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Sam Nelson

@masnoslen.bsky.social

Public Historian, Urban Explorer, Vegetarian, Craft Beer Drinker, Budding Cyclist, Enthusiastic Pedestrian, BPS Mom, Cat Lover, Proud Bostonian. She/her.

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Announcement of virtual program on Zoom with image of construction beams and posts.

Announcement of virtual program on Zoom with image of construction beams and posts.

Join us on February 25 at 6:30 pm for our next free virtual program!

β€œEvolution of Boston Buildings from the Inside Out” looks at the changing construction techniques of Boston’s houses, from the earliest colonial era to current times.

Register:
bostonbyfoot.org/tours/evolut...

#virtualevents

21.02.2026 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a woman in a suit is holding a cup of coffee in her hand . Alt: Catherine O'Hara in a suit is holding a cup of coffee in her hand. "Nothing wrong with treating yourself, dear"

Honoring Catherine O'Hara with a rewatch of A Mighty Wind. ❀️

31.01.2026 04:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Watching cars speed down cleared streets while watching pedestrians scramble over three foot high snow banks or having to walk in the street to avoid uncleared walkways has the War on Cars part of my brain very activated

28.01.2026 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 101    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 7
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Three takeaways for Boston from NYC’s congestion pricing scheme - The Boston Globe After a year of the first American program of its kind, there’s enough data to recommend the idea.

Congestion pricing in NYC has worked and has become popular. Cities like Boston should follow.

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/05/o...

05.12.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 97    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 4

πŸ’―β˜οΈ

27.10.2025 02:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What type of trike do you have? I'm looking into options for my neighbor.

19.10.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I loved The Americans intro!

16.10.2025 03:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Whatever it is, it's not showing up on FlightRadar24.

22.09.2025 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

you already kno sheeeeesh πŸ₯³πŸŽ‰πŸ™

10.09.2025 01:41 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of house with Michelle Wu for Boston and Elect Ruthzee yard signs outside.

Photo of house with Michelle Wu for Boston and Elect Ruthzee yard signs outside.

Let's go, Boston! Vote! πŸ—³β˜‘οΈ @wutrain.bsky.social @ruthzee.bsky.social

09.09.2025 22:47 β€” πŸ‘ 53    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sounds like my 2yo. πŸ™„πŸ˜†β€οΈ

23.08.2025 00:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes!

13.08.2025 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sadly, I woke up to gunshots at around 4:15am this morning near this spot. Any information about what's happening?

07.08.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

P.S. we need a bike rack at your Boston location! 🚲❀️

02.08.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Should have tagged @longlivebeerworks.bsky.social !

02.08.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

So tragic and so avoidable. I'm sorry. ❀️

02.08.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm pushing for no right on red at Walnut and Seaver! I had an aggressive driver tell me to get out of his way so he could take a ROR while I was waiting in the bike box the other day. 😑

02.08.2025 02:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Bike with a full case of beer in the back rack

Bike with a full case of beer in the back rack

The bike is serving me well! 🍺

31.07.2025 01:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ambulance Data Reveals That Boston Drivers Are 4 Times More Likely to Run Over Pedestrians From Black Neighborhoods - Streetsblog Massachusetts "Overall, residents of predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods are about four times more likely than residents of predominantly white neighborhoods to be struck as a pedestrian."

Sadly this is so obvious (and appalling) analyzing the data isn't really necessary. All you have to do is looks at the road designs and lack of pedestrian infrastructure in these neighborhoods.
mass.streetsblog.org/2025/07/01/a...

05.07.2025 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Saw a rider take a dive yesterday. 😟

05.07.2025 01:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just had this conversation with parents and staff at the Davis A. Ellis Elem School on Walnut Ave in Roxbury this morning! We have some traffic calming measures coming (in '26, '27??). Not soon enough!

13.06.2025 00:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It was wonderful to celebrate with 41 new, committed, curious, and excited volunteers last week!

11.06.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Our intrepid crew!

10.05.2025 00:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our tours go on rain or shine! Check out our calendar of 18 tours this weekend and reserve your spot to walk through time with a #BostonByFoot guide! #walking #history #architecture

bostonbyfoot.org/schedule/

10.05.2025 00:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

"Hey, why don't you want to use your new electric toothbrush?"

6yo: "It's too dramatic"

03.05.2025 01:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A collage of two photos; one is family enjoying a craft activity and the other is me and my kids with a view of the harbor behind us.

A collage of two photos; one is family enjoying a craft activity and the other is me and my kids with a view of the harbor behind us.

Had a blast at @icaboston.bsky.social on #BostonFamilyDays! We love museums and are happy to support them with membership and tickets purchases when we can, but this awesone program allows us and so many other families to explore so much more than we'd otherwise be able to.

14.04.2025 01:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Somehow my 6yo's new favorite song is none other than Tears for Fears's 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World.' He wants to listen to it on repeat at bedtime...and I'm totally into it! πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ€

01.04.2025 02:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Green bike

Green bike

Just bought this new (to me) bike! I love our long tail cargo bike, but I needed something lighter and smaller for commuting, and this fits the bill! πŸ˜ƒπŸš²

28.03.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Greatly appreciate @hcrichardson.bsky.social 's thoughtful insights in my inbox every morning. Though her increasingly frequent references to the 1850s is growing concerning. Today's post drawing parallels to Anson Burlingame's 1856 speech "Defense of Massachusetts" gives me chills.

15.03.2025 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm still fired up after watching this hearing days ago! The Republican's plan totally backfired. Instead of getting skewered, our Mayor clearly, calmly and respectfully demonstrated just how stupid and absolutely full of shit they are. So proud of my Mayor and my City!! β€οΈπŸ‘Š

09.03.2025 02:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0