People gathered at Flann O’Brien’s had their watery eyes focused on the TVs in the old Mission Hill bar, which was filled with a quiet respect for Senator Edward M. Kennedy yesterday. In his honor, the bar draped American flags above its doors.
(Essdras M Suarez/ Globe Staff)
On Mission Hill
On this day, a pub turns reflective
People gathered at Flann O’Brien’s had their watery eyes focused on the TVs in the old Mission Hill bar, which was filled with a quiet respect for Senator Edward M. Kennedy yesterday. In his honor, the bar draped American flags above its doors.
(Essdras M Suarez/ Globe Staff)
The creamy stouts went untouched on many a table. Ice dissolved in stiffer brews well before their liquor had been consumed. There was no music, no conversation, no bustle. (Full article: 851 words)
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