by Jan Turrentine | Aug 1, 2003 | Opinion
Barney Fife, a beloved but exasperating character on the old “The Andy Griffith Show,” was often as full of himself as he was with half-baked ideas. But he was well-intentioned, and at least occasionally he offered some pretty good advice. Seems Opie,...
by Jan Turrentine | Jul 25, 2003 | Opinion
While researchers have for years studied what makes people sad, only recently have they begun the scientific study of happiness. Already they claim to know what makes people happy. Their findings debunk the contemporary formula of wealth + possessions = success and...
by Jan Turrentine | Jul 18, 2003 | Opinion
From bumper stickers to T-shirts, baseball caps to billboards, Americans enjoy their freedom of speech. From bumper stickers to T-shirts, baseball caps to billboards, Americans enjoy their freedom of speech. A car’s bumper sticker can reveal the owner’s...
by Jan Turrentine | Jul 11, 2003 | Opinion
The Westborough High School golf team made history last fall after winning the Massachusetts state championship, but not because they played a better golf game. It’s what happened after they had the first-place trophy in hand that really got people’s...
by Jan Turrentine | Jul 4, 2003 | Opinion
“If you’re like me and you enjoy seeing the pain and suffering of other people, then you’ve come to the right place,” says Shannen Doherty, host of “Scare Tactics.” It’s but one of many emerging new reality television shows...