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CELEBRATING BOSTON DESIGN WEEK

Boston Celebrates Design Then and Now

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12-Day Citywide Festival 80+ Events - Most Free!

BostonDesignWeek.com All events are open to the public. RSVP for your choice of events today! Boston Design Week Awards Friday Evening April 5 At the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award:

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HOME & DÉCOR 14 Main Street Marion: Own a piece of history and call it home ART AFFAIRS 20 Boston Design Week takes the city by storm by celebrating creative diversity DESIGN 24 Design trends for kitchens and closets

HEALTH MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL’S MASSIVE EXPANSION

42 WRITTEN WORD READERS AND WRITERS PLAN FOR ANNUAL AUTHOR’S BRUNCH

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38 TABLE FOOD FOR THOUGHT— DINING TRENDS

HEALTH 38 Mass. General Hospital plans for expansion into the next generation of health care TABLE 42 Food for thought, where do you sit with today’s food trends? LIVING WELL 48 A discussion about who is vulnerable to opioid addiction INTIMACY 50 Who’s king and queen in your home? It’s time to learn the roles couples play WRITTEN WORD 52 Readers and writers plan for the Claire T. Carney Library Associates Annual Author’s Brunch at UMASSDartmouth

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MONEY 54 Part ll in our series, “The Secrets of Wealth and Investing” ITINERARY 58 If it’s worth doing, we have it here

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The days are getting longer, and optimism abounds with thoughts of an early spring.

e’ve been fortunate, being served a mild winter— as far as coastal regions are concerned—while the deserving mountain resorts of New England have received an abundance of snowfall, along with frigid temperatures. This year’s ski and riding season will be remembered for many years, while this one carries us into April—maybe even May; then it will be time to hike to Tuckerman’s Ravine for the final turns of the season. Now that our March issue is complete, we’ve accepted an invitation from representatives of General Motors, to participate in the GMC Winter Drive Program, to be held at Stowe Vermont. A couple of our staff members will load their gear into a 2019 GMC Sierra Denali and put the vehicle through the rigors of the harsh New England environment. During the week-long excursion, they’ll go over every detail the new truck has to offer and report back their impressions of how GMC is pushing luxury and technology into another class, and ahead of the competition. 10 MARCH 2019 | NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA

With the 2019 redesign of the Sierra Denali, and its industry-first, MultiPro Tailgate-offering six functions and positions for enhanced loading, the team will plow through the backwoods of the mountainous region, out onto the ice for some fishing, then it’s to the trails for snowmobiling, which offers some of the best views in the country. You won’t want to miss next months issue when we bring you out into the field and share our incredible experiences through breathtaking photography and first-hand dialogue as to how this workhorse performed. Speaking of design, we are once again, thrilled to be a Silver Media Sponsor of the prestigious Boston Design Week 2019. This year’s theme, “Diversity in All Design Fields,” will reach all parts of the city and the beltway of Route-95, which surrounds the towns and cities of the region. This annual event has put Boston on the map as the most significant event held in honor of those who make exceptional contributions to the industry through their creative talent. Many of the events are offered free to the public and only require preregistration. But, of course, there is the

grand ceremony to be held on Friday, April 5 at 5:30 p.m. where Boston’s best will gather at the new gallery at the Artist for Humanity Epicenter for a show of appreciation, cocktails, and treats. Tickets go quickly so be sure to reserve your space by contacting BostonDesignWeek.com. Also taking place in Boston is the next step in the continuation of Massachusetts General Hospital’s (MGH) quest for remaining the best in world-class healthcare. There is a great deal of excitement at the hospital—albeit—the plan is at the initial stages, but even so, we give you a preview at what Cambridge Street may look like when the hospital completes one of the most significant projects ever to be launched in the business of taking care of people. As usual, we delve into fashion you won’t find anywhere else, and we review the upcoming Claire T. Carney Library Associates Author’s Brunch—another sell-out event—so get your tickets early by contacting, msanguinetti@umassd.edu or call 508-991-5096. With so much more to share, but not enough space, we’ll have to rely on you to dig through our pages of this special issue. Enjoy yourselves. H

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VILLAGE CHARM AND HISTORY MAKES THIS A

DREAM HOME BY STEVE CHAN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY LUCKI SCHOTZ

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Highlights that will draw your attention is a first-floor master suite with a walk-in closet, an oversized gourmet kitchen, a bright and open family room, a dining or formal living room, and a powder room.

ave you ever looked for a home, hoping to find one wrapped in character, exuding traditional architectural style, while retaining an interior that would serve as a glimpse into the past? Do you long for a home, one of historic proportion, but with modern amenities

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that make everyday life a breeze? Are you a closet preservationist, who doesn’t let on, that you may be a housesnob and the term new means anything built after the 19th Century? If you came close to answering yes, to any of these questions, then this fully restored, renovated and expanded early 1800’s cottage, located at 47 Main Street in Marion, is worth your attention. Sitting on a quarter-acre in the heart

of Marion—on what may be the quietest and most walkable street in town—this historical home has been brought back to life with a complete and comprehensive “make-over.” Offering modern conveniences buyers insist on, this antique cape, blends the warmth of heritage with modern open space, creating a perfect partnership for the right family. Highlights that will draw your attention

Nothing is missing from this near-perfect house; working fireplaces, forced-air gas heat, central air conditioning, chair-railings, crown molding, skylights, stone and granite counter-tops, and a gas washer and dryer hook-up on the main level.

is a first-floor master suite with a walk-in closet, an oversized gourmet kitchen, a bright and open family room, a dining or formal living room, and a powder room. The front entrance is original and quite dramatic; its architecture is intact and offers a spectacular dual stairway to the three additional bedrooms and two custom bathrooms on the second floor. Beautifully appointed, as well as being airy and full of light, there is also a second NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA | MARCH 2019 17

This months feature can be found in the book “Three Centuries of Marion Houses.” Photograph above, courtesy of Converse Company Realtors Realtors.

walk-way down to a spacious mud-room area with an entrance also located on Main Street. From the sparkling kitchen, new French doors lead to a deck offering an expansive view of the property which could be utilized for a pool, and garage, or an expanded studio for a home-based business. Then there is the luxury of village living. A newly renovated general store is to be finished soon, the library, art center, and the Sippican Yacht Club are nearby, as is shopping, beaches, and marinas. Nothing is missing from this nearperfect house; working fireplaces, forcedair gas heat, central air conditioning, chair-railings, crown molding, skylights, stone and granite counter-tops, and a gas washer and dryer hook-up on the main level. With original hardwood floors, accented with newer but well-matched extensions 18 MARCH 2019 | NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA

Placed on a quarter-acre in the heart of Marion— on what may be the quietest and most walkable street in town—this historical home has been brought back to life with a complete and comprehensive “make-over.”

of the surfaces, the feel of the home is far from the hollow and uncharacteristic form of a newly built structure. This year-round or summer residence is a full 2,525 square feet of living space and has had blown-in insulation, insulated windows, a new roof, and siding. If there was ever a turn-key home of exceptional quality, this is it, and it’s offered by Marion-based real estate company, Converse Company Realtors. This village home is priced at $1.250 million, and should not be passed without a closer look. Very few homes of this quality and value have undergone such comprehensive restoration, so that new homeowners may enjoy the new residence, then share it with their heirs so that a new legacy can begin. H For additional information or to request an appointment to view the home, please contact Margot Kalkanis at 774.526.0471 or 508.748.0200.

