A Hole in the Head, a Hole in the Sky

by | Jul 23, 2009 | Ten Gallon Liberal

Did they really find a daguerreotype of Phineas Gage, he of the giant railroad-spike-through-head caper? These folks claim it is so, and the photo does match Gage's life mask. He seems pretty stern about the whole thing in the picture.ADDITIONAL: Spaceweather.com...

Cooking with Lulu

by | Jul 23, 2009 | Standing In The Shadows

Spend time with any smattering of young kids and you’ll find at least one with a strong preference for beige food. You know the kid; s/he will eat bread (in many forms). To that, add cereal or potatoes, applesauce, oatmeal, crackers… Vegetables? Not so...

With Relish

by | Jul 23, 2009 | On Springfield

Mayor Domenic Sarno is left in an awkward position after an article in today's Springfield Republican, questioning his role in the eviction of a well-known downtown hot dog vendor.The vendor, John Verducci III, recently received a letter from city officials...
Surf, Sun and Shakespeare

Surf, Sun and Shakespeare

by | Jul 23, 2009 | Stage

Hampshire Shakespeare Company presents an adaptation of Shakespeare's wild romantic comedy Twelfth Night this week. Set in the Caribbean in the 1930s, the company's version of the classic tale brings a Latin twist to one of the Bard's most accessible...