Taxation without representation

[raven]

Have fallen stupidly, spectacularly in love with Boston.

More later, I think. I am taking photos rather than taking notes. I spent today following the Freedom Trail in and around the city, and watching the sailboats on the river, and, later in the day and entirely by accident, I found Boston's memorial for the 9/11 victims. (I didn't realise before, but both of the flights originated in Boston.) It's a room with candles, an endless list of names and water on three sides. Very hard to describe, or to explain the impact of.

I am trying very hard not to think of going back, and how useless my life will be then. Still. I'm in the States for two more days. A little more escapism.

Comments

[gamesiplay.livejournal.com]

Isn't it gorgeous? I haven't been there since I was about thirteen, which is a pity, but I loved it when I was there.

(Miss you, of course.)

[loneraven.livejournal.com]

It was lovely. Lovely, lovely. And not a cow in sight, so there. *g*

(Miss you too. Waaah.)

[the-acrobat.livejournal.com]

Wah. I want to go to Boston. It sounds wonderful.

Do say hello to Charles Emerson Winchester III for me, will you?

[loneraven.livejournal.com]

It is, it really is! And my first thought on seeing the Charles River was that wonderful episode of M*A*S*H where Winchester goes swimming in it - he can't drown in a river that's named after him... *g*

[thistlerose.livejournal.com]

I love Boston. I'd live there if I could. That blend of modern and historic is so wonderful. And there's the ocean. And all those bookstores and coffee shops. And college boys. *pines*

[loneraven.livejournal.com]

Oh, I loved it for all of those reasons. I wanted to just up and move there so damn much. *clings to it*

[pinkdormouse.livejournal.com]

Not been to Boston. I should go at some point.

And you'll never be useless.

[loneraven.livejournal.com]

You should! It's lovely.

And thank you. *smiles*

[amchau.livejournal.com]

Your life will not suddenly become useless. On the contrary, I will-- happy though I am for you to visit the USA-- be glad when you're back this side of the Atlantic.

(I have written Seinfeld fic. It is het. Feel my fear.)

[loneraven.livejournal.com]

I feel that fear, trust me.

Oh, and icon love. :)

[amchau.livejournal.com]

Do you feel you'll be able to beta read such a monstrosity?

And I thought you might like it-- in fact, I chose it because it reminded me of you.