Larry Kessler

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A few things I’ve learned in my 70 years

One of the advantages of growing older has been learning to live more spontaneously. That doesn’t mean that I’m acting more impulsively, but it does mean that I’m resolving to … more

Larry Kessler | 9/11/22

Larry Kessler trails his daughter Alana, who had already finished the Arnold Mills 4-Miler in 34:17 on the Fourth of July, as he heads to the finish line. He did the race in 58:41. Alana went back on the course to encourage her very slow father to finish the race.

It’s time for me to rejoin the human race

Last summer, despite being fully vaccinated, I was a long way from feeling “normal.” The constant advice from medical and government officials urging people – especially those of us … more

Larry Kessler | 8/5/22

The columnist’s parents Ike and Sylvia Kessler are pictured at Larry and Lynne’s wedding on Oct. 29, 1988.

The worst of times, the best of times

As I write this, I’m observing the yahrzeit of my mother, Sylvia, on the 25th anniversary of her death, on May 15, 1997. At first blush, it’s difficult to fathom that it’s been a … more

Larry Kessler | 6/3/22

Slam cancer by getting checked

It’s been decades since cancer was discussed in hush-hush tones and was all-too-commonly referred to as “The Big C.” That derisive description unfortunately reinforced the stigma of … more

Larry Kessler | 5/6/22

This Passover, dayeinu!

When people sit down for the first seder, on Friday, April 15, it will mark the third straight year that Passover will be observed under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic. Two years ago, as … more

Larry Kessler | 4/1/22

Twelve thoughts in tribute to one great quarterback

To honor the retirement of former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady – who spent 20 years in Foxboro and is known as “TB12” after his jersey number – I’ve … more

Larry Kessler | 3/6/22

Please be patient with me – I’m experiencing technical difficulties

Over the years, I’ve had to adapt to many new computer systems, and I’ve always taken a practical approach: expect glitches and be skeptical about what the instructors say – … more

Larry Kessler | 2/6/22

Gifts come in all shapes and sizes

Many gifts were exchanged during this past Hanukkah and holiday season, but not all gifts are created equal. For instance, gifts of food, such as gelt and baked goods, don’t usually last … more

Larry Kessler | 1/10/22

Signs of life reemerge in 2021

For the second year in a row, it’s going to be a bit of a challenge for those of us whose year-end letter-writing ritual consists of composing a thoughtful message – instead of relying on … more

Larry Kessler | 12/4/21

Vaccines, the Boston Marathon, hope and other things I’m thankful for

It’s no secret that our country is as divided, broken and far from even a semblance of unity as we’ve been in more than a half-century, since the height of the Vietnam War. We’ve … more

Larry Kessler | 11/7/21