Last Weekend

Kate sent along the pictures and so here they are! My old friend from the home neighborhood in Sabattus dropped by with his girlfriend Kelly. They had gone to a concert Saturday night and came over to hang out with Kate and I on Saturday. We went to The Sunset Cantina for lunch and then to the North End afterwards for gelato. We walked down part of the Rose Kennedy Greenway afterward and watched kids play in a fantastic programed fountain in the park. It is much more entertaining to see in person than it sounds. Sorry no pictures of that.

Jason just got back from a tour in Iraq. I have enormous appreciation for people like Jason who sacrifice their time for the interests of our Nation. Ultimately I didn't agree with the premise of the war, but we have a duty to the Iraqi people. I believe we can, and have made a difference. I hope that the Iraqi people will rise to the challenge of building a better future for themselves and setting an example for the region. The hard work of Jason and countless other soldiers has made inspiring progress. That these men and women are willing to put them selves in harms way to help bring stability to the people of Iraq speaks volumes of their character.
After Jason & Kelly headed home, Kate and I decided hop on the Blue Line and go for a stroll at Revere Beach. We enjoyed the great weather, the exercise, and the people-watching. There was quite a bit of Kite-boarding going on at the north end of the beach which was a lot of fun to watch.