Archive for October, 2005

October 30th, 2005 by jkarnell

Dog Friendly

Mad props go out to two very dog friendly establishments on Shawmut Ave. in Boston’s South End.  Polkadogbakery, located at 256 Shawmut Ave, is probably the best boutique dog shop in the entire city.  Its co-founders are the nicest people you could ever meet and they carry a wide selection of dog treats, toys, and [...]

Posted in Pet (Howie)

October 30th, 2005 by jkarnell

A Dog’s Halloween

   Today Steph and I took Howie and Lulu to the Diva’s Unleashed event in the South End of Boston.  Organized by Doggy Day, The Pet Shop Girls, South End Open Market, and 105.7 WROR, this was their 1st Annual Doggie Halloween Parade and Contest.  The registration money raised went to benefit the MSPCA Animal [...]

Posted in Pet (Howie)

October 30th, 2005 by jkarnell

Happy 50th Anniversary

Helen & Joe Rogers were treated to a surprise 50th Wedding Anniversary Party this past Saturday night.  The event was held at 1 Mill St. in Lawrence, MA.   Around 50 friends and family  greeted the happy couple in a  bar, located on the second floor, where they were directed to have a drink [...]

Posted in Family

October 28th, 2005 by jkarnell

Meeting Hurricane Wilma Survivors

  While traveling to Philadelphia yesterday, I had the opportunity to meet my first Hurricane Wilma survivors (I sat next to them on the flight).  This couple had arrived in Cancun the day before the Hurricane hit.  Talk about shit luck.  They said they spent the entire week trapped in their room (specifically the bathroom-since [...]

Posted in Current Affairs

October 27th, 2005 by jkarnell

Congrats White Sox

Props go out to the Chicago White Sox tonight for winning the World Series.  After sweeping the series 4-0 and winning their first title in 88 years, I cant help but draw parallels to the Red Sox last year and their sweep of St. Louis to win their first World Series in 86 years.  [...]

Posted in Sports

October 26th, 2005 by jkarnell

Depeche Mode: Playing The Angel

HELL YES!  That all I have to say about Depeche Mode’s new release "Playing the Angel".  I absolutely agree with the positive reviews this set is getting.   Quintessential Depeche Mode INDEED!  In fact, they have not had something this dark and brooding since Black Celebration.  Although I do not think that anything they do [...]

Posted in Music