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Published Tuesday, April 04, 2006 by seanlmccarthy | E-mail this post

SPEAKING OF THE HERALD...

I haven't taken a vacation from writing -- just a mini-break from the blog. But I'm back. And here are some stories you might've missed if you're not already a Herald subscriber.

The Big Apple Circus has set up shop smack dab in the middle of Boston at City Hall Plaza. It's just steps from the Government Center T stop. You should go. It'll be fun. Promise. Here, read my review from Saturday's debut. If you can figure out the ventriloquist's dog trick, please tell me. Thanks. Also, let me know if you go whether the Garamov Troupe misses any of its stunts, as they did on Saturday. And tell me your favorite part. Anyone who knows me probably knows that I once thought about running away and joining a circus. When I pictured that happening, it was always Ringling. But after watching my first Big Apple Circus show, I think I might've felt more at home with these so-called clowns.

In today's paper, I talked to Ronald Kessler about his new biography on Laura Bush. Safe to say it'll probably get a lot more press and hype than the other First Lady biography on bookshelves today about Dolley Madison. Oh well.

Tomorrow, I get to meet Meryl Streep. Guess I better shave for that. Here is why I get to meet Meryl Streep.