Barcelona’s Stunning Beauty and a Lack of Fear

Some of the highlights of Barcelona are the Palau de la Musica, the harbor and the lovely Gotic Quarter with so many gorgeous buildings.
Raimat Arts Festival in Catalonia, Music Everywhere

The Raimat Arts Festival is held each year in Lleida, Spain, bringing cutting edge musicians, experimental and classical, to a beautiful part of Spain.
Lacy Bray’s Ozark Beer Co: A Family Affair in Rogers

Lacy Bray told me about what their Ozark Beer Co does to create community in Rogers Arkansas, and why she loves living there.
‘Once’ A Ballad That Took Its Time

Once, the Popular Musical, Opens at the Majestic in West Springfield In the musical Once, new at the Majestic Theater, the story brings a street performer (Guy, Nick Anastasia) in contact with a Czech immigrant (Girl, Kate Theis) in Dublin. A transaction over fixing her Hoover vacuum becomes a partnership, […]
Reefer Refund: The Quiet Reversal of Cannabis Impact Fees

Towns in Massachusetts are giving back the reefer fees they originally charged in 2016 when marijuana was legalized, the costs just were not justified.
Eastern Townships of Quebec: A Farm Tour

Visiting farms and food producer in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, meeting people who create deliciousness.
Meet Sunnydayz Cannabis Owner Ken Bouquillon

Sunnydayz Cannabis is under construction in South Deerfield. It’s set to open in March 2026. Owner Ken Bouquillon says that nobody around this area knows how to grow pot as well as he does, and people will pay double for the good weed.
My Little Towne

Life in our little towne, South Deerfield, Massachusetts, is full of interactions and little business transactions. I love it here.
Ischia for the Win!

We took our vacation on the island of Ischia and on the coast of Italy near Naples, it was a fabulous choice full of swimming, seafood and fun.
‘Chicago’: A Spectacle Well Done

‘Chicago’ tells the story of two accused murderers during the 1920s, where the corruption is rampant and the dancers dance on.
Gyuedu-Blay Ambolley, One of Ghana’s Finest Flavors

I took in an exciting and rejuvenating show at the Iron Horse a few nights ago. The master of Highlife, Gyuedu-Blay Ambolley from Ghana.
Trying to Take the Train to Maine

We tried to take the train to Maine but the train was cancelled when we needed to go. Ugh. Car trip happening.
Magdalene: Jesus is Gone, Now What?

Magdalene tells the story of Mary after Jesus died and her debates with the apostles over the right things to do for this new religion.
Lanaudiere and Mauricie Quebec Up Next

Quebec has been a delight for this first day of our three day trip across the region, stopping for ziplining, fantastic food, and a carriage ride.
The Amateurs: The Play, the Plague and A Lot More

The Amateurs follows a troupe of pageant players during the 14th century who perform during the Black Plague, and also introduce modernity.
A Life of Pickleball and Pick-ups
A life filled with pickleball games and pick ups at school. And traveling coming up, to Quebec City and then to Italy.
Mexico City By Myself

Mexico City: spending three nights in Roma, a nice neighborhood in this vast city. Visiting Xochimilco and cocktail bars and pickleball courts in the city.
Beetlejuice Jr: A Hilarious Guide to the Other Side

Beetlejuice Jr tells the story of three dead people who try to come back to life, it’s a riff on death in all its forms and hilarious.