Posts Tagged With: Boston Ferry

Day 4648: Distracted

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Ann Koplow

I am often distracted by what I see, hear, sense, think, and feel, so I was distracted by this sign when on my way to work yesterday.

I often feel distracted by other people gambling with democracy in my country.

Are you distracted by any of my images for today?

I was distracted by this t-shirt (“go with the flow” under a heart) and asked the wearer if she did echocardiograms on hearts. She does, at my old haunt — Children’s Hospital.

I’m distracted by how little engagement I get when I promote myself on social media.

Here’s my song “I’m Mad About You,” which I wrote when I was distracted by awful men during the B rett Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination hearings in 2018.

What are you distracted by these days?

Thanks to all who have distracted me in good ways, including YOU!

Categories: original song, personal growth, photojournalism, quotes | Tags: "I'm Mad About You", Boston Ferry, Brett Kavanaugh hearings, gambling, Heather Cox Richardson, Longwood Medical Area, modes of transportation, September 23 2025, The Daily Bitch Calendar, The Singing Therapist, Twitter | 8 Comments

Day 4641: Clueless

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Ann Koplow

Yesterday, I returned to work after two weeks off and felt pretty clueless reengaging with imperfect technology and people.

I’m probably not alone feeling clueless these days. Honestly, who does have a clue?

Here and now, I’m clueless about figuring out a better way to introduce my images for today.

Here’s what I find when I search for “clueless” on YouTube.

I do have a clue that “Clueless” was based on Emma by that clueful author, Jane Austen.

Thanks to all who are here for this clueless post, including YOU!

Categories: personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: Boston Ferry, catfish dish, Clueless the movie, Emma, gratitude, Jane Austen, National Thank You Day, September 16 2025, The Daily Bitch Calendar, The Singing Therapist, Twitter | 8 Comments

Day 4637: Times of Trouble

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Ann Koplow

During times of trouble, I turn to those I love.

Yesterday, I spent the day with my camera-shy husband, as we took the ferry to Boston’s Seaport district, which was no trouble at all.

We’ve been having trouble with our new sofa from Blue Dot furniture …

… which we showed to Greer.

Greer said that Blue Dot would take the trouble to replace the entire sofa, which surprised me. In times of trouble, I appreciate connecting with good people, so Greer and I exchanged cards.

I’m overcoming my shyness about troubling others and promoting my songs, which I hope are helpful during times of trouble.

I often deal with times of trouble by capturing and sharing images.

Dogs are usually helpful during times of trouble.

Here’s the song that many of us hear when thinking about times of trouble.

Thanks to all who help me through times of trouble, including YOU.

Categories: Music, personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: "Let it Be", Blue Dot Furniture, Boston Ferry, coping mechanisms, Rosa Mexicano, Seaport district, September 12 2025, the Beatles, The Daily Bitch Calendar, The Singing Therapist, Twitter | 10 Comments

Day 4620: Make Your Own Luck Day

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Ann Koplow

Happy Make Your Own Luck Day!

A celebratory graphic for Make Your Own Luck Day, featuring vibrant colors and playful typography.

Since external circumstances aren’t particularly lucky lately, are today’s images an appropriate way to celebrate Make Your Own Luck Day?

A cartoon illustration of a character with blonde hair and an angry expression, labeled with 'MAGA' on the side.

Spotify playlist cover for Ann Koplow, showcasing her as the Singing Therapist with colorful graphics and featured songs.

A sign promoting various event options, including birthdays, anniversaries, sunset cruises, bachelor and bachelorette parties, corporate events, Charles River tours, and sightseeing cruises.

A view of a marina filled with various boats, with cloudy skies above and reflections on the water.

A view of a calm water body with a wooden railing in the foreground, under a cloudy sky with an airplane flying overhead.

A Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority ferry named 'Mickey Murphy' docked at a waterfront terminal with a large private yacht in the background and cloudy skies overhead.

A fishing boat's rod holder and radar system against a cloudy sky, with distant pilings visible along the shore.

View from a boat showing gentle waves and a cloudy sky, with a distant shoreline featuring a colorful building.

View of a harbor with ships and boats, featuring a cloudy sky and cranes in the background.

Cityscape featuring modern buildings and cloudy skies.

A cityscape showing modern buildings, including a glass tower labeled 'GOODWIN', under a cloudy sky. Construction activity is visible on a nearby building.

A serene view of a calm body of water under a cloudy sky, with a distant boat visible and a railing in the foreground.

View of a city skyline over a body of water with cloudy skies, taken from a boat with white seating in the foreground.

Black and white photograph of three children laughing together, sitting outdoors in front of a brick wall.

A sign that reads 'MAKE SOMEONE FEEL LOVED TODAY' displayed in a retail setting.

A decorative sign displaying the phrase 'The secret to getting ahead is getting started' against a dark background, with colorful items visible in the background.

A salad bar with a sign that says 'Thank you' above a container of fresh greens.

A salad in a takeout container with spinach, carrots, diced peppers, olives, and a dollop of hummus on the side.

Whiteboard listing favorite horror movies and TV series, with titles organized in columns and a spooky emoji at the top.

A colorful drawing of a hedgehog in samurai armor is displayed next to a plush hedgehog toy wearing a patterned bow tie, set against a desk background.

A calendar page for September 2025 featuring two plush hedgehogs surrounded by colorful markers.

A public art sign featuring information about Lani Asuncion's installation 'WAI Water Warning', detailing its elements like cement, steel, and nautical themes, set in a park with greenery in the background.

A large, modern outdoor sculpture resembling a hanging bell in a park, with a granite base.

A person wearing a red hat and red leggings stands on a cobblestone street, facing away from the camera with buildings and a tour vehicle in the background.

