A bit downbeat...

Has been a bit of a crazy month with me, here... Have been incredibly sidetracked with the unexpected failing health of my father (which seems to be changing on a daily basis). The fact that he lives in Hawaii with my sister and her family makes it that much more difficult. I flew out 2 weeks ago to see him in the hospital (where he remains...), and his condition seems to have improved (COPD/ Emphysema, which lead to a dizziness/lightheadedness and a resulting fall. 20 stitches above his eye, and massive cerebral bleeding... It looks as though he will be requiring care 24/7 once he is released. He has had more than one very close call in the past (cancer, quadruple bypass, etc) so its safe to say there is room for some cautious optimism... My sister has gone above and beyond the call, and Im grateful that she is there for him (even though, as a patient, he can be a pain in the ass!) Thats her in the picture with me, taken last summer...As for me, I am okay. I find Im a bit flightier than usual these days, and prone to bouts of moodiness and distractedness...

And SPEAKING of moodiness (terrible segue), we just rented THE BRAVE ONE starring Jodie Foster as a mugging victim (that took the life of her fiancee), and the sense of alienation and dislocation that consumes her as a result. She becomes a vigilante of sorts, and attempts to reclaim her life, only to find that she remains a shell of what she once was. It works as a thrilling genre film, in that there is a fair amount of action and gore, but all of that takes a back sense to the reflective drama that is ultimately this film's essential hallmark. It is a dark and brooding drama, and perhaps the most "human" revenge flick you will see in a long time. Highly Recommended, and definitely a "Fred's Pick"! The ending is unforgettable...

WOO-HOOOO!!!

New B-52's out this week!! First new CD in over 15 years!!

...Expect Summer appearances by Hall of Famer's Blondie (South Shore Music Circus, 6/21), and George Michael (TD Banknorth Garden, 7/27): Both shows go on sale to the general public next Friday, April 4... I saw GM in Philadelphia during his FAITH Tour-- First time driving in the city, and I made a right turn the wrong way on a 5 lane highway/ 5 lanes of cars headed right at me... Thats my main memory of the show (and of city driving) : 5 friends crammed into my dad's LeBaron, all SCREAMING at me... Now I'll take the T. Or let Greg drive :)

Condo Listing "Progress Report"

Things are really moving along with the condo I have listed (see link at bottom of page...)! A few offers and counter-offers have already been submitted, and there is still an open house scheduled for this coming Sunday. I think it will sell very quickly! It's an exciting process to go through, and I am looking forward to seeing how it will all pan out...

FRED's VIDEO: The last hurrah!!

Taken at the send-off party for my old shop (and my first week on the job at Marston-Voss!) That's Robert (L), and Jesse (R)...

Navigating...

I am basically feeling my way around in the dark here, trying to get organized in a relatively timely manner. This blog-thing may become second nature to me, but now I am all over the map!

As of now, I think the Real Estate section of the blog will be sectioned off as its own entity, off to the right. It will be easier to update that way, and will not get mixed up with whatever else I may post. If you are not interested in apartments or buying a home, simply skip that part. If you are in the market for a new place to call home, you probably couldn't care less about what movies I have seen, or what I am doing this weekend...

So as it stands, this will be the new format.

...and for what it's worth, Greg and I are going to a BRUINS game tonite with tickets that I won a few weeks ago :)

First Post!

"Hey! Whats going on?" (as I always greeted people at my shop...)

Welcome to my first post here! This is primarily a spot where I will post real estate listings in Boston's historic (and fun) Beacon Hill neighborhood! Check back often, as it will be periodically updated with great rentals and sales options for those interested in relocating to Beacon Hill (or bouncing to another spot in the neighborhood, for those who already live here)...



I also plan to post about other topics of interest to me, either in a "popular culture" vein (i.e. movies, books, music, etc), or anything else that seems relevant to me at the time. "FRED'S PICKS" was a favorite spot in the former Fred's Video, a fixture on Charles Street for over a decade, and now is the time to resurrect it!!



Now, I have to figure out how to navigate this whole "blog" thing-- new posts to come shortly!!



Fred