I left my North Andover newspaper office last Thursday afternoon thinking it was just another day. closer to the weekend. After the Merrimack Valley gas explosions, life was anything but ordinary.      I work an early shift so my day ends at 3:30 pm. I headed down Route 28 towards Planet Fitness […]

     It’s Monday morning and I’m exhausted. I usually blame my blood pressure medication but today it’s something different. I spent the weekend partying. No, it’s not what you think. I spent the weekend attending social gatherings with family and friends. I had no rest once my weekend began.      On Saturday I […]

     A few weeks ago I made my annual pilgrimage to the Boston Comic Con. This comic book convention for fans and collectors has morphed into a meet-and-greet event for media celebrities. The new name, Fan Expo 2018, reflects how much this show has changed since its inception. Comic book and superhero culture has […]