A scenic view of a harbor with several sailboats anchored in calm waters, surrounded by buildings and a cloudy sky.

A view of a city skyline with tall buildings against a cloudy blue sky, reflecting in calm water.

A scenic view of a marina filled with boats, reflecting clouds in the water, with buildings and a blue sky in the background.

A scenic view of a coastal area with grass in the foreground, a calm body of water, and a skyline of a city in the background under a clear blue sky.

A plate of cooked salmon, roasted vegetables including carrots and squash, and pearl couscous, set on a decorative floral tablecloth.

A cheerful graphic celebrating Make Your Own Luck Day with vibrant colors and positive imagery.

A cheerful banner celebrating Make Your Own Luck Day with vibrant colors and festive elements.

A lively celebration of Make Your Own Luck Day featuring colorful decorations and cheerful imagery.

A scenic view of the Three Sisters rock formation in the Blue Mountains, showcasing the natural beauty of the landscape at sunset.

A vintage calendar page featuring a smiling woman with retro hairstyle holding a steering wheel, with the caption 'Living in a van down by the river actually sounds pretty nice.' The date displayed is Tuesday, August 26.

A colorful graphic listing daily holidays for August 26, 2025, featuring 'Make Your Own Luck Day' among other observances.

I am trying to make my own luck by promoting my new album in different ways. Here’s what I posted on TikTok this morning:

@annkoplow
From my new live album streaming everywhere! Search for “the Singing Therapist.”#singersongwriter #musictherapy #newmusic
♬ original sound – SingingTherapist

I made my own luck there by spending way too much time figuring out how to imbed that video in today’s blog post.

Thanks to everybody who helps me make my own luck, including YOU!

A sign reading 'THANK YOU' in a circular design, with the name 'ReelHouse Marina Bay' displayed below. The sign is placed outdoors near a restaurant, surrounded by greenery and decorative elements.

Categories: life in the USA, Music business, personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: "Everybody's Somebody's Asshole", August 26 2025, Boston Ferry, National Parks, The Daily Bitch Calendar, The Singing Therapist Live at the Lilypad!, Twitter | 11 Comments

Day 4571: A good place

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Ann Koplow

I try to make my therapy groups a good place for people to share whether or not they are in a good place.

People will sometimes start the group by admitting that they are not in a good place. By the end of the group, they seem to be in a better place, just knowing they are not alone.

The hospital is a good place for me to do my therapy groups in person on Mondays. The rest of the week, my home is a good place to do my virtual groups.

It’s difficult for me to see the USA as a good place these days.

I try to get into a good place before I check my INR, since so many things affect it, including my mood.

This seems like a good place to share my photos for the day.

The ferry is a good place for me to start my Mondays.

A patient told me about a good place — Ponyhenge in Lincoln, MA

I told my patient about a good place nearby that honors Amelia Earhart.

I need to find a good place for this calendar in my new, shared office.

The ferry is a good place to be at the end of my workday.

A Tesla is a good place for these bumper stickers.

Here’s what I find when I search for “a good place” on YouTube.

The comments section is a good place for you to express any thoughts and feelings about this post.

Thanks to all those who make a good place better, including YOU!

Categories: group therapy, personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: Amelia Earhart, Boston Ferry, Chocolate Day, INR, July 8 2025, Ponyhenge, Swordfish dish, The Daily Bitch Calendar, The Good Place, Twitter | 14 Comments

Day 4326: Exactly who we are

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Ann Koplow

Do you see exactly who we are in my images for today?

When I search for “exactly who we are” on YouTube, I find this:

… and this:

Exactly who I am is somebody who is grateful for YOU.

See you on the other side. 💙

Categories: 2024 USA elections, personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: anxiety, Boston Ferry, cats, election day, Frank Shaeffer, My Gay Banjo, November 5 2024, salmon dish, The Daily Bitch Calendar, Twitter | 9 Comments

Day 4312: October Surprise

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Ann Koplow

Are you ready for an October Surprise of a blog post?

People seemed surprised that our New England weather is so warm near the end of October, although that doesn’t really surprise me. The weather may not be the kind of October surprise that influences the election, but it seems like nothing can influence the election at this point, which does surprise me.

Surprise! It’s time for my October surprise images.

Any surprises there?

Here’s what I find when I search for “October Surprise” on YouTube:

What’s your October surprise?

Thanks to all who are here for this October Surprise post, including YOU.

Categories: 2024 USA elections, personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: “How to Relax” by Thich Nhat Hanh, Boston Ferry, cats, Cod dish, feelings chart, Now This Impact, The Daily Bitch Calendar, The History of the October Surprise, the media, Twitter | 17 Comments

Day 4298: Hope

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Ann Koplow

Yesterday, when I got to my office at the hospital where I work in-person on Mondays, I chose hope on the feelings chart on my door.

I hope we

accept all our feelings,
appreciate each precious moment,
support each other through difficult times, and
elect effective and empathic leaders.

Do you see hope in my other images for today?

Here’s what I find when I search for hope on YouTube:

Thanks to Jenny Mulks, my friends on Twitter, and all those who give me hope, including YOU!!

Categories: 2024 USA elections, personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: “Hold onto hope” TED talk, Boston Ferry, feelings chart, hope makers and hope takers, Jenny Mulks, October 8 2024, Swordfish dish, The Daily Bitch Calendar, Trump voters, Twitter | 7 Comments

Day 4294: The places that scare you

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Ann Koplow

The places that scare you might include hospitals, social media, the ocean, the stage, or anywhere that greedy, selfish, and villainous people are in control.

Yesterday, I revisited a place that has scared me for decades — a hospital where I’m getting a heart-related surgery. However, because I was surrounded by wonderful, caring people, I wasn’t scared.

Do you see any places that scare you in my images for today?