The Boston Herald’s Howie Carr, without a doubt the best and, by the way, the most feared political columnist in New England, continues to demonstrate why he merits that distinction with every column he writes. The column he penned this past Wednesday is a perfect example as Carr packed it with much inside news and… Continue reading

Is the storm that overwhelmed Cardinal Law now turning its ‘eye’ toward Southie? Howie Carr thinks so.

Just came from the opening of the Two Towers. Still digesting it all. As with my first view of Fellowship of the Ring last year, I spend too much time worrying about how it differs from the book. Tomorrow, I’ll see it again. But the fact is, it’s great. Almost overwhelming. Again, as with the… Continue reading

This made my day. Thanks to Merde in France for this wonderful note from an American servicewoman currently serving in Bosnia: He began to get belligerent at that point, and I told him if he would like to, I would meet him outside in front of the Burger King and beat his ass in front… Continue reading

I’m sure Cardinal Law’s resignation will be all over the blogs and the news today—with lots of commentary, lots of judgment, lots of speculation. I personally do not feel any sense of triumph or satisfaction. Just sadness. All I want to do for today is remember the good priests. As of today, they can begin… Continue reading