Today’s Village Voice includes this wonderful opener by Julian Dibbell, about RosieO’Donnell. “Can there be anything more cringe-inducing than a CBS Hallmark Special starring Rosie O’Donnell as a developmentally challenged 43-year-old whose faith in people touches the lives of those around her? Trust me. There can: Try wading through the […]

We hope that one day we see a piliated woodpecker like this in Holyoke. 

Last night’s gala celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press drew about 500 attendees, including some of the biggest names in journalism, and raised some $700,000 for the committee amid grave concerns about the state of press freedom in the United States. Editor and […]

Back on the rock in the cozy Dolphin Guest House on Nantucket. After a struggle, finally got the broadband wireless to work, so for the next few minutes I am connected. Squirrelly, though, so who knows how long. Last night I posted my story called “American Nudist” on GoNOMAD.com, and […]

In the familiar Dolphin Guest House, their last season here on Nantucket. Next fall, a rich guy will make this big hotel his own private home. Probably tear down some of it, and make an opulent home for just a few. Watching TV here, May sweeps is always the best […]

I met Jeff Sherman just a month ago when I visited the city. Now look who he’s got coming to visit his office! 10:05 a.m.Air Force One landed as rain fell at the 440th air base. After a quick greet with VIPs, including Sheriff David Clarke and County Executive Scott […]

Bruce Springsteen, 2005