by G. Michael Dobbs | Jun 26, 2023 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion
The issue of establishing cannabis smoking lounges has been recently addressed by the commonwealth’s Cannabis Control Commission and that topic is the next hurdle for the government to overcome. It’s not going to be easy. State House News Service reporter Chris...
by G. Michael Dobbs | Jun 13, 2023 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion
Many times, when people reach my age, things start to happen. For instance, although my co-workers would probably attest I didn’t care much about dressing for the part of an executive editor, I actually did, sort of. Now firmly semi-retired I truly don’t care. My...
by G. Michael Dobbs | May 30, 2023 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion
I needed to go to Cambridge recently, Somerville to be precise. The occasion was to be interviewed about the Max Fleischer animation studio for a documentary and the director and producer had chosen the historic Somerville Theater as the location. Yes, I was very...
by G. Michael Dobbs | May 9, 2023 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion
There is so much I don’t understand and so little time left in my life to try to comprehend it all. The following are examples of conundrums facing me. If it’s good for Uncle Miltie it should be good enough for you So, the other night I was cruising through my...
by G. Michael Dobbs | Apr 24, 2023 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion
In this day and age, I see the proper use of language as a daily challenge. Maybe you don’t worry about it but I surely do. Why? Because I really don’t want to upset people by simply using the wrong word, the wrong phrase and the wrong idea at the wrong time. I never...
by G. Michael Dobbs | Apr 13, 2023 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion
Writing this column every other week has its limitations, as on the off week I’ve got a lot to share but can’t. So, this is a catch-up column for topics that have been floating around the atmosphere here at the home office. An orchid to Payton Shubrick Many...