tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9714543.post5588652277129639004..comments2024-02-23T03:51:32.548-05:00Comments on Not Quite Sure: The Berkshires Seemed Dreamlike on Account of That FrostingBeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12002802440403969922noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9714543.post-78153899265012313172008-01-29T17:58:00.000-05:002008-01-29T17:58:00.000-05:00Hello! I'm Eric, the assistant innkeeper at Porch...Hello! I'm Eric, the assistant innkeeper at Porches. I happened across your mention of us and wanted to thank you for your comments about our inn. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and found it relaxing. The outdoor hot tub in the middle of winter is a favorite spot, and yes, our beds are so comfortable, that occasionally guests buy them from us! As for<BR/>the décor, we refer to it as "Granny Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9714543.post-28249354957838612732008-01-23T15:49:00.000-05:002008-01-23T15:49:00.000-05:00MASS MoCA does have a program called Kidspace whic...MASS MoCA does have a program called Kidspace which brings every elementary school kid through the museum 2x a year and a program called Art Assembly which brings kids in 4 times a year (not all NA kids come to every show) for performing arts events. Kidspace is program of MASS MoCA, Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, and Williams College Museum of Art.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9714543.post-69587986992828978532008-01-22T16:13:00.000-05:002008-01-22T16:13:00.000-05:00I grew up in one of those decaying mill towns. In...I grew up in one of those decaying mill towns. In fact, we dubbed it "The Armpit of the Universe." And it is.Phantom Scribblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03258384756183844406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9714543.post-85702513641477428192008-01-22T10:26:00.000-05:002008-01-22T10:26:00.000-05:00Holy crow, got to delurk for this.We were there to...Holy crow, got to delurk for this.<BR/><BR/>We were there too -- Dad over-50, mom over-40, both slightly overweight, overseeing our riotously happy 3-year old boy. Maybe he even ran into you in the Jenny Holzer!<BR/><BR/>We're locals, and your concerns about jobs/ schools are justified. There's a big divide, between those who think the North Adams school system is perfectly fine, and those whoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9714543.post-1942020984631175652008-01-22T08:26:00.000-05:002008-01-22T08:26:00.000-05:00I am laughing--but yes, I am sure you have a lot o...I am laughing--but yes, I am sure you have a lot of people reading all the way through!Jenny Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02295436498255927522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9714543.post-88258133473424036042008-01-22T05:17:00.000-05:002008-01-22T05:17:00.000-05:00Totally jealous as you know...but it helped that y...Totally jealous as you know...but it helped that you talked about your curiousity about the jobs and the education. My guess is no, because in the end there are no decent jobs in the Berkshires. Also it is the most ridiculous meeting place of townspeople who have no money and rich, cranky New Yorkers. I miss it muchly!addyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01061437286961403135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9714543.post-59423036591211294022008-01-21T23:06:00.000-05:002008-01-21T23:06:00.000-05:00Read through the whole post--even the links and lo...Read through the whole post--even the links and loved it, even the hair analysis. Sounds like a mostly great weekend sans croissants. I can't believe I've never been to Mass MOCA either (though we tried once--it was closed.) Hope you had enough relaxation time!!!!EDUC 520 2008 BLOGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12430555918378693431noreply@blogger.com