Shelf Space: What’s New at the Harvard Public Library, 7/10/26
New for Children They Call Me No Sam! by Drew Daywalt Meet Sam, an insolent pug and incidental hero who will stop at nothing…
A Look Back: The way we were…February ’74, ’77, and ’80
February 1974 The Post reported that Congressman Robert F. Drinan had introduced a bill to prohibit the “giant oil companies” from passing on to…
Wingin’ It: Places to go birding within striking distance of Harvard
These long winter days are perfect for planning your next birding trip. People have asked me, where is a good place to bird? My…
A Look Back: The way we were…January ’84, ’94, and 2003
January 1984 Gov. Michael Dukakis paid a visit to Carlson Orchards, where he signed a bill to promote the apple industry in Massachusetts. The…
It’s Only Natural: Biomimicry—Taking inspiration from nature
The way in which fine hooks on the tips of the individual common burdock seed casings easily catch on the fur of passing animals…
A Look Back: The way we were…December ’80, and ’90
December 1980 School lunch prices were raised from 50 to 60 cents. The Finance Committee started looking seriously at implementing user fees to charge…
It’s Only Natural: Not every pine cone is a pine cone
American larch or tamarack: Unlike most conifers, the American larch, or tamarack, is deciduous. Every fall its needles turn a golden yellow before falling…
Wingin’ It: Winter migrants prepare for southerly trip
Our winter birds are slowly returning. I have noticed flocks of juncos back from their northern breeding grounds. Our feeders are getting busier with…
Reflections: Thankful for much, and the cat too
What am I thankful for? That’s not really a tough one but it’s hard to know where to begin. Most people have a lot…
A Look Back: The way we were…November ’81, ’86, and ’91
November 1981 Reporters from Time magazine planned a visit to Harvard, “a typical New England village,” to photograph quintessential small-town holiday preparations and celebrations…
A Look Back: The way we were…November ’73, ’82, and ’92
November 1973 A letter-writer suggested that, in order to avoid the energy pinch created by rising prices for gasoline and home heating oil, residents…
