Doug Sparks

At first glance, the poems and sketches in Chath pierSath’s “On Earth Beneath Sky,” betray an old-fashioned reverence for literary figures.

In “Cummiskey Alley” the poems echo the thoughts of a solitary wanderer searching for moments in which the present dissolves into a past.

Editor-in-Chief Doug Sparks reflects on writing in coffee shops, introversion and a nostalgic tune by The Smiths.

There’s something strange about feminism. After all, it’s impossible to think of any 20th century social movement that was as successful or influential.

“Scipio’s Dream” tells the story of a Roman general who dreams of standing above Carthage one night and begins to perceive the sweet music of the spheres.

Tuscan opens winter garden, Red Sox talk Lowell and Baker rolls back COVID plans. All this and more in this week’s NoteWorthy.

Are you one of those people who hates the winter? You might want to check out this week’s Wellness Wednesday, in which we discuss ways to embrace the cold and all its challenges.

This week in the Merrimack Valley: Jeanne D’Arc goes Kind, Amazon goes to North Andover and Lazarus House goes virtual. Read all about it in Sunday’s edition of NoteWorthy.

Doug Sparks remembers his first winter in New York … The snow, the homesickness and of course, the Christmas Peanuts special.

This week’s Wellness Wednesday is devoted to everyone’s favorite molecule: caffeine! Brew a cup of something warm, sit back, and enjoy …

State Sen. DiZoglio’s March Across Massachusetts, a 159-mile walk over 10 days, raised more than $100K for a proposed youth center in Methuen.

Walking is a hobby well suited for people who enjoy reading and writing. I now carry before me the shield of cuteness – a stroller bearing my two daughters.