PodCamp Western Mass. Turns Five

PodCamp Western Mass. 5 (PCWM),  convened on Saturday, March 30 at Holyoke Community College’s Kittredge Business Center. PCWM, in short, is a full day of lively discussion, info-sharing, and plenty of documentation via smartphone, tablet, or laptop. The event welcomes anyone interested in learning more about social media and networking, from beginners to advanced practitioners. … Continue reading PodCamp Western Mass. Turns Five

Oscar Party 2013 – Da Winnahs!

As usual, my friends never cease to amaze me with their Oscar-party foodie creations. This year, we were threatened with a snow storm that had me convinced that Ben and I would be sitting around all night eating our own entries -- FrankenWeenies and Corn on the Cobbit -- with visions of indigestion dancing in … Continue reading Oscar Party 2013 – Da Winnahs!

Prizes of Oscar Parties Past

I'm so excited for this year's Annual Oscar Party & Food Contest that I want to shower everyone with posts waxing nostalgic about some of the culinary creations this party has produced in the past. In the interest of being helpful, though, it occurred to me that others out there planning their own Oscar soirees … Continue reading Prizes of Oscar Parties Past

Box Office Cafe

I love this place. Great food, awesome concept, and plenty of photo opportunities - right on the line between Harwich and Chatham on Cape Cod, where I grew up. A few weeks ago, the Box Office was threatened by some water & sewer issues, and their fans and supporters came out in droves to voice … Continue reading Box Office Cafe

Carole Ann

Earlier this month, my aunt Carole passed away. She was a kind soul and will be greatly missed. My cousins asked me to write something for her memorial service, which I did... with the blessing of my family, I'm sharing it here. A contented heart – a nesting bird – stayed close to the sea, … Continue reading Carole Ann