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or some, the word design Someone had to style the shirt or designer is an enigma you’re wearing and the shoes on your as much as it is used to feet. The car you drive took teams of describe a long list of “designers” countless hours of highmultifaceted talents. As tech analysis to ensure your experience a catch-all expression, it behind the wheel is invigorating. often relates to abstracAnother group of people spent years tion, while bearing no intrinsic value, and millions of dollars working on the unless of course, someone is willing to visual appeal of the exterior, so when purchase the result of the notion. your new wheels pass a crowd, you’ll One look around, and it becomes hear them call out, “Wow.” evident that design isn’t necessarily The sidewalks, buildings, and highassociated with taste or style—but, it is ways, all came from the depths of someusually tied to a hefty price tag. one’s mind, and what we see is part of a The word design is thrown around progression which is never completed. like confetti—at cocktail parties and Of the thousands of websites you visit, social gatherings of artist-types—the the home you live in and the jewelry you insignia has become a calling card for wear, know that it began as a thought, the 21st Century, with expressionism and due to either luck or determination reaching new heights. the result came to fruition and ended up For the layperson, the word as your reality. design or designer connotes a distant The word designer comes with a reality from daily necessities. Usually source of pride for both the creator associated with a celebrity or at least and the end-user. What remains to tied to someone’s name, it makes be unanswered is how populations little difference to them even though attribute labels, such as good, bad everything around them is (to or indifferent to the final work. It’s paraphrase Miranda, from the movie, not so simple as going to a neighbor The Devil Wears Prada, “[made] for and asking what they think on the you by these people…”. subject; depending on where you Common-place idioms such as a live, the question could be taken out handbag, fashion or interior, are often of context and the thought of a false associated with design, but there is so accusation—cast like a stone—could Top: The future of virtual and augmented much more which goes unexplained. result in hard feelings. reality on display at Neoscape. Courtesy image. Most of us cannot get through If you are uneasy about the topic, Center: The Christian Science Mother Church the day without hearing, seeing fear not, help is on the way. in 1907. Image Courtesy of the Boston or purchasing something with a Celebrating its sixth-year running, Preservation Alliance designer brand attached to it, and if Boston Design Week will be we step back, it’s easy to understand launching a 12-day citywide event, Bottom: The BUILD Space at Autodesk. the importance of giving authors March 27–April 7, with the theme recognition by acknowledging their for the 2019 festival, Diversity in All identities and creations. Design Fields. Considering what design means and its vast implications, we can The annual-all-inclusive-spectrum of design and creative only imagine a world lacking creativity, just to offer the sameness of expression will span across the entire design world to provide the items we wear, carry; even how we live, work, and play. insightful, provocative, and diverse experiences. To get a handle on the concept of design, we need to recognize Always a successful showing, based on previous events, that it’s a major component of our human existence. this year’s festival will offer over 70 activities to participants. Creativity and design are found everywhere, but the principals With conservative estimates, this year’s celebration of design behind the tasks of producing something needs to be teased out of will attract over 20,000 attendees who will visit 13 Boston the process. neighborhoods and 14 cities and towns in the immediate region. NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA | MARCH 2019 21

An instructor demonstrates draping at the School of Fashion Design. Image Courtesy School of Fashion Design

Boston Design Week will begin on Wednesday, March 27, with five kick-offs in five locations, under the tent of, Then and Now. Events are scheduled in the South End, Back Bay, Seaport, Fenway, and at Fort Port. Keeping with its commitment to be inclusive to all artists, the attractions being offered to the public will include; graphic design, fashion, interior design, technical design, historic preservation, architecture, and a few surprises. Three stand-alone conferences are planned this year, highlighting various design-related topics. MITX will hosts their annual Design Summit, which will bring together the industry’s leading experts who will discuss how design thinking and principals are being applied by organizations in the business of landscape. Mad*Pow, a 2-day Health Experience Design Conference, focuses on the changing view of the design for healthcare. While a program entitled, Interventions: Narrative is a one-day symposium, hosted by students of Northeastern’s SCOUT program, will bring together creative leaders who will explore the roles that designers play as storytellers, activists, and influencers. This year’s event will also look at stainability and high fashion at an open house at The School of Fashion Design at their Back Bay location, while Serenella presents a trunk show and book signing with author Cameron Silver; this event will be held at Marc Hall Design in the South End. The Boston Design Center and Innovation and Design Building will be a key venue this year. A one day program is planned at the Boston Design Center and will include; an IFDA discussion on how design thinking can grow your business, followed by a 22 MARCH 2019 | NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA

designSkim panel on social media, featuring author and designer Erin Gates. At the Innovation and Design Building, Autodesk hosts an open house, “Design Night,” at their BUILD Space. Historic architecture and preservation are in the forefront this year, with an architecture tour hosted by Trinity Church. Enjoy a behind the scenes look at the building and collections of the New England Historic Genealogical Society, and tours of the studios at the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic site, where some of America’s most beloved spaces were created and designed. Travel with the Boston Preservation Alliance through the history of the Christian Science Center Mother Church from 1894 to present day. More than 20 museums, colleges, universities, and professional organizations serve as non-profit partners for the festival. The Boston Society of Landscape Architects, DLF New England, Harvard Art Museums, Institute for Human Centered Design, MIT List Visual Arts Center, Museum of Fine Arts, Peabody Essex Museum, School of Fashion Design, Scandinavian Cultural Center, and the Society of Arts & Crafts are among participants. Design Week culminates with the Boston Design Week Awards on Friday, April 5 from 5:30–8: 30 pm, taking place in the stunning new gallery at the Artists for Humanity Epicenter. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Roger Thomas, Executive Vice President of Design for Wynn Design & Development, and Principal, The Roger Thomas Collection. Of particular note is Roger’s current project—Encore Boston Harbor. All Boston Design Week programs are open to the public, and most are free of charge, but may require an RSVP to attend. For more information or to receive the Boston Design Week newsletter and calendar of events, visit BostonDesignWeek.com. H

