A Citizen’s Guide to First Monday, Part 2: Why State Supreme Courts Matter, Through the Lens of Massachusetts

Blogtoberfest Guest Post #7, By Joe Schneiderman Although the First Monday is when the U.S. Supreme Court convenes for a new term, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts (SJC) has already been in session for a month! The SJC sits in the beautiful and historic John Adams Courthouse in Boston and hears cases during the … Continue reading A Citizen’s Guide to First Monday, Part 2: Why State Supreme Courts Matter, Through the Lens of Massachusetts

Days Past of Halloween

Blogtoberfest Guest Post #1, By Matthew Sinico I know that I probably live a jaded life compared to others when it comes to Halloween. Since my family owns a candy store, Catherine's Chocolates in Great Barrington, Mass., you would probably think that Halloween would not mean anything to me. How wrong you are. It has … Continue reading Days Past of Halloween

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

Shooting from the Hip with Legend Lou Jones

Photographer Lou Jones has photographed the sloping roofs of Japanese homes as well as inmates on Death Row. He’s trekked to the top of a Hawaiian hotel with his mother, 86-years-old at the time, in tow, so he could show her what he does for a living. He’s been to Cuba as a journalist twice, … Continue reading Shooting from the Hip with Legend Lou Jones