Humor
Is It a Lie to Say I’m from Boston If I Grew up in Ashland?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Two things to keep in mind. First, we […]
What are People Trying to Accomplish by Wearing a Fleece Vest?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Dear Salty Cod: What are people trying to […]
Driving West Just to Look at Changing Leaves? What Am I Missing?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Dear Salty Cod: Driving west just to look […]
Sporting Goods Stores Are No Fun Zones
I think I know my kids. Some days more than others. I’m not sure about their favorite books or what goes on during lunch block. […]
Is There Anything Too Rude for Boston’s Nastiest Drivers?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Dear Salty Cod: Boston drivers are notorious jerks. […]
What Should Be the Official Rock Song of Massachusetts?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Dear Salty Cod: What should be the official […]
What’s with All the ‘W’ Towns in Massachusetts?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Dear Salty Cod: What’s with all the […]
Why Doesn’t Connecticut Ever Really Feel Like Part of New England?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a new monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Dear Salty Cod: Why doesn’t […]
Confessions of a Former No-Earbuds-at-the-Gym Guy
I’ve been going to the gym for decades. I have to because, and I don’t say this much since it sounds like bragging, I have […]
Can I Get Mad If a Neighbor Throws Snow on My Lawn?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” the inaugural installment of a new monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. First […]
The Secret Lives of the New England Aquarium Penguins
Psst, Boston. A little birdie here with the inside track on the juiciest gossip in town. We’re talking two-timing males and their scheming mates, real […]
A Grilled Cheese Mystery: My Search for a Simple Sandwich
I can’t deny that I’ve got major skills, all of which have zero marketability. I can identify a Springsteen song two seconds in. I can […]
Why I’m Ready to Break Up With Summer
I’m happy it’s about to be summer. Peaches are in season, and I can constantly wear shorts—a big win all around because, to be frank, […]
What Does My Garage Say About Me?
We’re celebrating three years with our dog. Before we got him, I could have predicted a few of the things that Muggsy was going to […]
How to Be a Real New Englander? Complain.
I was born in Boston and grew up just outside of it. Save for four years in Wisconsin—loved it; wicked cold—I’ve been here all my […]