Magic in a drop of water, with Julie Winterbottom
Photo credit: Mike Isabell Julie Winterbottom has written a range of books aimed at children, including books on farts, pranks and horror — all designed for…
How food stabilizes community, with Mike Diago
Photo credit: Mike Isabell Mike Diago loves eating, and writing about, food, but his interest is only partly about the cuisine itself. In articles for Eater,…
A look back at Camp Nitgedaiget, Beacon’s once-thriving Communist resort
If you drive south from Beacon a couple miles, park at the Notch trailhead and walk 100 feet or so toward “the Naturals” swimming hole, you’ll…
The choral-cosmic works of Heather Christian, MacArthur Fellow
This week we have a new interview with Heather Christian — a singer, playwright, composer and recent winner of a MacArthur Genius grant. LISTEN: Apple |…
Carolyn Glauda is an optimist in dark times
Photo by Michael Isabell As the only candidate running for city council representing Ward 4, Carolyn Glauda is pretty much a shoe-in for the seat, but…
How’s the cell phone ban going? With Beacon teachers Christina Dahl and Lesli Tomkins
In this back-to-school episode, we hear from two longtime teachers in the public schools. High school history teacher Christina Dahl and JV Forrestal kindergarden teacher Lesli…
Making art through life’s changes, with Margot Kingon
Photo by Michael Isabell Our new interview with Margot Kingon, an artist and the founder of Second Wave Supplies, has a wonderful sweep to it. As…
In pursuit of connection, with Gracelyn Woods
Originally from Seattle, Gracelyn Woods grew up housing insecure, food insecure and raised by a single mom. From these tough beginnings, she cultivated a fierce attitude…
Beacon needs bikes, with Meg Lazaros
Photo by Michael Isabell There are plenty of good reasons to hope for a more bikeable Beacon. To name a few: 1) Improved safety (for drivers…
Gen X women are not done, with Lena Rizkallah
Photo by Michael Isabell Lena Rizkallah has carved out a niche giving financial advice to women in their 40s and 50s, often helping them navigate transitional…