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t’s a story created from a single strand, woven into the success of a fashion house started thirty years ago. The thread is only found in the arid heights of the Gobi Desert or from live flocks of goats bearing this rare material; it’s known as cashmere. During a trip to the challenging landscape of the Mongolian steppes, Eric Bompard learned of this natural fabric, which would become his main star in the creation of the fashion house bearing his name. Bompard employs expert knitters, who through their mastery, create wardrobes of timeless designer pieces, and immaculate classics which are highly collectible. Anchored in time, Bompard has a referendum by an exclusive clientele who desire silhouettes of luxurious refinement. Behind the grandeur of Bompard is Emily Harris, who has played an essential role in some of the most well-known studios in France for over twenty years. Harris was responsible for beautiful and elegant fashion coming from houses with familiar names like; Chloe, Sonia Rykiel, Christian Lacroix, and Givenchy. It was in July 2018 when Harris was appointed to the rank of Artistic Director for Bompard’s Spring/ Summer 2019 collection. The Parisian studio meshes creations by sublimating precious and incomparable raw material into cool-chic looks. Their authentic stylistic signature is the essence of a transgenerational audience. Sustainability is an integral part of Bompard’s vision, and the goal is to become a leader in eco-responsible fashion with the exploration of new natural raw materials such as mohair, organic cotton, and alpaca. Bompard relies on a network of trustworthy producers, who also respect the environment and animal welfare; this commitment in the chain of production aids in the guarantee of high quality and transparency of his creations. H For ordering or more information, visit eric-bompard.com.

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What it Takes to Stay Number One Massachusetts General Hospital Plans Monumental Expansion in Patient Care BY LINDA BERTRUM

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stone unturned for future advancements, many of which are on the horizon. Recently the medical center announced a lofty—but necessary—plan to invest more than $1.0 billion in the institution so they may keep pace with its astounding reputation for universal medical expertise, and to accommodate the thousands upon thousands of patients who put their trust into this world-class hospital. It doesn’t come as a surprise to many the West End of Boston—bordering on

the flat of Beacon Hill—has undergone a remarkable transformation along Cambridge Street which intersects with Storrow Drive and only feet from the Charles River. In fact, with other development taking place along this stretch of roadway, it’s only natural that MGH makes better use of the old parking garages and cramped, low-level buildings in the area. With an estimated footprint of about one million square feet, plans for the

The growth of Boston hinges on it being viewed as a leader in medical technology and healthcare. With this initiative by Partners, no one can question the vision they have and its contributions to today’s patients and those of the future.

development of the two new towers show six floors of inpatient units—with an estimated 450 new beds—operating, procedural and intervention spaces, plus imaging, exam rooms, and infusion areas. As reported by the hospital, they will be eliminating 100-200 current beds, so that the net gain will be the difference between the two estimates. A primary focus on this new area will be a continuation of the hospital’s excellent reputation in cancer and cardiac care, as

well as providing general medical, thoracic and vascular surgical services. The new buildings will also accommodate dietary, pharmacy and clinical support services, and include a café and retail space on the street level which will likely improve the hospital’s curb appeal and integrate the buildings into the façades of existing structures along Cambridge Street. In addition to the ground up expansion, planned is a six-level subterranean parking garage having the capacity to hold more than 1000 automobiles. The new development comes at a time when the Longwood Medical corridor has witness huge expansion and updating by Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and projects currently underway by Beth Israel Deaconess and Boston’s Children’s Hospital. This area may be at a distance from the steps of MGH, but they are connected by a tight-knit medical community and can be found working together when necessary. MGH has submitted plans with the city within the last few weeks, but will likely face extensive examination by state and city officials as the project moves through the process of inspection and impact studies on traffic, site planning and the effects on patient care. The estimated date for completion of this massive undertaking is marked for 2026,

with a starting date sometime in 2020. The two-hundred-plus, year-old hospital, with its access to the finest medical schools and research companies at their calling, treats people from all parts of the globe, maintains a stream of patients from outside of the state’s borders, while providing stateof-the-art diagnosis and care for residents from P-Town to the Berkshires. As a teaching hospital, it isn’t surprising that MGH is approaching $5 billion in annual income; and, while this level of medicine comes at a higher than average cost, there is no indication that this major expansion will hinder the hospitals’ ability to treat those who are unable to find treatment elsewhere. As the wheels slowly turn on the approval phase of this project, (an estimated 18 months to complete) the hospital faces challenges on meeting the needs of its current patient load due to its popularity and reputation. From all reports, business leaders and the political class all appear to be in favor of the project and from a patient’s point of view, “What’s not to like?” The growth of Boston hinges on it being viewed as a leader in medical technology and healthcare. With this initiative by Partners, no one can question the vision they have and its contributions to today’s patients and those of the future. H NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA | MARCH 2019 41

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the Menu? BY JAMES HOLDEN

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f you were to use media reports as a predictor of what the future holds for the public’s diet, and are curious about the direction of future consumption, you may be left with the lasting impression that the majority of Americans will continue to slug down Solo cups of craft beer, while eating out of food trucks at fairs and festivals. By contrast, a day doesn’t go by where broadcasts report that restaurants are having difficult times resulting from everincreasing food cost, interference with their overhead—due to increased wages for unskilled to semi-skilled workers— and liquor laws which have everyone paranoid about splitting a bottle of wine with dinner and getting behind the wheel of a car. For example, recently in Boston, some of the most notable restaurants, (Durgin Park and L’Espalier come to mind), have called it quits, with owners contributing their demise to the inability to keep pace with a dwindling customer base, increased regulation, sky-high rent, and a generation who view eating through a minimalist’s stomach. Indeed, these trends are observed in pockets around the country; still, the concept of fine dining is a staple in many of the premiere restaurants found in New York and Washington D.C. Holding the coveted status of being Michelin-rated, New York City’s most opulent dining rooms fill each night with appreciative patrons who view eating as more of an art form, custom, or even a reward for personal success, rather than a human necessity. The names and faces found in these favorite locations are quite familiar, and because of this, it has become exceedingly difficult for those without notoriety to find a seat. NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA | MARCH 2019 43

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Price remains a battleground for the local grocery store, many who are developing same-day delivery options; but adding pressure to traditional business models is a company that has been around since 2014—but is gaining popularity—known as Thrive Market.

