Alzheimer’s. Just the mention of the word brings thoughts of suffering, loss, pity, and fear. How could there possibly be any good associated with such a hideous disease? Marilynn Garzione knows firsthand about the painful aspects of... Read More

Most golfers have a favorite course that holds a special attraction or place in their memory. Perhaps it’s been the site of a frustratingly dismal morning or a spectacular once-in-a-lifetime round. But what if a golfer had to choose... Read More

Playing on the 2006 Chelsea Red Devils’ football team wasn’t easy. But then, just surviving in Chelsea wasn’t easy, especially if you were a teenager growing up in one of the most violent towns in the Boston area. Bob Halloran’s... Read More

Sometimes a bright future can get derailed by a rocky present. Daniel Todd, fresh out of college with his medical degree in 1849, dreams of leaving Boston far behind and heading for San Francisco to start his medical practice among the... Read More

War, as a topic, lends itself to unending discussion, research, debate, and analysis. Historians argue over past strategies, methods, and the results of battles waged over several centuries. Roger J. Spiller’s collection, "In the... Read More

For some people, golf is merely an occasional early-morning excuse to walk around beautifully landscaped grounds, chatting with friends. But for James Dodson, the sport assumes a much higher level of importance. In fact, it becomes a... Read More