Collection of letters provides glimpse into Lennon’s life
This book of John Lennon’s letters, with running clarifying biographical narrative by the editor, Hunter Davies, shows what a multi-faceted person John Lennon was. I had no idea he’d written…
Martini & Rossi sparkles throughout time
Martini and Rossi’s long tradition of making exceptional quality sparkling wines and vermouth has always been a landmark in the industry from generation to generation. I remember when my parents…
‘Seven Psychopaths’ perfectly blends dialogue and violence
By Bera B. Dunau Although you might not know it from the title, Seven Psychopaths is a movie about writing written for writers. Now, as a member of the demographic…
Third party and independent legislative candidates face uphill battle
Lee Scott Laugenour is the only candidate running for state representative locally who is not a major party nominee, but he’s not totally alone in his quest. Laugenour, the Lenox…
Berkshire County golf championship held in Stockbridge
By Dick Syriac STOCKBRIDGE – If you attend a high school sporting event, you can expect to find the usual scene. There will be cheerleaders, coaches screaming and hollering (a.k.a.…
If only gold can stay
This morning I awoke to the most telling sunrise. Spectacular chards of gold laced in delicate flamingo feathers sat upon the tallest of treetops. I could feel its warm glow…
Allende’s ‘Island Beneath the Sea’ is complex emotional tale
Isabel Allende is well-known for the unique situations and settings she creates in her novels. This one may be the most complex of them all, since the first part of…
Grab a brew for your Halloween party
By Kameron Z. Spaulding With all of those great Halloween parties beginning this weekend, the search is on for the perfect Halloween beers. There are so many options, from rich…
‘Luce,’ the light of the vine, shines in Tuscany
The morning sunlight that wakes up the vines in Tuscany’s Montalcino region inspired partners Robert Mondavi (California) and Vittorio Frescobaldi (Italy) to name the plot of land they acquired together…
Auctions filled with ‘nice buys’
By Susan M. Wicker Guerrero PITTSFIELD – Going to an auction is like stepping into a different world. It’s always fun to try something new in life, to get out…