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Many of these fine-dining establishments make it nearly impossible to secure a reservation without a personal contact or meeting the un-achievable prerequisites of monitoring their reservation page and taking what is left after their “regulars” have scooped up the best hours for feasting. If you doubt these claims, attempt to reserve a table during the hours of 6 p.m.–9:00 p.m., at any of the top fine dining locations, and experience the difficulty others have not enjoyed. Of the better restaurants, most have moved to locally sourced products, the over-used farm-to-table depiction, and of course, diners are hearing the reoccurring chant of sustainability when describing food sources from the world’s oceans. What’s interesting is that most—if not all of these top-tier kitchens—continue to serve beef, poultry, lamb and pork, to political representatives in Washington D.C., many who have recently shouted about the evils of these food sources. Their outrage has become comical since the restaurants they are accustomed to visiting would be bankrupted if they removed these items from their menus. A surplus of these elegant dining rooms

offer multi-course meals, (sometimes referred to as Chef Tasting Menus) prix fixe, and on the lower end ranging from $148 per person without beverages at JeanGeorges, Le Bernardin starting at $160, with the famous Daniel topping this lower assortment of gourmet restaurants at $175 for each person at the table. Whatever your unique real At the top-level of the collection, we estate needs, you can rely find that 11 Madison is a mere $295 Beth Kelly Rebecca on our combined talents and per person, Per SeMayer reaches a lofty $355, Mazor Zexter experience to bring you and Masa still holds a unique position 508-878-3929 401-447-8040 real results. 401-225-0502 at a dizzying $595 for a multi-course meal; while these prices include gratuity, it leaves the responsibility of taxes and Rebecca MayeR beth MazoR 401.447.8040 508.878.3929 chosen beverages on the diner. Further complicating our search for Whatever your unique real estate needs, yo trends in eating is the introduction of Kelly zexteR VictoR PeReiRa 401.225.0502 781.910.1330 combined talents and experience to bring the meal-in-a-box.our Vendors offer all the ingredients in a single package, so a consumer need only to load it into a pan or on a baking sheet, and voila, dinner is served. There are mixed reviews about these offerings—with some consumers realestatecollaborative@residentialproperties.com taking to social media with their realestatecollaborative@residentialproperties complaints; however, grocery stores are attempting to attract consumers by giving them the opportunity to purchase similar types of meals from their cooler cases.

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If you’re like most people, you’ve seen the enticements to shop at nontraditional grocery stores; Costco, BJ’s, and Walmart are aggressively battling for grocery dollars, and on top of this, all competitors are moving to non-GMO and organic products to compete with Amazon’s newest venture Whole Foods. Most troubling is even with these choices, it is a sorry sight when you divide your receipt by the number of bags purchased or realize the $125 of groceries—just bought—easily fits into two small plastic bags; that is, until they are outlawed and then everything will fit into one easily torn paper bag. Price remains a battleground for the local grocery stores, many who are developing same-day delivery options. Adding pressure to traditional business models is a company that has been around since 2014—now gaining in popularity—known as Thrive Market. The online market offers; organic, non-GMO, sustainable, free-range, pasture raised, paleo, vegan, glutenfree, ketogenic, cruelty-free, and paraben-free brands for less than everyone else. And, though they have a membership fee, ($59.95), they claim that customers save somewhere around 25-50% over a retail grocer, with a guarantee you’ll get the upfront payment back—sometimes in as little as two virtual shopping trips. Added to the claim of wholesale prices, if your order totals over $49.00, you earn free shipping. This concept will weight heavy on the brick and mortar shops and is going to change the game in food purchasing by cost-conscious shoppers. With transitioning as to how we consume and efforts to force the public into politically correct shopping lists, we’re sure to see much more arguing and finger-pointing from those who are outof-touch with reality, and those who are challenged to put food on the table for themselves and their families. H

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PROFILE OF

ADDICTI N Who’s at risk for opioid abuse? BY ROB SAINT LAURENT, MED

merica’s opioid crisis hasn’t abated. As communities continue their search for solutions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a 2018 press release that drug deaths in the US had continued to rise, driven by synthetic opioids— illicitly made fentanyl the likely culprit.1 In the news, the party many are pointing to as the progenitor of this crisis is facing yet another lawsuit, this time by the Massachusetts attorney general’s office. At least 35 states have accused members of America’s uber-wealthy Sackler family, along with their company Purdue Pharma, for making billions off the suffering of countless families with aggressive marketing of their drug OxyContin. The latest suit claims secretly recorded evidence that the Sacklers “viewed limits on opioids as an obstacle to greater profits.” Doctors were duped into believing OxyContin was weaker than morphine that led them to over-prescribe the drug, “even as a substitute for Tylenol.”2 At the same time, despite much criticism, the US Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new form of the opioid drug sufentanil, reported to be ten times more potent than fentanyl and up to a 1,000 times stronger than morphine.3 Though doctors today are more acutely aware of opioids’ risk, it’s sensible to consider who may be susceptible to the throes of addiction before accepting a prescription for pain relief.

short-lived, however, and this can lead to a strong craving for the next rush—a sign of early addiction. Over time, the brain becomes resistant to repeated doses, making less of the feel-good chemicals and prompting the user to ever-higher amounts. Because this can now be difficult to do legally, opioid users often turn to street heroin or stronger drugs like illicit fentanyl. Because opioids’ chemical structure resembles the body’s natural opioid endorphins, like dopamine, they can attach to and stimulate brain cells. The surge of pleasure is much greater than the natural smaller bursts of everyday healthy rewards, such as from eating and social interaction. In addition to the euphoria drugs produce, science now believes dopamine also reinforces pleasurable behavior. The neurotransmitter signals a change in the brain’s circuitry that makes it easier for us to repeat that activity and form a healthy (or unhealthy) habit. Any cues associated with that habit can also become imprinted, creating a “reflex” craving when the person encounters them. This phenomenon can last years after actual drug use has stopped. ADDICTION RISK FACTORS

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Importantly, “anyone who takes opioids is at risk of developing an addiction,” states Mayo Clinic.4 “It’s impossible to predict who’s vulnerable to eventual dependence.” That said, below are important factors that can increase the risk of addiction.4

The Mayo Clinic and National Institute on Drug Abuse describe how opioids are highly addictive because they impact the brain’s reward pathway. 4, 5 Opioids and other drugs trigger the release of chemical neurotransmitters in the brain called endorphins, which override feelings of pain with pleasure. The pleasurable sensations are

