The Place to Take a Humor Break
WESTLAND, Mass. For three decades Beth Dormitzer had been proprietor of The Natural Nook, a craft shop on the main street of this western suburb of Boston, with little to show for her efforts. “She’d […]
WELLESLEY FALLS, Mass. Priscilla Mainwaring, a mother of two teenaged children in this affluent suburb of Boston, has a little surprise in store for her husband Dan, a securities analyst. “I’m going to greet him […]
NEEDHAM, Mass. Curtis Bascomb, Jr. is a third-generation family business owner, so he has more than just his time and money invested in his workplace. “Grandad founded this place on a promise,” he says with […]
An Oregon State University study indicates that xanthohumol, a substance found in hops, a principal ingredient of beer, inhibits a family of enzymes that can trigger prostate cancer. foodconsumer.org It was getting late, around 10:30, […]
Since the promulgation of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, the practice of giving–and receiving–bodily organs as gifts has exploded. I don’t mean the organs have exploded, because most of them have not, thanks to rigorous […]
KEOKUK, Iowa. “Stormy,” the mascot of the Keokuk Grizzlies Arena Football League team, is a cute fuzzy bear who wins the hearts of kids with high fives, pictures and autographs. “I don’t know why they […]
“I bought my Ken doll some new clothes,” my wife said as she returned from her regular round of Saturday shopping. “What’d you get me?” “New boxer shorts.” “I needed some, thanks.” “And a pair […]
WAYLAND, Mass. With the arrival of fall in the Northeast come the numerous walk-a-thons, 6 kilometer races and other charitable fund-raising events that crowd the region’s roads once the hot days of summer are over. […]
As every good son-in-law knows, Mother-in-Law’s Day is rapidly approaching. It’s this Sunday, October 25th. Mother-in-law (not shown actual size) What-you haven’t started shopping yet? The good presents may already be gone! What do […]
This year’s elections promise to be the most exciting since–well, the elections four years ago. As a result, many people will be inspired to get involved in politics or even consider public office in an […]