Five generations of female winemakers
Members of the Petitto family, from southern Italy’s Campania region, have been land owners for over 1,200 years. Imagine what your relatives looked like in the ninth century? During that…
How to weather the storm
The east coast was ravaged by Hurricane Sandy. Berkshire County took its hits, people lost power, but for the most part, we dodged another howitzer. The upcoming winter will bring…
To friend or not to friend the ex
So what do you think, girls? Yes! Or nope. As we all know, relationships come in many pretty remarkable designs. Some feel near-perfect and fit us like a glove, some feel…
Undecided or uninformed?
This column is being written one day before the election and the final opinion polls are showing something that is somewhat puzzling, but all too common. President Barack Obama seems…
Age of Desire fictionalizes Wharton’s life
I have never read a book of this kind – a fictionalized version of a very real period in a person’s life using actual letters written by and to her…
Senior golf series raises scholarship money
The seventh and final event of the Berkshire County Senior Golf Series was staged at General Electric Athletic Association in Pittsfield. A full field competed in the four-man scramble format.…
Cosmic questions
Oh, the sun is finally out…how are you, ladies? I hope everyone is safe and well taken care of after what some people referred to as “Stormaggedon.” In the event…
State-federal battle over marijuana laws inevitable
There are three initiatives on next Tuesday’s statewide ballot, and recent polls show all three will likely pass. Question 1 would require auto manufacturers to share now-confidential repair information with…
‘Cloud Atlas’ is truly epic
There are very few movies that truly deserve the title of epic. Cloud Atlas is one of them. Based on the novel by David Mitchell, it is a majestic movie of…
Get out there and vote
By next week at this time, we will know who will occupy the White House for the next four years. No matter which candidate we back, it’s imperative to get…