Not following directions. Consuming the drug in a manner not prescribed, such as crushing a pill so it can be snorted or injected (especially a slow-releasing tablet), can be life-threatening. Taking a greater dose of opioids, or more often than directed, also increases odds of addiction. Continued on page 63

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BEING TREATED LIKE THE KING AND QUEEN YOU ARE BY ANDREW AARON, LICSW

pon checking into a five-star hotel, guests are quick to notice the royal treatment they receive. The attentive service provides a high level of comfort and makes guests feel special, even important. The price certainly reflects such extravagant accommodation but holds value long after. Similarly, we should treat our significant others as kings and queens. Maintaining the generous and loving attention, to the same level given to them during courtship, shows a woman that she is important. Simultaneously, men ought to also be treated with the same respect. When love relationships are successful, the key to that success is due to service. What we give and the attitude with which we give it, either contributes to a loving environment between romantic partners or fails miserably. Each one of us, in part, believes that we deserve the best; some call this entitlement, but it can also be called honoring the inner king or queen. Giving your spouse the royal treatment is not spoiling them so long the giving is mutual. This form of service is about sharing, and the more attentive we are to our partner, the more we are likely to understand what makes our king or queen happy.

Some partners are confused about service and mislabel it as subservient; however, being of service does not indicate a higher or lower position nor better or worse. On the contrary, being of service raises the level of the person providing the ceremonial effort. Giving, not only communicates importance but it also expresses the unspoken thought, “I am here to make your life better.” Treating partners like kings or queens embodies the feelings and values of honor, respect, reverence, loyalty, and adoration. Such treatment may appear to be too high of a standard for some, but it does beg the question, “Wouldn’t you enjoy being treated in this manner?” Living these values means the best of us is given to another; it has the greatest potential for evoking the best in our partner and others in our lives. A couple’s greatest capacity to love is generated when both partners simultaneously respect, honor, and adore each other. The superlatives found in one lover triggers the finest in the other; lifting the bond of love higher. Both, the kingdom of love and peace, and the space of security and harmony are created in a frantic, sometimes unsafe world. If not achieved, it leaves partners feeling vulnerable and less than a royal couple. It’s these factors which prevent us from

building the harmonious and loving royal kingdom that is found in all of us. SO WHY ARE WE UNABLE TO AIM HIGH?

The reality is that in relationships, the more intimately you know your partner, the more clearly you see his or her limitations and flaws. Compounding the issue is that the longer you and your partner have been together, the more hurt or frustration has been felt. If we base our love on the degree to which a partner “deserves” it, a pattern is established, and there is a creation of turmoil in which partners are treated like paupers or prisoners rather than royalty. In its purest form, love is unconditional. It’s when conditions are placed on love, such as, “I will love you when I think you are good enough,” the relationship will begin to devolve to a low state. Offering love and attention at the highest level possible requires effort, but it offers less pain than living in a poor-quality relationship and attempting to repair once it has fallen apart. Reciprocal and simultaneous royal treatment is the “secret” to a lasting, happy relationship. Go ahead, honor and revere your partner and give each other the fivestar treatment. H Andrew Aaron, LICSW is a sex and relationship therapist who practices in the New Bedford Seaport. NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA | MARCH 2019 51

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WRITERS ASSEMBLE FOR ANNUAL EVENT

Author’s Brunch scheduled for April 7 at UMASS Dartmouth

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lways hosting, to a sell-out crowd, the yearly gathering of literary genius will again fill the massive event space at Woodland Commons at the UMASS campus, Sunday, April 7, at noon. The brunch and presentations are sponsored and produced by the Claire T. Carney Library Associates, who continue to impress a loyal following of readers and fans of authors who have made significant strides in their chosen field. This year’s distinguished presenters will immerse their audience in a discussion intended to capture the conflicts of culture, its impact on persons and society, leading to the examination of our perceptions to differing opinions and lifestyles. The blending of thoughts and scrutiny of content leads us on a journey or perhaps better said, a progression 52 MARCH 2019 | NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA

of discovery, where the written word— transposed to paper—is decoded and left for interpretation by the reader. Attendance to this important event is symbolized by the sponsor organization’s continuing acknowledgment of great minds, and the significance of moving creative thought and the conversation forward. The April brunch will be similar to those of the past; wonderful camaraderie from all walks of life, a delicious meal, and a delightful view of how great authors think, then share their thoughts which plants the seeds of new growth for others. This year presenters include Gish Jen, who is a second generation Chinese-American, born on Long Island, New York, and raised in Queens, Yonkers, and Scarsdale. She received a bachelor’s degree in English from Harvard University in 1977, and an MFA in fiction from the University of Iowa’s Writing Workshop in 1983. Jen has authored many short stories; her Birthmates was singled out by John Updike as

“one of the best American short stories of the century.” She has also written six novels; her fifth novel, World and Town, won the 2011 Massachusetts Book Prize in fiction and was nominated for the 2012 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award. Her second work of non-fiction, The Girl at the Baggage Claim: Explaining the EastWest Culture Gap, is a provocative study of the differences in which Easterners and Westerners feel about self and society. The piece assesses how these differences impact one’s perception and the effect it has on how one speaks and acts. Jen received the Lannan Literary Award for fiction in 1999 and was honored in 2017 with the Legacy Award by the Museum of the Chinese in America in New York. Also presenting is Susan Wissler, the Executive Director of The Mount Edith Wharton’s estate in the Berkshires. Brought back from the brink of foreclosure, Wissler

is credited to turning the location into a cultural center for the arts. Boasting over 40,000 guests attending music and lecture series at The Mount each year, Wissler contributes this accomplishment to the assistance of Jean-Claude Lesage, husband of the late Claudine Lesage, who with him, completed— as co-authors

untranslated original material that shaped a comprehensive picture of Edith Wharton. This book may be the most comprehensive work that delineates the brilliant life and history of this great American writer. Completing this year’s program is Lauren Wolk. A poet, author, and artist, she was born in Baltimore, and studied English

Wolk’s second novel, Forgiving Billy, won the 2006 Hackney Literary Award, and in 2007 she became the associate director of the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. Her novel, Wolf Hollow, was named 2016 New England Book Award winner, a Newberry Honor Book, a 2017 Jane Addams Honor Book, and was shortlisted for several

Through tireless effort, Lesage delved into previously unexamined and untranslated original material that shaped a comprehensive picture of Edith Wharton. —Claudine Lesage’s manuscript, Edith Wharton in France. Lesage realized that the details of Wharton’s life in France had never been fully explored. As a result, she sought to fill that void using sources, such as the daybooks of Paul and Minnie Bourget and Edith Wharton’s letters in French to Léon Bourget, a philosopher, psychologist and critic of Wharton’s lover, Morton Fullerton, an American journalist based in Paris. Through tireless effort, Lesage delved into previously unexamined and

literature at Brown University, graduating in 1981. She worked at the St. Paul American Indian Center where she wrote a book on how to assist battered women in the Native American Community. Wolk also worked as a senior editor with an educational publisher in Toronto before beginning a family and a writing career. In 1999, Random House published her first novel, and a short time later, she became a full-time English teacher at Sturgis Charter School in Hyannis. In 2004 she left teaching to become the Assistant Director at the Cape Cod Writers Center.

