“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language. And next year’s words await another voice.” — T.S. Eliot. A few days ago, I saw one of my favorite comedians, Juston McKinney. He does a year-in-review show, and it was hilarious. At this time of year, everyone is thinking about what the past 12 months brought us and wondering how the next year will unfold. I thought about … [Read more...] about From The Deep End: Looking forward: New voices, new words
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2024 Year in Photos
From the northern lights to a dead humpback whale, a teachers strike, a visit from Marquis de Lafayette, and cooling off under the spray of Marblehead Fire Department’s ladder truck, 2024 has had its share picture-worthy moments. Of the 2,208 edited, captioned, and submitted photos taken by Marblehead Weekly staff photographers this year, these are our favorites: … [Read more...] about 2024 Year in Photos
From The Deep End: DIY renovation leads to chaos
"If you want a thing done well, do it yourself." — Napolean Bonaparte You know, I'm guessing Napoleon never had to redo a bathroom. In his day, a bathroom renovation meant you got a new chamber pot and a fresh bucket. Currently, there is a bathroom refresh happening in our home. No plumbing or electrical because that requires a professional, just pulling out some old tile … [Read more...] about From The Deep End: DIY renovation leads to chaos
Weekly Recommendations: Diana James
INTERVIEWED: Diana James OCCUPATION: Diana is the founder and head designer of Living Swell, on Washington Street. She moved to this larger space where she can offer both retail and design. BACKSTORY: I’ve always been interested in building and making things since I was a kid. Everyone had dolls, but I was more interested in building their houses and furniture. … [Read more...] about Weekly Recommendations: Diana James
Hasak: My favorite Christmas stop
A snowball’s throw from the Lynch/Van Otterloo YMCA sits in the neighborhoods of Riverside Drive and Yorkshire Road. Here, as the holiday season rolls around you’ll find the most wonderful Whovillian scene of all, with Christmas lights spiraling through trees, wreaths neatly lining houses, and decorations galore. My dad has been taking me to this street since I was a … [Read more...] about Hasak: My favorite Christmas stop