The Accidental Fiddler reports how she made some money yesterday for a Jewish anti-hunger group thanks to those deranged loons from out in the Midwest somewhere who show up here every so often (you know the ones):

... So yesterday, they picketed several places in Boston; the only one I could get to was their picket of the Jewish Advocate office downtown. There were about 10 of them to start, which went down to four, two of whom were young boys. So I rosined up my bow and played my fiddle hard, 'cause hell's broke loose in Boston and the devil carries placards.

I played all the Jewish music I could think of, including Chanukah music and selections from Fiddler on the Roof; they were out there long enough that I had to repeat myself a few times, and I was shivering and couldn't feel my fingers by the end, and I doubt I disrupted them in any way, but it was worth it. I took Chris's idea and put a sign in my case stating that proceeds would go to Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger. I think I made about $20 for Mazon. ...

The Globe profiles local "freegans," who rummage through trash not because they have to, but because it's cool - including one who sadly has become desensitized to all the good food and had to stop hosting huge group meals consisting entirely of food rescued from Dumpsters.

The Boston Business Journal reports the developers of Seaport Square today submitted revised plans to the BRA for their proposed 23-acre office, retail and residential district next to Fan Pier. The total square footage remains the same, although the shape, design and type of some buildings has changed.

BRA documents on the project.