Henry’s blog

My Brushes With Law

On repeat occasions since I was an undergraduate, the notion of pursuing a law degree has crossed my mind and path. The profession I chose has naturally led me to interact with lawyers while also some colleagues left newspapering and matriculated law school. And meaningful people close to me have chimed in with advice and …

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An Assault at the Mall

While minding my very own business Saturday afternoon en route to lunch inside a Boston mall, an oncoming older man in grubby, disheveled clothing suddenly veers left, extends both arms and shoves me. His hands forced my left upper torso amid many nearby mall-goers. My immediate reaction, after an insignificant stumble, was to turn, face and …

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All Tied!

An interesting occurrence last week became a rewarding feel-good moment, with many thanks to a receptive, open-minded diner at one of my top lunch joints.

A Top Sports Rivalry’s Physical Center

AVON, Conn. — Apples and oranges. Coke and Pepsi. Black and white. Day and night. Even and odd. On and off. Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum.

Reporting High-Profile Crime

Many questions are reportedly arising about how law enforcement handled last week’s Southwest Texas elementary school massacre,

Four Days of Advancement

An intriguing week closed Sunday, ending what entailed one of the more fascinating four-day periods I’ve enjoyed in some time, certainly since the virus’ onset.

A Tale of Three Princes

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Greetings, well wishers, from the capital of the Ocean State, where I am reminded of some of the best academic lessons I had the good fortune to experience.

photo credit: New England Patriots

Unknown Benefits of a Speech

We never know who’s listening to speeches, how they may benefit from our spoken word, what they will find meaningful and how impactful those words may be. A few years ago while I was narrating highlights of Boston and driving a tour trolley, a tour ended and guests filed off — but for one man. This gentleman …

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