Problems with getting real "local" food in Boston: a) Most people with jobs can't get to the local farmer's market before it closes at 5pm or 6pm b) Whole Foods is expensive and doesn't have 100% local stuff, and sometimes you can't tell which is which c) Other "mystery" delivery methods which aim to support local and/or organic, such as Community Supported Agriculture programs and grocery delivery services like Boston Organics, don't let you choose......

Photo tagged Bostonist by Paco Seoane on Flickr Laura Bush is in town to help promote environmental program First Bloom. [WBZTV] It's gonna rain, rain, rain till Wednesday. [Weather.com] Crazy Frenchman creates backyard mini-Paris out of garbage. Who's gonna make the trashy mini-Boston? [The Sun] Union members strike over issues for security and food service workers. [Herald] Even old New York was once New Amsterdam. And the New Amsterdam Project provides eco-friendly delivery solutions......