Bellows Falls Vermont, Then and Now
Bellows Falls Vermont was a sad little village when we visited in 2020, and today it’s returned to its former glory…cafes, a train station, and a canal.
Christmas Blues in the 413
I can’t say I am excited, happy, or festive at this time of the year. It’s Christmas, so rife with memories, mostly good, but all gone down the river that flows behind me. So much of my life has slipped behind me, in that churning never stopping river of time. […]
Cirque de Soleil’s Corteo
Cirque de Soleil’s Corteo was a magical, steampunk, fantasy-acrobatic masterwork, with touches of humor and fun thrown in.
Mother Tongue: The Poignant Struggles of Immigrants
Mother Tongue is a performance by seven teens about their experiences as immigrants coming to the U.S. and the struggles they endured. It is a memorable and well-done performance, worth seeing.
Taking the Commuter Trains: Deerfield to Princeton
I took a series of commuter trains to get to my family home 224 miles from Deerfield MA. Here is some advice for anyone who train travels.
Inspired and Hopeful to Leave CPAP Behind
I am going to be turning on the Inspire Device that I had implanted into my chest yesterday in one month. Hope to stop using the CPAP device.
Antigone Went a Little Too Deep
The story of Antigone goes back to 441 BC written by Sophocles…this modern adaptation was hard to follow with its foreign concepts to most people.
A Week at Sea Scenic Eclipse Discovery Yacht
Scenic Eclipse, the world’s first discovery yacht. Photos from a voyage between Peru and Chile aboard this 550 foot luxury ship.
A Fine Day to Turn 64: Birthday Cruise on the Scenic Eclipse
Celebrating my 64th birthday in high style with a week long cruise on the Scenic Eclipse luxury yacht, traveling down the coast of South America.
Little Shop of Horrors at Ja’Duke: It’s All About that Plant
Little Shop of Horrors at the Ja’Duke Theater in Turners Falls was a marvelous live theater experience with great singing and a funny plot.
The Wild Party: Too Big for the Center for the Arts Stage
The Wild Party is a musical performed by K&E Theater group, with dancing, singing and a bawdy, rollicking party for the ages.
Czech Republic: Central Bohemia’s Highlights
Czech Republic the capital city of Prague, Central Bohemia is the area all around it including Brno, Kutna Hora and Malesov. Great destinations!
Taste of Northampton Returns after 18 Years!
The Taste of Northampton returns to the center of ‘Hamp right on Main street this Saturday Sept 9, 12-7 pm Food, music, beer
All of Us Natural Foods: Deerfield’s New Vegan Restaurant
All of Us Natural Foods was a refreshing new restaurant that offered vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free food in Deerfield MA. Really tasty! It was open for 3 weeks, but now it’s permently closed.
Proof: A Dramatic Night of Theater by a Pulitzer Winner at Ja’Duke
Proof, a play by David Auburn that won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, was performed by Ja’Duke Theater in their Turners Falls venue, here is my review.
August 2022 Ruminations: Good, Bad, Indifferent
August ruminations about a life that feels lonely and challenging, but hopeful for things to bounce back soon as my travel resumes.
Uncle David Harding Thomas 1943-2022
Uncle Dave passed away, it’s sad to say goodbye to my last uncle, who lived a long life with great memories and struggles with health.
Pass Over at Chester: Bold and Real
Pass Over is a powerful play about race, cops, and the city, performed by Chester Theater Company July 2022. play review.