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Yesterday I had a visit with the orthopedist who is looking after my broken foot. I had hoped that the X-ray would show a good pattern of bone growth, that seven days would give that metatarsal a chance to close up and heal. But when we looked at the new […]
People have a funny relationship with their cellphones. Even when they go out and buy the fanciest highest tech smart phone, sometimes asking them about it elicits the same level of angst as inquiring about a sore tooth. My friend Joe is a good example: He just bought a Samsung […]
On Saturday I returned to Greenfield for more of the Creative Economy Summit and found a whole lot to think about after listening to Dave Caputo’s presentation called “Are you in the Top Ten?” I have been in the business of helping people improve their search results for many years, […]
Advice: If you buy tickets in advance to an Iron Horse show, don’t think you can just unload them to willing buyers should your plans change. Last night there I was, joined by two other dudes, with tickets to sell for the Shelby Lynne show that wasn’t sold out. We […]
In Greenfield yesterday, speaker Peter Kageyama showed us slides of great tee shirts designed to promote cities around the US during his presentation at the Creative Economy Summit. “Keep Austin Weird.” ” Cleve LAND that I love.” Then he challenged the room to come up with the perfect tee shirt […]
Have you listened to Mitt Romney on the stump? It’s all about how much he hates his own best invention, Romneycare. I have had some experience now using the health insurance that Mitt helped reduce the cost for in Massachusetts, and all I can say is, “thanks Mitt!” He may […]
It was a routine trip to the dump, the truck loaded up with all sorts of spring throw-aways. I was so happy to be saying goodbye to those awful plastic chairs and table, salvaged in haste (and error) by my daughter from the side of the road. Sooooo happy to […]
I know so many people who as fellow-fifty-somethings are all focusing on the same thing: Where are the parents going to live, how are they going to stay safe, and what if they need more help than they can get living in their own homes? A few interesting alternatives to […]
I have a spring in my step—the kind of spring that a fantastic fun-filled weekend brings around on Monday morning, when we all go back to our daily routines. This warm weather inspired me into some lawn clean up yesterday, a perfect way to get warmed up for a rousing […]
Last night once again the Rendezvous in Turners Falls called to us, the siren of their always delicious salads and what new brews they had on tap. Oh, and my cousin Paul was blowing his sax with a musical family who Mary has known for decades. Where else do you […]
I woke up at an impossibly early hour and found a fascinating program about dogs on PBS last night. A woman outside of Vienna has a dog who can identify up to 300 different objects by name. A trainer and scientist wanted to push it further. The owner would hold […]
March is an exciting time in the Valley. For some, it’s these tantalizing glimpes of summer, a burst of sunshine and warmth that makes us want to bring our bikes outside or take a walk in the sun. It’s also a very busy time for music and arts events that […]