Museum of Fine Arts

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Museum of Fine Arts, West Wing Entrance, Fenway, Boston, MA

I took this photo this afternoon during our first major winter snow storm for the season. While I do not know the exact snowfall for this storm (which began Friday afternoon and continued pretty much non-stop through this evening), it's safe to assume it was at least 8 inches.

The MFA is currently undergoing an extensive expansion project, including the construction of an entirely new wing (which will serve as the museum's new main entrance). As part of the project, the westward-facing entrance was recently reopened after being shut to visitors and neglected for over 25 years. Would you believe that this is actually the back door to this museum? I am thrilled that this entrance was once again reopened to visitors. I must say that this facade is the most impressive of the museum (I think it's far more grand than even the original domed facade that faces Huntington Avenue). I'm glad that the city and the museum came to their senses to reinvigorate this part of the Fens, as the reopening of this entrance has seemed to spearhead a flurry of activity restoring the parkland in the Fens across the street. Perhaps I'm a bit biased, as this facade faces my apartment building.

2008 Bay Colony Dog Show

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Bay Colony Dog Show at Bayside Expo Center, Dorchester, MA

Here's Bandit, a male English Bulldog that topped all other English Bulldogs during the weekend and made it to the Non-Sporting Group competition.

The Bay Colony Dog Show is held annually in December over a 4-day period. The entire Bayside Expo Center facility is occupied by this massive show, New England's largest. For twelve dollars, I had unlimited access to the judging rings, the main ring, exercise pens, merchandise booths, and grooming areas. While I wasn't free today to return and see the "Best in Show" competition, I managed to catch two group competitions, the "Non-Sporting" and "Terrier" events. Sadly, neither Bandit nor the Scottish Terrier placed in these groups (why can't the Scottie ever win?).

Thanksgiving 2008

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Thanksgiving at my Parents' House, Newport News, VA

I just returned to Boston from my parents' house (the same house where I grew up from infanthood). As can be seen, our meal is very traditional, with turkey, stuffing, and all the traditional sides such as green bean casserole, corn pudding, mashed potatoes and gravy, and sweet potatoes.

I hope everyone had a relaxing holiday and safe travel!