Before we close out Women’s History Month 2025, I’d like to highlight an exhibit I recently experienced at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA. It illustrates—literally and definitively—groundbreaking contributions by women from ancient times to the present. The exhibit features 287 portraits by Anita Kunz, an award-winning illustrator, who conceived the project during the […]
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I’m eight years old and walking into my family’s apartment. Inside my boots my toes are numb from my five-block trek home from school. Not much warmer inside; our landlord isn’t too generous with heat, even in the middle of January. My face feels stiff from the cold, but I smile seeing my mom walking
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Every New Year’s Eve, as long as I can remember, included watching the giant glitzy ball descend in New York City’s Times Square. Palpable excitement built as the minutes ticked toward 12 o’clock. Family, friends, and often, neighbors squeezed into one tiny apartment or another to celebrate the arrival of a new year. As midnight
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Ever wonder how and when the mischief and reverie of October 31 got its start? Halloween, along with some other modern-day celebrations and holidays, is rooted in ancient traditions and customs, specifically the Celtic festival of Samhain. The origin of Halloween can be traced to the Celtic peoples who settled in Britain and central Europe
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It’s called to me for over 20 years. The Berkshires, a spectacular venue within driving distance of NYC, offers everything my little heart desires. Located in the mountains of western Massachusetts, the region features lively main streets, a thriving farm-to-table food scene, vibrant arts and culture communities, and breathtaking outdoors that encourage getting out and
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