The Man-cave Progresses at 9 Mountain Road
Finally, it’s a sure thing. The man-cave at 9 Mountain Road is officially under way. This morning a plumber named Brent showed up at the house at 7:30 am holding thick brochures showing photos of tubs and pedestal sinks. This project has been in my mind for so many years, […]
A Park and Ride Lot, and Spending for Tourism: Brilliant!
I read a story that shows how we’re going in the right direction. At least here in Franklin County MA. Funds have been approved for a new commuter lot–right at the intersection of Deerfield and Whately, at Rtes 116, 5 and 10. What a great idea…a place for up to […]
Bocce and Picnics In the Middle of Summer
Yesterday, a long Sunday, was August 1st. I bet I wasn’t the only person who told himself ‘wow, summer’s half over!’ and lamented about how time goes so fast, especially during these precious weeks of summer. The days are long, but how come they feel like they slip away so […]
Magpie Brings Another Slice of Class to Downtown Greenfield
Friday night in the up-and-coming town of Greenfield. We are thinking of publishing an article about the ‘hottest town in Western Mass,” on GoNOMAD. We think steering people to this former mill town is very timely. There are so many things that are turning Greenfield around, for the better. Last […]
Like Nixon, My Plays Don’t Often Work Out
How does this sound? Chilled Carrot & Coriander soup with coconut creme fraiche. It was my recipe, brought back from being inspired by trying this soup in Newcastle a few weeks ago. I love watching something I had faraway on the menu of the GoNOMAD Cafe. But like when Richard […]
Money Losing Zombies in the Fed’s Bosom
Brian Carney is the editorial page editor of my favorite newspaper, and he writes today about Fan and Fred, described as ‘money-losing zombie financial companies in the bosom of the federal government. ” Perfect! He describes the two bloated home loan agencies with more than $5 trillion in liabilities as […]
Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations: Cool, Always
Last night I watched one of my favorite travel shows, the inimitable Anthony Bourdain, who spent time in Ecuador and later, travels to Kerala, India. The thing about this guy is that he is so real. There is none of the scripted corniness that can seep into some of these […]
Bedtime Tips: Sleeping Alone is In
How many people sleep in your bed? I can’t think of a topic that provides more diverse answers. Bruce Feiler wrote a column today in the NY Times titled ‘Bedtime Stories’ that provided some answers . I’ve been accused of snoring like a freight train, even by people in adjacent […]