Magazine Archive
Magazine Archive
Carol Moore Cutting: A pioneer in the community
WEIB-106.3 Smooth FM is not just the only locally-owned and independent commercial FM radio station in the Springfield area, and not just the only woman-owned commercial FM radio station in Massachusetts; it is also the only African-American-owned radio station in New England. And all of this is possible only because of the effort and dedication from the one and only Carol Moore Cutting.
Staying connected with neighborhood clubs
My mom’s friends used to gather once a week for art club, rotating around to each other’s homes. Each friend would bring an art project they were working on, varying from painting to rubber stamping and greeting cards to jewelry-making. Everyone would lug in their art supplies and set up their stations around the kitchen table. Then they’d talk and laugh all night long. Art was their excuse to get together, and friendship grew out of their shared interests.
The Neighborly Absorption (Part 14)
Tattler the Rattler slid while snaking the entire time. In a constant search for a mild rue lullaby, he decided to settle near the bayou. Ophidians do not have outer or inner ear bones so they all have to buy or make mask straps if they want to catch a Blue Heron flight.
You should live and breathe easy in your own home
Living under the Covid cloud for over two years has left many of us with an overwhelming existential question: Is it safe to breathe? It’s a question most acutely felt in public spaces where the uncertainty over safety protocols, inconsistency of mask adherence, and unknown vaccination compliance is at the fore. But I believe it is a question to be addressed in our own homes where we have the opportunity to actively improve the air quality and our daily wellness.