Archives: November 2007

Ken Burns – Civil Warrior

Above: Photo courtesy of Dan Klores Communications He swore, after producing “The Civil War,” he would never do another documentary about war. But 17 years later the legendary Ken Burns of Walpole was persuaded to do another by the aging and dying of WWII veterans — seeing the loss of their stories as “historical amnesia too irresponsible to countenance.” The…

A Better Holiday Table

Nothing says festive and traditional Thanksgiving like hues of orange and brown, gourds everywhere, turkeys on all available surfaces, from plates to platters and napkins, happy little pilgrim salt and pepper shakers and a cornucopia centerpiece practically spewing food, leaves and yet more gourds onto the table, right? Not for design consultant Christian Boyer and his friend of 35 years,…

Know Your Numbers

The blood pressure cuff — that familiar low-tech tool — was introduced to the U.S. medical community in 1903. But don’t be fooled by its age and simplicity — it serves a critical function. “Let’s check your pressure” is often the first step in a medical visit. A blood pressure reading gives two numbers, says Daniel Davies, D.O., of Beacon…

Salem Scene

Tell people you’re heading to Salem for the weekend and invariably someone will assume you’re looking to indulge your inner consumer. It’s hard to ignore the presence of the Mall at Rockingham Park, which, with almost 150 shops, is the largest mall in the state. And the mall is just the beginning of this corridor of commerce that recently prompted…