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Sunday, May 22, 2011

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Send your bug questions to Brian, About Amherst's entomologist at maryelizacarey@gmail.com, and he will answer them. Give him some idea of how big it is, what it was doing, what plant it was on, if any, the time of day and whether there were lots of them. (Click "Bugs!" TAB above to see some past entries.)

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Could be worse - *Former Mark's Meadow Elementary School. Returned to UMass* With the elementary schools once again facing a budget deficit of just over $200,000 and the ...
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Our amazing solar system - Last night I dreamed I was on the Cape in the winter. Mounds of snow were surrounded by elaborate dances of snow particles, which slowed as I approached ...
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Whither capitalism? - I’ve been arguing for sometime that technology leads to efficiency over growth and that that will have profound impact on society we can only begin to gras...
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Winter Interlude - Hmmm, I have mixed emotions about this one. I'm generally inclined to be critical of the police, but this conviction seems like an over-reaction. Certain...
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monochrome - itty bitty hearts, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle. I've joined a group on Flickr called "52 of 2012," which gives a new assignment every week for a ...
Life in the NohoDome -One Man's Life, Lunacy, and Lunch in Downtown Northampton, Massachusetts

Beat on the Brat with a Banjo - My friend David sent me a message about the *Carolina Chocolate Drops* show at the Calvin Theatre in Northampton last night. *"We really loved both bands...
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Day of First Nights - Some Video from a family-friendly afternoon at Holyoke's First Night, Jr. festivities at Heritage Park: A feature of the park is the classic, transplanted ...
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Baby Carl - Welcome to our family, baby Carl Christopher! On July 1st, my niece Jenn and husband Chris, welcomed this beautiful bundle of joy to their family. Here's b...
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Selectman Notes: School Project - When someone asks me how my job as selectman is going, I have a hard time not telling the truth. The fact is that most of the time, it's like sleeping on a...
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Church 2.0: How localism, marketing and the church planting movement are shaping the faith of the future - Why are some churches closing while others are planning to expand?
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Brian. Long-suffering boyfriend. Entomologist. Hampshire College professor.

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Favorite Amherst Restaurants

Lone Wolf , 63 Main St.
Great chile rellenos and Paper City Brewery beer.
Lord Jeffery Inn's Elijah Boltwood Tavern and Windowed Hearth
Love the Lord Jeff's laid-back colonial atmosphere and Caesar salad with grilled shrimp.
Chez Albert, 27 North Pleasant St.
Cozy yet upscale; colorful host; food to die for
Rafters, 422 Amity St.
Brian's second home when I'm away. Mango mai tai possibly his favorite drink ever; brownie sundae good as they get.
Antonio's Pizza, 31 North Pleasant St.
Amherst classic. Love the black bean and avocado slice.
Amherst Chinese Food, 62 Main St.
AKA Am Chi, Amherst classic. Nicky likes the sanderberry juice. Love the farm mural; orchids in every window.
Mom's House Chinese Food Market, 318 College St.
Take-out only from steam trays constantly replenished to meet demand.
Black Sheep Deli, 79 Main St.
Amherst classic. Recommend Calliope caramel cookies.

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My nephew William at North Hadley Sugar Shack

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Dutch Belted dairy cows at Hampshire College

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