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The First Million is the Hardest… BY ROBERT WRIGHT

hese were the words spoken to me—while I sat across the desk—by a customer, who had immense wealth and an equal amount of financial knowledge, all of which he leveraged to create even greater riches. At the time I had significant debt but was able to finance a delightful lifestyle. I had a beautiful boat, a Mercedes-Benz, and a lease on a Boston apartment; but, I discovered I lacked a plan for turning my static financial existence into a path designed to create long-lasting wealth. What this means is that I spent every dime I made and was keeping up appearances, I had ignored one of my life-long objectives—to become wealthy. Yes, I was told that creating wealth is a formidable task, even though many people earn that amount over their lifetime. I learned that making money isn’t the real challenge; instead, keeping your hands safely around the cash and investing it so that it will grow into millions is the real challenge. At that time I was learning all of this, I was enthralled with the discussion; attentive and optimistic, but I knew that if I had to raise even a measly $10,000—I couldn’t do it at the time. 54 MARCH 2019 | NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA

See, I was on the payment-plan for living a lifestyle. It’s a trap that is intended to snare those who earn a significant income but are locked into paying for “things” on a monthly schedule, which will, last a lifetime. Dates, dinners, and trips always fit nicely on a credit card, up and until the remorse sets in. None of these “investments” will be around when it is time to pay, either in full or worse, the monthly minimum. It would be delightful to say that I had an epiphany and suddenly discovered that all my money worries ended, that I had changed my stripes and went on to a life of success and leisure; but, it didn’t happen that way. No magic wand or a rich uncle was coming to my rescue. Instead, it was time to put on my “big-boy pants” and face the reality of trying to create wealth. It happened over time, nothing abrupt, just a slow and steady path for creating change. Allow me to share a few ideas when considering an improved financial future.

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LESSON 2. UNLESS YOU ARE BORN RICH, IT’S GOING TO BE A BITCH TO GET THERE.

Don’t be fooled by imposters telling fabricated stories of creating wealth. There are four primary ways money passes; you inherit it, you marry it, you win it, or you work tirelessly for it. Given these options, the only way you’ll ever respect money is by working and saving, with the other methods causing more headaches and problems than you could ever imagine. It’s also the best means for ensuring you don’t make poor decisions and end up back where you started. LESSON 3. FIND THE RIGHT PARTNER.

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There are few people—starting in a new financial direction—who can turn an idea into a million dollars overnight. In my time around multi-millionaires and quite a few billionaires, not one of them lays claim to a lightbulb going off in their heads, then suddenly selling the rights to a revolutionary product or service. To the contrary, each of them toughed it out, making changes to their lives so they could accomplish their financial objectives. Early on, I recognized that these people all shared a single characteristic. I learned that most wealthy people have unabashed respect for money, and they don’t believe that it should be spent without careful consideration, regardless of the size of the purchase or the amount they possess. Each of these people held the belief that money is to be invested so that it multiples or compounds. For evidence of this, be sure to read about Warren Buffett’s take on compounding.

Last month’s article mentioned that if you wish to achieve wealth, it is best to have a partner who either is cheaper than you or already respects money, because they have to cherish what they earn, and have learned valuable lessons, some of the same ones you’ll need to pay attention to. I recognize that of all my partners, the only one that looked out for me had an unparalleled reverence to saving and the procurement of money. It was not until we

met, that I realized the potential I had to reach my goals, all else was a smokescreen. LESSON 4. EAT LESS.

I’ve dined with very wealthy people, most of whom could afford a feast fit for royalty. Want to know what we ate? How about everything from pizza, burgers, and steaks, to all-you-can-eat-buffets; never in a five-star dining room, unless of course, someone else was paying for the meal. You’d be surprised at how often rich people eat for free, and it makes sense, they realize they can sell knowledge, often for the price of lunch or dinner. They can be found looking for free food as a means for cutting back on their monthly grocery expenses. It’s likely we could all lose a couple of pounds so that eating less isn’t the hardship it sounds like, at best, it will pay high dividends all around. Another suggestion to consider is if you enjoy that second cup of coffee at work, instead purchase a hot/cold thermos or an insulated travel mug. Untold benefits will result from this action. Perhaps you might have five to 10 cups of take-out coffee each week; if you multiply those numbers by 52 weeks, it could be $260-$520 servings annually. If you figure that each drink costs approximately $2.25, (which is at the lower end for most places), a fair estimate is that you will spend almost, $585-$1170 in twelve months. Moving on to lunch; with an average allowance of $5-$10 daily, and keeping with the same math as above, the money to be saved is about $1300-$2600, yearly. Using these readily and acceptable means for cutting expenses will yield somewhere between $1885-$3770 annually. Even extracting the cost of the coffee, mug, and a brown-bag lunch, you’re still ahead of the game by at least two to three grand. Not much consideration goes into the loss of capital due to overlooked daily habits such as grabbing coffee or lunch prepared by someone else. However, this is one of the most significant money drains that you have control over. Here is what you need to consider; if you were to invest the savings mentioned, into shares of Amazon during the last 1214 months, your current return on investment, (ROI) would be in the vicinity of 90-110%, and that is for a single year of equity. Yes, you would have doubled your money by doing relatively nothing. We’ll discuss more ideas like this later in the series.

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NAUTICAL Bell’s Cafe Re-opening: March 12, 2019 Newport Shipyard One Washington St. Newport, RI newportshipyard.com Breakfast & lunch served daily. “Touch & Go” Dockage: (4-hour max). isit website for daily & monthly dockagerates. New England Saltwater Fishing Show March 22–24, 2019 Rhode Island Convention Center Providence, RI riconvention.com

28th Annual Intragalactic Cardboard Sled Race April 6, 2019 Mount Sunapee 1398 Route 103 Newbury, NH mountsunapee.com

GARDENS/PARKS Native Bees in the Hood March 5, 2019 Hunnewell Building 125 Arborway Boston, MA 617-384-5277 my.arboretum.harvard.edu Please pre-register/$15 With Nick Dorian, PhD student, Tufts University.

