tire in the hole: (above) This irrestible tire swing is located in the former community swimming hole in Livingston Manor. Sadly, it’s now private property and swimming is no longer allowed. Happily, there are plenty of other options for great swimming spots. Lake Garfield Beach 78 Tyringham Road Monterey, MA 01245 413.528.3831 Gain access to the public beach—from Tyringham Road. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer season. Lakeville Lake (also known as Lake Wononscopomuc) 36 Ethan Allen Street Lakeville, CT 06039 860.435.5186 Water activities abound here—beyond swimming and fishing, you can rent standing paddle boards, kayaks, canoes and row…
I love a funny book and author Gary Shteyngart’s newest novel, Our Country Friends, is a very funny book. It’s also a super-fresh, moving tale that follows a pack of…
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As a pop culture maniac, I adore high- and decidedly low-brow television and films in equal measure. Whether it’s a train-wreck of a reality show escapism or a brilliantly written,…
The choruses I’ve sung with have taken me all over the world: Switzerland, Uruguay, Japan… Somehow, though, a premier New England music mecca has eluded me all this time, awaiting…
Outdoor Georgian Teak Sofa “Outdoor living spaces should be as well thought out and beautifully designed as indoor ones,” says Darren Henault, interior designer and owner of bespoke furniture and…
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A confession before we proceed: I’m kinda-sorta a self-proclaimed diner expert, maybe not quite up there with that guy named Guy (Fieri), but between my near constant travel within these United…












