Fabled Past Forsaken Future

The ghost of FabledPast/Forsaken Future visits a child about lapse into slumber…

Good night, sweet child. Dream of the America that once was a moral and economic leader of the world. I am sorry, but your parents and grandparents watched as the Beacon of Democracy fell to corruption and self delusion. They watched as the merely Lost fought to be Survivors, ultimately sacrificing your future for short term false security.

Good people and smart read reports of corporate fraud, dishonesty and collusion that diminished savings, assets and emboldened the Captains of capitalism to ever more deceitful practices. As SIV’s, CDO’s, hedge fund derivatives and myriad financial charms drained hundreds of billions from the economy, political leadership languished in fear of offending those who funded campaign war chests.

But, darling child, those responsible for your lost dreams are indeed those who loved you most. Adults across the nation allowed the invasion and war in Iraq to not only drain trillions of dollars from the US financial base, but destroy the power, respect and leadership role of America in the Global economy we had embraced. Americans read of the billions wasted in war related efforts…hundreds of millions literally disappeared, unaccounted for in Iraq, Afghanistan, Washington DC….”US based” firms used tax laws to avoid paying hundreds of million in US taxes and employee benefits…government paralysis, ineffectiveness outright failure reached epidemic levels. Public officials wrung their hands, and your Mom and Dad scurried off to work, believing that their personal financial fortress would keep you safe.

No, child, not by way of ignorance or stupidity, but simply by not paying attention, by neglect, by reckless disregard of the obvious…that is how your future was stolen.

Romance, Relaxation and Dinner for two

MID WINTER 2008 SPECIAL
Shake off the mid-winter chill with a little osso bucco and a bottle of something red and luscious from Umbria or the hills of Montalcino, then make your way under the soft gaslights of Beacon Hill to the Charles Street Inn, where you and your special one curl up in front of the fire, warm and snug and away from the cares of the world for a while…Come stay at the Charles Street Inn and Dine at the newly renovated Toscano’s Restaurant one block away at a great combo rate!

+ Toscano’s dinner for two new menu with salad, entre dish, dessert, tax and tip included. Drinks are up to you and excluded.

+ Breakfast served to your room with quiche, fruit, pastries and more.

Price/Terms: $335 Queen weekday $385 Queen weekend plus room tax

$385 King weekday $435 King weekend plus room tax
Toscano for Two - 3 Course Dinner included
Offer good as long as inventory lasts or until February 29, 2008. Valentine’s Day excluded.

Go to the Toscano web site at http://www.toscanoboston.com/ to see their beautiful new décor and extensive menu of Italian favorites and wines.

Also consider an in- room massage to make your stay even more refreshing. Rolling River Massage provides incredible 1 hour long massages for $125. Go ahead-Pamper yourself!

Check out our http://www.charlesstreetinn.com/ website for room availability and/or call us toll free at 877-772-8900 to take advantage of this special offer while it lasts!