May 11, 2019 Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens Shawmut Ave., New Bedford, MA kmccullin@thsetrustees.org Members: 9 am Public: 10 am–1pm The Garden Club of Buzzards Bay Plant Sale ay TBD, 2019 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall 783 Dartmouth St. Dartmouth, MA gardenclubbuzzardsbay.org

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Musicians and Singers from Handel & Haydn Society March 17, 2019 Concerts at the Point Westport Point United Methodist 1912 Main Rd. Westport, MA concertsatthepoint.org

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum March 23, 2019 Make a Wattle Fence 101 Ferry Rd., Rte. 114 Bristol, RI blithewold.org Speaker: Joe Verstandig

Palm Beach International Boat Show March 28–31, 2019 101 S. Flagler Dr. West Palm Beach, FL pbboatshow.com VIP Experience tickets available.

69th Annual RI Home Show April 4–7, 2019 Rhode Island Convention Center Providence, RI riconvention.com Featuring the RI Flower and Garden Show.

Gamm Theatre Through March 17, 2019 Escaped Alone by Caryl Churchill April 11–May 5, 2019 True West by Sam Shepard 1245 Jefferson Blvd. Warwick, RI; gammtheatre.org

Green Animals Topiary Garden Opens: April 13, 2019 380 Cory’s Lane Portsmouth, RI newportmansions.org

On Golden Pond March 14–24, 2019 Little Theatre of Fall River @ The Fire Barn 340 Prospect St. Fall River, MA littletheatre.net by Ernest Thompson.

21st Annual Slush Cup March 30, 2019 Mount Sunapee 1398 Route 103, Newbury, NH mountsunapee.com

5th Annual Haskell Spring Plant Sale

New England Conservatory Concerts almost every night of the week. 290 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA necmusic.edu Visit website for concert schedule; many free of charge. Greybeards: All Telemann Concert with Heidi Dion March 10th, 2019 The Meeting House 3850 Main Rd. Tiverton, RI fourconersarts.org $15 advance/$20 at the door

Palm Beach International Boat Show Feb. 9–17, 2019 Boston Convention & Exhibition Center 415 Summer St., Boston, MA newenglandboatshow.com nyboatshow.com

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“Postcards from Buzzards Bay” March 23, 2019 Falmouth Academy 7 Highfield Dr., Falmouth, MA March 24, 2019 | Fireman Performing Arts Center at Hoyt Hall, Tabor Academy 2325 Front St., Marion, MA tricountysymphonicband.org Composed by Michael Donovan. Commissioned by the Tri-County Music Association. Visit website for ticket information. Schola Cantorum of Boston April 6, 2019 Grand Gallery

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March 18, 2019 Sanders Theatre and Annenberg Hall 45 Quincy St., Cambridge, MA 617-831-1771; longy.edyu/ Organizer: Longy’s School of Music of Bard College

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March 22, 2019 The Atlantic Resort Newport 240 Aquidneck Ave. Middletown, RI potterleague.org Visit website for “De-Tails”.

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March 23, 2019 Boch Center Wang Theatre 270 Tremont St. Boston, MA teamsterslocal25autism.com Harley Davidson Raffle

THE ALDRICH CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM 2019 BENEFIT BASH April 27, 2019 The Aldrich 258 Main St., Ridgefield, CT aldrichart.org Honoring Harmony Hammond and Pam & Jack Baker.

BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER GALA May 4, 2019 Seaport World Trade Center 200 Seaport Blvd. Boston, MA bmc.convio.net Fundraiser ticket price $675

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RISD Museum 20 North Main St. Providence, RI risdmuseum.org Refreshments follow. Register online.

ART Art Themed Book Club March 21, 2019 Saving Mona Lisa: The Battle to Protect the Louvre and its Treasures from the Nazis by Gerri Chanel. April 18, 2019 The Unfinished Palazzo: Life, Love and Art in Venice by Judith Mackrell May 17, 2019 | Dearest of Geniuses: A Life of Theodate Pope Riddle by Sandra L. Katz. Newport Art Museum 76 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI newportartmuseum.org Visit website for June - Nov. Eat/Read/Chat book selections.

EXHIBITIONS Newport Annual Members’ Juried Exhibition Through March 17, 2019 Ilgenfritz Gallery Newport Art Museum 76 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI neportartmuseum.org Duxbury Art Association Winter Juried Show Through April 13, 2019 The Art Complex Museum 189 Alden St. Duxbury, MA artcomplex.org

Monet’s Waterloo Bridge: Vision and Process Through April 28, 2019 Water Lilies to Waterloo: An Evening of Monet and Flowers: Worcester Art Museum 55 Salisbury St. Worcester, MA worcesterart.org

MUSEUMS Death in the Ice: The Mystery of the Franklin Expedition Through April 28, 2019 Collins Gallery Mystic Seaport Museum 75 Greenmanville Ave. Mystic, CT; mysticseaport.org Cape Cod’s Nature Place March 2, 2019 The Wonder of Birds, Habitats and Habitat Preference March 9, 2019 The Wonder of Birds/Field Marks 869 Main St., Rte. 6A Brewster, MA With Naturalist, Author, and Educator Peter Trull. Fee: $10 pp/class. Register @ 508-896-3867 ext. 133 ccmnh.org The Cahoon Museum of American Art March 15–19, 2019 Opening Reception with the artists: April 12, 2019 Twenty-One in Truro: Celebrating the Cahoon Museum Collection May 24–Sept. 1, 2019 Sailors Valentines 4676 Falmouth Rd., Rte. 28 Cotuit, MA cahoonmuseum.org

Opulence abounds at the Newport Mansions all year round. Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home March 17, 2019 Apple Tree Pruning Workshop 1005 Hildene Rd. Manchester, VT hildene.org Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum March 19, 2019 The Art of Appraising: From Connoisseur to Scientist with Allyson Lee March 31, 2019 Music of the Period Seaglass Theater 396 County St. New Bedford, MA rjdmuseum.org

COMEDY Wage House 560 Mineral Spring Ave. Pawtucket, RI wagehouse.com Improv Comedy Theater

ANTIQUES /AUCTIONS Connecticut Spring Show March 23 and 24, 2019 Hartford Armory 360 Broad St. Hartford, Conn. ctspringshow.com

