1. Bald Egalitarian Sighting: I'm neutral on George H.W. Bush as a former president (I actually prefer Dana Carvey as George Bush) however, I am crazy about bald George Bush, who shaved his head in support of a 2-year-old with cancer - the son of one of his Secret Service detail. In fact, the entire Secret Service group has organized a ride through Kennebunkport, Maine. You can learn more at www.patrickspals.org.
2. Bad Moon Rising: Turns out a full moon, although romantic, had a bad "lunar influence" on 33 test subjects in a recent sleep study, according to BBC News. When the Moon was round, the volunteers took longer to nod off and had poorer quality sleep, despite being shut in a darkened room, Current Biology reports. They also had a dip in levels of a hormone called melatonin that is linked to natural-body clock cycles. As for me, the full moon hovers outside the window right next to my bed, so the glare is what keeps me awake.
3. Local Craigslist Scam: If you have ever used Craigslist to find a place to rent, then Amherst Patch Editor Robert Michaelson's cautionary tale is a must read. See how he almost got scammed in Milford.
4. Princess Night at Holman: Silver Nights bring the fun tonight, for Princess Night at Holman Stadium - which also happens to be Ray Campenella statue giveaway night.
5. Back to Bush Era: I like to end where I begin, sometimes, which is why it seems only right to end with this date in history: On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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