This is outrageous! Most times you can get a dozen for less than $6 but it used to be like $2.79 or something... Inflation is out of hand.

The officers involved were probably justified in shooting the guy with the huge machete, but it's worth remembering that a better outcome would be if nobody ended up dead. This outcome should be seen as deficient even if the actions of the people involved were completely by the book.

These ones have free skate blocks during the day

Veterans Memorial in Somerville: https://fmc.myhalix.io/pages/publicskatingcalendars.somervilleveterans

Simoni in Cambridge:

https://fmc.myhalix.io/pages/publicskatingcalendars.cambridge

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DCR operated rinks (Charlestown and North End ones are closest):

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dcr-ice-skating-rink-schedule

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LoConte in Medford:

https://www.mass.gov/locations/loconte-memorial-rink

If I am putting the food on my plate myself then what am I tipping for? Table service or delivery deserves a tip, otherwise I'd only tip for exceptional service