Darkening Doors: Macabre Pittsfield Walking Tours

The October offerings in the Berkshires have gained a formidable addition with Macabre Pittsfield Walking Tours, created and lead by writer and historian (and friend of the blog) Joe Durwin. Because I couldn’t write it better myself, here’s the Durwinian description of the experience: “Embark on a journey through a downtown Pittsfield far removed from … Continue reading Darkening Doors: Macabre Pittsfield Walking Tours

Oh Say, Can you Sew? Met Gala 2021 Goes American

The first Monday in May it is not; but the Met Gala has returned, and with it my on-theme opinions about who wore it best. This year - well, last year, but let’s not dwell on pandemic angst - the theme of the slightly delayed Costume Institute’s exhibition and accompanying fundraising gala is In America: … Continue reading Oh Say, Can you Sew? Met Gala 2021 Goes American

The Finer Points of the 413 with Photog Chris Marion

I suppose I’ve reached a certain age when my talented friends start hosting retrospectives of their work. The trade-off is good when it’s youthful uncertainty for art-show openings with beer gardens, though, and here we are. https://flic.kr/p/2mc6Jwh I’m really proud of my friend Chris Marion, as I tell him frequently on Instagram. There was a … Continue reading The Finer Points of the 413 with Photog Chris Marion

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Sinking my Teeth into Professional Development: Accessibility Edition

It's been a minute (as the kids-these-days say) since I've taken on any substantial professional development. I'm always reading articles, white papers, and case studies relative to this communicative world we live in, but the professional, personal, and pandemic stressors of today have kept me from enrolling in any kind of course that would add … Continue reading Sinking my Teeth into Professional Development: Accessibility Edition

Crystal Visions ~ The Art of Mindy Lam at Berkshire Botanical Garden

As galleries slowly reopen, my list of hopeful weekend engagements continues to grow. It’s one I was worried would start late due to my ongoing injury recovery, but I was able to begin the return to culture this weekend with a show after my own heart: Flights of Fancy: The Botanical and Bejeweled Universe of … Continue reading Crystal Visions ~ The Art of Mindy Lam at Berkshire Botanical Garden