Hello Boston! Welcome to Dahubbub.com…

Posted by: Tim White
Posted on: Monday, May 28, 2007 at 10:29 pm
Categories: West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale

“So, if a city has a personality, maybe it also has a soul. Maybe it dreams.”

No matter how many times I read this excerpt from the mystical musings of acclaimed science fiction writer Neil Gaiman in his book, “The Sandman–World’s End,” wherein the character of the old man contemplates whether a city is a living thing, I always seem to have the same reaction: First, I think of how elegant and noble this idea is (Gaiman’s a real philosopher-poet), but then my thoughts turn to Boston. Based upon the old man’s sage-like wisdom, I believe Boston is such a city–a city that inhales this rarified air–and thus qualifies to be among those living, breathing things. I, for one, can attest that the City of Boston is chockfull of personality. I can also claim with confidence the city possesses an historically deep and culturally rich soul (few would argue this point). And, finally, I would suggest if any city can dream, Boston can (unlike NYC which we all know never sleeps:)

Yes, I love Boston–so much so that I’m dedicating this blog in its honor. The name, dahubbub.com, is tribute to the native tongue spoken in this part of the country–and a dialectical derivative of the phrase “what’s-the-hubbub,” where the word “hubbub” means “the mingled din of a crowd.” The purpose, other than to pay homage to the greatest little city in America, is to create a virtual community wherein all who love Boston, live in Boston, or want to know more about Boston may merrily converge, interact and share their unique Boston experiences. Boston is our stage, and dahubbub.com is a place where all the men and women players may freely rehearse their part.

For those of you who may be geographically challenged, the anwer to the question of “where is Boston” is easy. It’s right here.

For those who seek the anwer to the deeper question of “what is Boston,” well, that’s a whole other story–one that certainly has a beginning, but which has no ending in site. Our job here at dahubbub.com is to tell the tale as it’s being written, and so far (IMHO) it’s been one of the greatest tales ever told.

So, Boston, what’s-da-hubbub?

This is the question the contributors of dahubbub.com will ask themselves daily, and finding the answers is the raison d’etre for this blog–to discover exactly what’s going on in this culturally rich, historically relevant, ethnically diverse, economically viable, intellectually stimulating, and fanatically sporty cradle of American liberties–oft referred to as the City on the Hill, the Hub of the Universe (solar system), the Athens of America, or just plain Beantown –that is our primary mission.

But, like all narratives, conversations and discussions–there must be a starting off point. So, my first (gulp) stab at explaining what Boston’s all about-and how the community of dahubbub bloggers intends to identify the heart, soul and dreams of this magnanimous city–goes something like this:

Boston is a City of Neighborhoods. Dahubbub.com is a blog that intends to explore these neighborhoods in detail and at street level, with an idea for initiating conversations with any and all interested parties. The neighborhoods of Boston we’ll begin to explore will include: Allson, Brighton, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, Fort Hill, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, The Fenay, Waterfront and West Roxbury. Each of these neighborhoods is within Boston city limits, and each has its own unique identity which we intend to uncover and share with the world.

–end part 1–

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3 Responses to “Hello Boston! Welcome to Dahubbub.com…”

  1. Veronique Mendelson on May 29th, 2007 3:54 pm

    After reading your description of Boston, I can’t help but start to see the City in a different way. You managed to make it appear so alive, so human that it will be a fabulous journey to discover it together and let others do the same!
    So thank you!

  2. Mr. Mojo on May 29th, 2007 4:45 pm

    NYC is superior to Boston in every way! And the Red Sox SUCK!

  3. Veronique Mendelson on May 30th, 2007 7:05 am

    Well everybody is entitled to their own opinions! Aren’t they Mr. Mojo?
    I could myself argue that Paris IS the Capital of the World and the MOST beautiful City!
    But to insult the Red Sox take some guts (or some nerve if you ask me) around here!

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