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…
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…
Race in American politics
The election is next Tuesday. That is not news. What is news is the appearance this presidential race is not about the ability of the incumbent vs. a former governor,…
A sign of the times
NEWS ITEM: David Ray, the owner of the venerable Locke-Ober, acknoweldged what a city already knew: He has sold the building on Winter Place in Downtown Crossing. Boston has suffered…
‘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…
Our Berkshire Beacon debate and the raising of the bell
The more I go to the Lenox Library, the more I think how fortunate this community is in having a public library geared to its citizens and a place for…
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…