 15. Dorchester is a community of action and determination and despite our grief and shock we are compelled to act. We can all make a difference on May 19, 2013 at ...
Good and Plenty
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“Culture for the poor must never be poor culture. We must have the best instruments for the poorest children, the best teachers for the poorest children and the best buildings for the poorest children.” Master José Antonio Abreu founder of El...
A DotRat's Guide to the World
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I want to send a big shout out to Kaitlin and Alex for being so Dot Rat friendly today! Like every other red blooded guy, I think shopping bites it, plus I’m extremely picky. Strolling around South Shore Plaza getting lightheaded from all the Ass...
Dottie Hotties
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Designer, Michelle Competiello started her design business 2 years ago, specializing in print design; invitations; flyers; posters; etc. She designed a typographic poster that listed all the major places from her hometown,Milton, and got a huge response...
My Dorchester
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Date:
Thu, 05/23/2013 - 6:30pm
Join Healthy Dot for a community forum. Learn and discuss about a new food-store idea. Ask questions and share thoughts! All are welcome! For more information,...
A DotRat's Guide to the World
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While shooting a TV advertisement in Dorchester, John Laing, candidate for Mayor of Boston was graced with the smooth dance moves of a fellow Dot Rat, Mister Malcolm. It’s evident that Mister Malcolm is just solid gold, straight magic and any other...
My Dorchester
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Date:
Fri, 05/17/2013 (All day)
When the winner of a major art award is announced, Sebastian Peters, an outspoken student and candidate for the award, questions the role diversity may...
A DotRat's Guide to the World
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Recovery is a process, and Captain Southie is right in the mix. I get the impression he’s living at the Gavin House at the moment. Anyway I’m psyched he’s keeping a video journal of his process. This guy lets it fly, and I appreciate...
My Dorchester
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Date:
Wed, 05/15/2013 (All day)
On May 15, the Uphams Corner Branch Library (500 Columbia Road in Dorchester) will host an event on affordable, healthy foods. At 4pm, Molly Shaw, Senior...
My Dorchester
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Date:
Sun, 05/19/2013 (All day)
On May 19, 2013, join members of the community to take part in Hometown Comfort, a day for our...
Good and Plenty
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Context
Until finding that first book by Langston Hughes with his photo on the jacket, I hadn’t realized that all the books I’d been reading and devouring were written by and about white people exclusively. I was 13 years old when I had this...
Dorchester Environmental Health Coalition
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Boston Natural Areas Network and the Boston Gardeners Council are moving forward on planning this year’s Produce to Pantries program. Last year, gardeners grew over 7,000 pounds of fresh produce for pantries in Mattapan and Dorchester. BNAN is...
A DotRat's Guide to the World
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The latest episode of Massholes with Kacey Barnfield is priceless….enjoy!
Massholes Episode 19:
My Dorchester
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Date:
Tue, 05/21/2013 - 5:30pm
Don't forget to RSVP for Ready for Kindergarten 1-2-3! This is a 3-part interactive series facilitated by Countdown to Kindergarten and Families First...
A DotRat's Guide to the World
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Ahhh good ole Wainwright park….many fun days spent here. Check out little man enjoying a spring day at the old park during a community BBQ. He’s got some rhythm and he’s certainly not camera shy….but I’m still trying to...
My Dorchester
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Date:
Fri, 05/10/2013 - 6:00pm
Dorchester Board of Trade B2B Networking Event >> Read More
A DotRat's Guide to the World
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Well, it was a long day for all the girls down at Hollywood Tans. Through their efforts and the generosity of the businesses and patrons that took part, they where able to raise close to 3000 dollars in raffle and bake sales for the Richard Family Fund....
My Dorchester
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Date:
Mon, 04/29/2013 (All day)
The "Making Planning Processes Public" pop-up exhibit aims to do just that, as Upham's...
Dottie Hotties
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Recently we discovered the oh-so-charming ’Dorchester’ bangle bracelets from Triple Decker Designs (seen below is Leslie’s new beloved bracelet with the Dorchester triple decker charm, with the words ‘No Place Like Home’...
A DotRat's Guide to the World
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I would like to thank the crew over at Hollywood Tans for putting this event together!
