
	It's the values, stupid Once again, they're partying like its 1928 on Wall Street. Indeed, three of the banks that took government handouts last year -- Goldman, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase -- had the temerity to announce they'll be handing out $30 billion in bonuses this year. What a difference a year makes to some people. Full Story The best of times It's deer season again in Vermont, and every year from three to six of us gather at my camp in Stamford to participate in the annual ritual of pursuing the elusive whitetail. For sixteen days every year, it is an enjoyable experience, out in the woods each day and then enjoying a hearty meal at night with friends and relatives. Full Story Drug stores were all in the family Ed Price and Archie Pratt are remembered by older folks as owners of Rice's Drug Store on the corner of Main and Eagle streets in North Adams. The wood and stucco building was shared with Dr. Martin W. Brown, a local surgeon, whose office and waiting room were on the second floor. Dr. Brown was a genial, odd-appearing man. Full Story Some tomato Some time during the early spring I saw a commercial on TV featuring a giant tomato plant that grew as high as 8 feet and produced an amazing amount of fruit. It pictured this huge tomato plant loaded with big ripe tomatoes that could easily be grown right on your deck. I was hooked, and I sent for the packet of seeds that would produce a veritable tomato tree that would soon produce a ton Full Story A practical guide for the new mayor To the Mayorific Richard D'Alcombright: It is customary for such as we to seek a mayor's favour, to present themselves before him with those things of theirs which they themselves most value. Since you have recently won an election to lead North Adams, here are a few pieces of advice for your consideration: A city without a motto cannot hope to capture the imagination of the Full Story Broadcasting no cure for the seasonal blues Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, it's once again time for "The Johnnie Carrier Show!" Brought to you by Head and Shoulders, reminding you that, in the uncertainty of today's world, it's nice to know that we're here for you, because you never know when you'll need a new head and shoulders. Full Story The march of time Exercise is a great tool for keeping one fit and healthy, and I must admit that I don't get enough of it. But I am still fairly active. Weather permitting, I play golf most days, and I will soon be in the great outdoors hunting the elusive whitetail deer. Winter traditionally has been a bad season for me. Full Story Bullish on cows Recently I read with some interest an article about a concern in Colorado that has plans to convert manure from cattle into methane gas to power a cheese factory and several other businesses. I think it would be a splendid idea, but why stop there? Why not proceed to Washington, bottle all the bull crap produced there, and we would have enough energy to power the country? Full Story Last-minute costume advice Hey, kids! It's time for costume advice with Crazy Uncle Seth! ... Now, there's no need to shout. I realize last time I told everyone to dress up in costumes it was apparently Columbus Day, and nobody else was celebrating. Well, this is different. This is Halloween, a day when wearing funny costumes not only won't get people asking what's wrong with you, but also might get you free food! Full Story A dying gift -- made in advance As she lay dying, my mother surprised us by opening her brilliant blue eyes, weakly waving her hand at us and mouthing the words, "Bye-bye." After the days she had been unresponsive, it was a deathbed gift we'll always treasure. But the best gift is the one Mom made at least 10 years before her death: her health care proxy. Full Story Ask the right questions; do the right things One of my favorite business maxims is: "Don't just do things right. Do the right things." I remember coming across that quote on one of my dad's note pads when I was a teenager. At the time, he was under contract with General Motors to provide its upper management with a corporate history to supposedly help guide them back onto the path of success. Full Story Time for a new sheriff in town Hi. I'm Johnnie Carrier, a simple man who woke up from a three-day drunk 23 years ago, only to find that he was living in this fair city of North Adams. Once I kicked the sauce, I found it to be a lovely place with a rich and historical manufacturing background that dates back to the start of an Industrial Revolution that modernized and changed America forever. Full Story High time for action I don't always keep up with the news, but I hear that lately the big story is about a big balloon filled with hot air. And I don't mean Rush Limbaugh. No, the "balloon boy" story seems to have taken over the media for the past week or so, and you know the story has been well covered when even I have heard about it. Full Story Think Snowe Finally! We have one brave soul who has the courage and fortitude to go against the party line for the betterment of the country. I am speaking of Olympia Snowe, the senator from Maine, who has the boldness to break from the conventional party-first mentality that pervades the Senate of the United States and vote for much needed health care reform. Full Story Tasty and nutritious If this column doesn't turn out so great, you can blame it on my wife. She asked me what I intended to write about this week while she plastered a thick layer of peanut butter on her English muffin, and I brashly quipped, "I'll think of something. I can write about anything." "Oh yeah? Full Story

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