locals desire the elusive "low number plate" for their license plate. the confounds me as i don't understand the allure.

the preferred car thing seem completely off. all those cars would be considered transportation of the yuppie class which is definitely a newcomer thing for somerville.

and i had a totally frou frou fourth of july meal at my boss's mom's house down in marshfield. sure it was a cookout, but the food was decidedly upscale as opposed to burgers and chips at the neighbor's. she's an old salt new englander, too.