Among the Legions of Cunninghams in Seven Springs Pennsylvania
I’m in the thick of a huge family surrounded by brothers, sister, inlaws, young relatives and even the tiny tots who make up the Cunningham family. After a somewhat arduous drive, six hours in the rented van, we made it. We had a harrowing experience when we blew a tire […]
Off to Another Family Reunion in Pennsylvania
The summer is blowing by and now we’re setting out again on a journey. This time, though, it won’t require notebooks, cameras and a busy itinerary. Rather, it’s a family reunion for the legions of Cunninghams who are all meeting up in Seven Springs, PA. It’s a noteworthy occasion. The […]
A Little Piece of Brazil at the Arts Block
This Valley couple brought a little Brazil to the Arts Block on Saturday night. Cesar is a musician who leads bands in Miami, and Eve is a singer from the Valley. Together they made a CD and the night’s performance was a bit of improv vocals and a nice mix […]
Parents Who Give Their Kids These Names Are Mean
Late at night, three in the morning, I wake up and begin reading Reddit. There is a thread entitled What baby name makes you want to punch the parent in the face? Here are some of the names people have chosen to give their babies…without the usual hilarious comments that […]
A Sad Ride Through Our Industrial Park
I rode a bike tonight through places that were once filled with workers and machinery, and today sit empty. It’s the South Deerfield Industrial Park, on Route 116, and I had great old memories of the hustle and bustle that once took place there. I remember delivering shirts to a […]
At the Majestic, Brad Once Again Sings the Songs We Love
Last night I left the confines of the comfy upper Valley and ventured to West Springfield to the Majestic Theater. My friend Brad Shepard was singing, and I wanted to bring fellow singer Lennie Zarcone to hear him. I thought they had a lot in common, two men who love […]
Dishcrawling Through Easthampton
Last night I had dinner with a large group of strangers. It was called Dishcrawl, and the night’s itinerary took us to four eateries in the resurgent town of Easthampton. Many in the group of 27 lived in Easthampton but never been to these establishments! It all started on Facebook, […]
Steve Miller Channels 1973 at Tanglewood
I bought a record player at Radio Shack in 1973. I installed it in my room, and then went out and bought a few vinyl records to play. The second one I bought was Steve Miller Band’s The Joker. Last night on the 40th anniversary of this seminal classic rock […]