Category Archives: Friends and Family

Doncha hate it when you read a review of something in your area you wish you had know about before it happened, so you could of had a chance to actually go? Especially if its something weird, and free, and … Continue reading →

Now, for something a bit different, the Dowbrigade would like to dig out and dust off his Ethnographer’s pith helmet. The Paucity of postings during the past few days is due to our work putting the final touches on the … Continue reading →

A group of Australian farmers have won permission to open a ‘feet-first’ graveyard. The eco-friendly cemetery will bury the deceased vertically to save space and in bio degradable bags in a field to be used later as pasture. Tony Dupleix, … Continue reading →

A disturbing item came across the news desk this morning, from the quasi-communist government of Hong Kong, via the New York Times, claiming that "eating many kinds of dim sum regularly may be bad for your health". This has caused … Continue reading →

Of course, no list involving something as mercurial and fluid as wireless cyberspace could ever be complete, but we were disturbed and disappointed to note that the latest list of Boston area Wi-Fi hotspots from the Boston WAG (Wireless Advocacy … Continue reading →

Last night we watched "Fever Pitch" the new comedy starring Drew Barrymore and Jimmie Fallon and set against the backdrop of the Red Sox run to the World Championship. Since the version we watched quite clearly said, "Review Copy," we … Continue reading →

When we met up with No. 1 Son, Dowbrigade, Jr., in Lima, Peru early this month, he was a bundle of surprises. He had just returned from leading a small group of tourists on a tour of the Peruvain Jungle, flying … Continue reading →

After a hearwarming reunion with Number One Son and a quick consult with Dr. Mercurio, chiropractor to the Sopranos, late of Jamaica Plain, we are headed back to the airport for the three-stage run for home.  Today, back to Guayaquil.  … Continue reading →

Having kids changes everything. While we try to digest the blockbuster news from Dowbrigade, Jr., down here in Lima, Peru, a massive city redolent with memories from our formative years, when we were the age of our son, our thoughts … Continue reading →

On the move again. After a rewarding and productive two weeks in Ecuador, we are on our way to Peru, where our ungrateful, irresponsible firstborn son will NOT be waiting at the airport, as promised, due to what he lamely … Continue reading →

Full disclosure: It is a little known fact that the Dowbrigade is an embroiderer (and not just of our stories) and once created designs for a company named "Crewel and Unusual." The NY Times has a related article on how … Continue reading →

Around 48 hours before leaving on a major trip, the On the Road Mode kicks in. The On the Road Mode is an altered, heightened state of consciousness, typified by a slew of altered perceptions and awareness designed to both … Continue reading →