June 12, 2014
Host Tom Ashbrook and celebrated surgeon, writer, thinker Dr. Atul Gwande discuss the future of American Healthcare at the Paramount Theatre downtown Boston. Post-show discussion with Jack Beatty and book signing with Dr. Gawande.
Tom Ashbrook with Chef Robert Harris of Season to Taste Catering
Musical guest Morris and the East Coast
Tom Ashbrook with On Point News Analyst Jack Beatty 
Dr. Atul Gawande and Host Tom Ashbrook
It’s not often that one’s 13th birthday falls exactly on one’s Bar Mitzvah date but that’s the way it happened for this lucky guy. Happy birthday and mazel tov Jeffrey!
It was Friday morning at the deCordova, the weather was perfect. The bride and groom exchanged vows in front of the Jim Dine heart sculpture. Premier photo op! The celebration continued at Aka Bistro in Lincoln where a delicious lunch was had by all. Felicidades Claudia & Roy!
Here on the cusp of winter, the quality of light conveys the coolness of the season.
One morning, a few months ago, John and I had a quick conversation about how to celebrate his 50th birthday and he briefly mentioned going to Amsterdam. I jumped all over the idea and had our airfares purchased a few days later.
Amsterdam is a place we’ve enjoyed together many times, this was John’s seventh visit and my ninth. The last time we were there was to celebrate his 40th birthday. It was fun to see what has changed and what has stayed the same. Here are a few of the things we love about Amsterdam.
The grachts
the architecture
the view out our window
the devotion to bicycling
the signage
the shopping
the pannenkoeken
the hotspots
and of course, Vincent
Happy birthday to my favorite traveling companion.
Nolan’s mid-October Bar Mitzvah at the Pine Brook Country Club had a macabre yet elegant theme. Black crows sat outside their cages, mysterious monkeys wearing fezzes held up lampshades and skeleton candles glowed. Nolan himself was a vision in white while all the other guests were in formal black attire. The night was a spookily huge success!
Allison was an ideal photo subject and not just because she’s beautiful, she prepared for the session. Here are a few things that you, as the subject, can do to help your photo shoot succeed; prepare outfits, try them on, make sure they fit and flatter. The more outfits you have to select from at the photo shoot the better. Have the proper accessories. Get plenty of sleep the night before your session. Have your hair and make-up done by a professional.
Martha’s Vineyard is one of my favorite places on earth so I’m always excited when I get a call to photograph a wedding on the island. The last time I was there I discovered The Beach Plum Inn in Menemsha and it’s altogether charming!
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| Paul on My Winter Studio |
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