Serious fiction, fun fiction, and a memoir this month—dive right in!Most of my historical fiction reading is set in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries. I know the framework—the history, the royalty, the social trends—so the stories tend to...
Editor’s Letter
The end of WWII marked a prosperous time for the country. With the return of the soldiers came many happy reunions resulting in a huge population explosion, otherwise known as the baby boom. In light of this popular era, we...
Horoscopes
Sun Sign ForecastFor June 2007By Arlene DeAngelusBest Days for June: 10, 11, 24 and 29 Aries: (March 21 to April 20) New studies and all forms of communication are your focus for June. Your energy level is high on the...
Dowd at large
Cape Cod A world of contrasts and chowderBy William M. Dowd PROVINCETOWN, MA -- The man in the bow held one oar out of the water, feathering the other to act as a rudder. His partner in the stern gamely...
Relationships
ForgivenessBy Diane E. Lykes, LCSWWould it surprise you to hear that people who practice forgiveness on a daily basis live fuller, happier and healthier lives? And that people who forgive others are emotionally strong, have full hearts and live life...
Dowd At Large

Barbecue, plus do's and dont'sStory & Photo by William M. DowdOn the first day of spring back in March, I gazed at the snow piled deep on my backyard deck and thought, “Better get ready for barbecue season.” It wasn’t...