RICHARD FAMILY FUNDRAISER
HOSTED BY HOLLYWOOD TANS
When: April 27th, 2013 from 9 AM to 10PM
Where: 119 Parkingway st. Quincy
Tan for a cause!
Half of all sessions...
Good and Plenty
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Real Questions about Sex and Relationships for Teens: A Discussion Guide for Parents
By Candelaria Silva-Collins, copyright 2012
Images of sex and sexuality abound in the world of teenagers in the United States. Despite this abundance of images,...
State Rep. Linda Dorcena Forry
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Despite fiscal challenges statewide, State Representative Linda Dorcena Forry, lead sponsor, along with 71 co-sponsors of the Child Rate Reserve, successfully secured an amendment to the FY2014 budget to gain an increase of $7.5 million in funding for...
My Dorchester
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Date:
Wed, 04/24/2013 - 7:00pm
Don't miss the Summer Resource Fair at the Leahy Holloran Community Center on April 24 from 7pm to 9pm. This family event will include free pizza and free...
My Dorchester
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Date:
Tue, 04/30/2013 - 6:00pm
The Boston Fair Housing Comission and the Boston NAACP Housing Comittee invite you to a Housing Discrimination Workshop. Some of the topics covered include...
My Dorchester
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Date:
Tue, 05/07/2013 (All day)
Bird Street Community Center's 1st ever gala dinner celebration! Honoring their Past
Alumni, Amazing Youth of Today, and the Future of this inner-...
My Dorchester
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Date:
Thu, 04/25/2013 (All day)
Let's celebrate 165 years of banking! From April 25 to April 27, all Mt. Washington Bank branches will hosting FREE checking, FREE food and MORE. Plus, don...
My Dorchester
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Date:
Wed, 04/24/2013 (All day)
In honor of Denim Day, Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) is hosting a Take Back the Night.
The night...
My Dorchester
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Date:
Sat, 04/20/2013 (All day)
In hopes for more peace and to honor all those affected by this week's violence, Dot Art teachers...
Good and Plenty
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Evil and Good are siblings that walk together always. Once they were conjoined in harmony. They separated for various reasons explained in various beliefs and myths from various cultures and countries.
Sometimes they walk side-by-side,...
A DotRat's Guide to the World
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Well I would much rather him in a body bag…but he’s a wealth of information given the right….influence. My gut is telling me his motivation was stirred up by his dead brother…but who knows at this point.
Either way, I’m so...
My Dorchester
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Date:
Mon, 04/29/2013 - 6:30pm
Joe Gallo, author of Boston Bronze and Stone Speak to Us, will present a multimedia tour of public sculpture in Boston. Boston is home to some of the most...
My Dorchester
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Date:
Fri, 05/03/2013 (All day)
Don't miss the Little Miss & Young Miss Dorchester Contests! The contests will take place on May 11 at 2pm in First Parish Church (10 Parish...
A DotRat's Guide to the World
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From Brad’s Facebook page…
To do my part in helping the Richard family of Dorchester I will be ruffling off my TD Garden suite for the first home playoff game with all proceeds benefitting their family fund. You and thirteen guests will...
Dotmass
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April 16, 2013: "The Peabody Square Clock in Ashmont, Dorchester MA will be stopped
indefinitely in honor of those who were injured or died in yesterday's
Boston Marathon bombing, and in support of the Richard family, who have
done so much for our...
Dorchester Think Tank
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Our hearts go out to all the victims of the Boston Marathon tragedy... The Governor and Mayor have announced the establishment of a fund to help the people most affected by the tragic events that occurred on April 15, 2013. For more information or to...
My Dorchester
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Date:
Sat, 04/20/2013 - 11:00am
The Sustainability Guild of Dorchester and the Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries in Boston invite you to participate in community transformation!...
A DotRat's Guide to the World
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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...
My Dorchester
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Date:
Tue, 04/16/2013 - 7:30pm
Please help spread the word that the Candlelight Vigil planned for this evening to honor the victims of yesterdays attack, especially the Richard...
State Rep. Linda Dorcena Forry
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This is a day to reflect and pray for our great city. We pray for the families and victims, and all of those who responded immediately and sprang into action. My heart and prayers go out to the Richard family. The Richard’s are revered members...
