Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

MADem

(135,425 posts)
Sat Oct 24, 2015, 08:21 PM Oct 2015

One year later, Angela Menino reflects on life without her Tommy

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/10/24/one-year-later-angela-menino-reflects-life-without-her-tommy/7yBtLoIY73oFLeNLIxjRmJ/story.html?p1=Article_Trending_Most_Viewed


....Friday will mark a year since Angela Menino lost her husband. He was the longest-serving mayor in the city’s history. He was also the center of her universe. Each day, she feels the embrace of her aching family and friends. And beyond them, of the city where Thomas M. Menino made so many personal connections......
2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
One year later, Angela Menino reflects on life without her Tommy (Original Post) MADem Oct 2015 OP
Angela is hardly the first person to go through this. virgogal Oct 2015 #1
No. But she's the "Former First Lady" of Boston, and a lot of people care for her, as they did for MADem Oct 2015 #2

MADem

(135,425 posts)
2. No. But she's the "Former First Lady" of Boston, and a lot of people care for her, as they did for
Sat Oct 24, 2015, 08:46 PM
Oct 2015

her husband. I still miss Menino. He had an eye for beauty and culture an the needs of children for fresh air and safe play spaces that few mayors have had in the history of the city. The improvements he made--particularly in underserved neighborhoods--made him friends in what might be considered unlikely places.

Are you resentful of the notice? Not sure why you felt the need to point out the obvious, there....

Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Massachusetts»One year later, Angela Me...