This Month’s Featured Articles…
Ashley’s Favorite Christmas Movies
Who doesn’t love cozying up on the couch in their PJ’s on the weekend, getting snowed in with a fuzzy blanket and a cup of hot chocolate, and watching their favorite Christmas movies? Well, I’m right there with you, and here are some of my favorites.
Dining without borders: Berkshires-based After Hours expands traveling dining experiences worldwide
“Our human desire for connection and collaboration through food is stronger than ever,” shares Kevin Kelly, founder and CEO of Berkshire-based culinary business After Hours GB. “With this in mind, we’re excited to take After Hours to the world, creating experiences that honor local food systems, foster human connection, and put collaboration at the heart of every event.”
“We just want to help people,” rescue squads say about potential insurance reimbursement cuts
As of this writing, the government shutdown has just ended. One contentious impasse involved potential reductions to Medicare and Medicaid. Another issue is depletion of health insurance availability. Much has been said about the fear of small, rural hospitals having to close as a result of these changes. A less-mentioned effect is, “Not only that, but you won’t have an ambulance to take you to wherever the nearest open one is.”
Season of giving: Local organizations give back during this holiday season
In the spirit of the upcoming holiday season, I always like to think about the ways that I can give back to my community. During the holidays when spending is already tight, it can be especially hard to come up with additional funds to donate to worthy causes, but I think it would behoove us all to remember that we don’t always have to hand over money in order to make a difference. I’ve rounded up some local organizations where you can donate your money, time, or other goods in order to make a difference in your community.
Good food, good wine, good friends… there’s no better experience
The holidays are coming, the holidays are coming! Gifts, parties, dinners, family gatherings, and OMG, we need the right wine for all those. But, what to choose? There are so many options, from local vintners with one-of-a-kind specialties to vast world-wide assortments. Enter Dylan Baker at Sharon Package Store, Hillsdale Fine Wine and Spirits manager Wendy Walton, and Tom Morrison of South Egremont Spirit Shoppe with their expert advice. Their unanimous opinion echoes Morrison’s statement, “The first rule of thumb is to drink what you [...]
