A Day In Boston

After experiencing the benefits of the "teenpact" government class at the capitol in Hawaii, we were glad to sign up for the same class held at the capitol in Boston, especially when we found out our old friend Bill Jack was the leader. Unfortunately we missed him by 1 day. He is a true friend and is doing a great service through his worldview academies held throughout the US, if you ever get a chance, check it out at http://www.worldview.org/ While the "big kids" went to the class, us little guys permeated the streets and alleys of Boston in search of illumination through the architecture and history of a truly great American city. Here's what we found;

Some buildings are so interestingly tall and thin, we imagined the occupants to be extremely healthy...from walking up and down the stairs all day.

Although Boston is a concrete city, there is quite a bit of greenery throughout the streets and alleys which give the city a warmth and character that we admire.

The parks and public gardens are amazing.

Boston common, http://boston.about.com/od/stnatlparks/a/Boston_Common.htm
is the nations oldest "common" still in existence and, it is said, still belongs to the (common) people. Hence, all manner of public display happens here including the occasional "petition for a redress of grievances" http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/const/

The Boston Public Library, a tremendous display of American architectural intellect and creativity. It was designed by one of my favorite American firms, McKim, Mead and White. Now hardly known at all, it was once the preeminent American design firm for important civic and residential buildings. I am especially pleased with their work at the "World's Columbian Expedition" in Chicago. http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/3347.html

While we studied and marveled at the architecture and historical sites, the youngest girls among us mostly played and expressed their interest in each other's company. Much to the wonder and admiration of their parents. We do adore them so. After walking till our feet hurt and our calves burned, we met up with our government students, smarter and more astute about our system of government than before, we headed back to our modest home on the waterfront.