by Hunter Styles | Nov 9, 2015 | Articles, Local Elections 2015, News
In the weeks leading up to the Nov. 3 election, the Advocate asked the mayoral candidates of Holyoke, Chicopee, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, and Greenfield to share their thoughts on schools, the budget, taxes, and the environment. This week, we called...
by Kristin Palpini | Nov 9, 2015 | Articles, Arts, Leisure
My tattoo reminds me “Life’s not about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” And I’ve danced in a lot of rain in my life. Done by Tim Senecal at Off the Map Tattoo in Easthampton. — Patti Fradette, Chicopee The lotus flower grows in...
by Amanda Drane | Nov 9, 2015 | Articles, Food + Booze, News, Wellness
Ashley Christian makes one trip to the grocery store every month; it’s a carefully coordinated and premeditated affair. She needs to buy foods that will still be edible at the end of the month, which means fresh fruits and vegetables are mostly out and frozen or...
by Yana Tallon-Hicks | Nov 9, 2015 | Articles, Columns, Leisure, The V-Spot, Wellness
Hi Yana, With previous girlfriends it’s been easier over time to bring them to orgasm as I get to know their preferences and bodies, however my current girlfriend owns a Hitachi Magic Wand that she has been using for nine months. It’s significantly more difficult now...
by Kristin Palpini | Nov 9, 2015 | Articles, Arts, Food + Booze, Leisure
Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, sweet potato pie — we all know the traditional Thanksgiving meal, and some of us are sick of it. But invariably, whenever a host attempts to tweak the feast someone at the table is going to hate...
