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A Whimsical Wonderland

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Festival of Trees 2017 We've cultivated a bit of an annual family tradition taking in the Berkshires' Festival of Trees. Every year, there's a theme - this year's was Whimsical, Wonderful and the entire exhibit was augmented by an accompanying fine art show of Morgan Bulkeley's 1-,2-, and 3-D art. Ten different rooms were filled … Continue reading A Whimsical Wonderland

11 of the Best Foodstagrammers in the Berkshires

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I think most people are past the 'Why would I want to see what you had for dinner?' criticism of social media by now ... right? Even if that phrase is still relevant in some circles, it never made much sense to me. I, personally, would love to see what you had for dinner -- … Continue reading 11 of the Best Foodstagrammers in the Berkshires

The Read My Writin’ Round-up

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I've been able to write a lot about where I live, recently - in the Berkshires of Massachusetts - so this shameless round-up of my own work is pulled together with a Berkshire County theme. First, the latest; I wrote a 'Parents-Eye Review' for Berkshire Family Focus, upon the opening of the new Berkshire Carousel. … Continue reading The Read My Writin’ Round-up

The Food Truck Rodeo Round-up

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After the Winter that Wouldn't End, it seems like years since last spring. But today was the first Official Really Good Day of 2015 in the Berkshires; the sun shining, the breeze blowing, the tourist season yet to peak. Perfect. Regardless of the weather, the Family Rags had its plans set. We were heading out … Continue reading The Food Truck Rodeo Round-up

Making Spirits Bright: Berkshire Lyric Christmas Concert 2013!

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“Making Spirits Bright, a Concert of Christmas Music” will take place at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on Park Square in downtown Pittsfield on Saturday, December 21 at 7:30. The 85-voice Berkshire Lyric Chorus will be joined by the its youth faction, the Blafield Children’s Chorus, in a wide-ranging choral program of some of the most … Continue reading Making Spirits Bright: Berkshire Lyric Christmas Concert 2013!