Luxury: Not a Dirty Word

On a chilly Friday last March, after a long day of medical appointments, my late husband and I checked into The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common, for an overnight splurge. We thought that even a short getaway at a great hotel would allow us to escape the world of illness and enjoy time together. It worked like a charm. I remember every moment, from our easy conversation over melt-in-your-mouth petit filets at dinner to snuggling in the world's most comfortable bed and getting the best night's