BOOKS/LECTURES History of Camellias in Boston March 2, 2019 Lyman Estate 185 Lyman St. Waltham, MA my.historicnewengland.org Advance tickets required. Includes visit to the 1804 greenhouses. Gretchen Rubin — Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter and Organize to Make More Room for Happiness March 6, 2019 First Parish Church 1446 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA harvard.com; Ticketed event. NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA | MARCH 2019 61

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April 4, 2019 Food For Thought: The Enduring Power of Moby-Dick with Nathaniel Philbrick, author May 9, 2019 | Food for Thought: Marine Debris & Plastics with Laura Ludwig of Center for Coastal Studies Whaling Museum 13 Broad St. Nantucket, MA nha.org

TOURS Data-logging Loggerheads: A Story about Sea Turtles in the Greater Atlantic Region March 7, 2019 425 Buttonwood Park Zoo Hawthorn St. New Bedford, MA; bpzoo.org Heather Haas, Research Fisheries Biologist Northeast Fisheries Science Center Redwood Library & Athenæum March 10, 2019 | Johann Sebastian Bach March 31, 2019 | George Frideric Handel 50 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI redwoodlibrary.org: 401-847-0292 With Dr. Edward Markward, Music Director of the Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Choir. Please register. Adult Speaker Series: Plastic Pollution and Our Oceans March 14, 2019 Falmouth Historical Society Cultural Center 55 Palmer Ave. Falmouth, MA

savebuzzardsbay.org With Jessica Donohue, Research Assistant at SeaEducation Association Woods Hole. Membership supported organization. “Adrift: A True Story of Tragedy on the Icy Atlantic and One Who Lived To Tell About It” March 16, 2019 Falmouth Museum On The Green Cultural Center 35 Katharine Lee Bates Rd. Falmouth, MA museumonthegreen.org 1856 Sole survior: Crewman Thomas W. Nye of Fairhaven. With author, Brian Murphy. Cara Robertson — The Trial of Lizzie Borden March 28, 2019 Harvard Book Store 1256 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA harvard.com Tickets not required. Nantucket Historical Association

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Newport Mansions The Breakers, the Elms, Marble House & Rosecliff. Visit site for details on “Servant Life Tour” and “Beneath The Breakers Tour”. Newport, RI newportmansions.org

PHOTOGRAPHY/FILM Photographs by Edie Bresler & Caleb Cole Through March 15, 2019 Garner Center for Photographic Exhibitions 274 Moody St. Waltham, MA nesop.edu; ediebresler.com; calebcolephoto.com

DELICIOUS Boston Public Market 100 Hanover St. Boston, MA bostonpublicmarket.org Indoor and year round, dine, shop, demos, special events and more.

Newport Spring Restaurant Week April 5–14, 2019 Newport & Bristol County, RI discovernewport.org

SPECIAL EVENTS Boston Wine Festival Through March 29, 2019 Boston Harbor Hotel 70 Rowes Wharf Boston, MA bostonwinefestival.net Dinners, Receptions, Seminars and Brunches. St. Patrick’s Day Parade Mach 9, 2019 Providence, RI providencestpatricksparade.org 14th Annual Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 9, 2019 Yarmouth, MA capecodstpatricksparade.com 63rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 16, 2019 Newport, RI newportirish.com St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 17, 2019 Boston, MA southbostonparade.org March Mardi Gras Madness March 30, 2019 Middleboro Town Hall Ball Room Nickerson Ave., Middleboro, MA nemasketriverproductions.com By Nemasket River Productions.

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Taking opioids for too long. Research shows that taking opioids for more than three days raises one’s chances of long-term use, increasing chances of addiction. Using opioids from just a Monday to Friday (five days) increases odds of being on them a year later.

Over time, the brain becomes resistant to repeated doses, making less of the feel-good chemicals and prompting the user to everhigher amounts.

Being female. Women are at particular risk for opioid addiction. They are more likely to experience chronic pain and be given opioids, and their prescriptions are generally at higher doses and for longer periods than men. Moreover, the Office on Women’s Health of the US Department of Health and Human Services explains that women may also be at increased risk for substance abuse for biological reasons. Less body water/higher body fat, leading to higher blood levels of drugs and alcohol; quicker metabolizing of medications; hormonal variations; and a potentially higher susceptibility to opioid cravings, for example.6

Being 18-64 years of age. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) says those within this age group, both young and older, are at increased risk for opioid dependence or abuse.7 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say 18 to 25-year-olds, in particular, have the highest rate of chronic nonmedical opioid use.8 Being white. Non-Hispanic whites are at elevated risk for opioid abuse or dependence, as well as overdosing (overdose risk especially high in middle-aged non-Hispanic whites, 45-54 years).7 History of substance abuse. If a parent or other close relative was abusing drugs, chances are the next generation will be predisposed to that behavior. The tendency to addictive behavior also holds true from a person’s history of substance abuse. Cues to addictive behavior. Frequent association with the wrong crowd (high-risk people), or being in the wrong environment, can trigger abuse. Income, education, marital and employment status, and living situation. SAMHSA describes people with low income and less education, those not married, those unemployed, people without permanent housing, and those living in cities as being at higher risk for opioid abuse and overdose.7 Prone to risky behavior. Research by the CDC has shown, for example, that teens who abuse prescription drugs recreationally are more likely to engage in risky sexual behaviors.9 Stressful circumstances and a history of severe depression or anxiety. We know there is a link between personal stress

and initiating drug abuse. Similarly, those prone to depression or anxiety are more likely to resort to narcotics abuse. (Depression often occurs concurrently with opioid abuse.) Mental health issues. For example, the Mayo Clinic states prior problems with employers, family, and friends. History of legal problems or criminal activity. Women released from prison, for instance, are at increased risk for overdose and substance misuse.7

After studying patients at a chronic pain clinic, Dr. Lynn Webster, author of Avoiding Opioid Abuse While Managing Pain (2007), has devised a validated opioid risk assessment tool that “estimates risk of opioid-related aberrant behavior.”10 While not a substitute for medical advice and mainly for chronic pain, the online calculator can help identify who may be highly vulnerable to abuse and might instead benefit from other forms of pain relief. “NO ONE IS SAFE”

Mayo Clinic says opioids are safest for acute pain, such as after surgery or breaking a bone, and used for no more than three days at the lowest possible dose.4 Opioids “are not likely to be a safe and effective long-term treatment option,” however for chronic pain, the Mayo Clinic advises less-addictive drugs and non-drug options. For example, physical/exercise therapy can be a safer and more effective option for managing long-term pain, along with its many secondary benefits like weight loss and better health. Additionally, safe-keeping of all opioids currently being used is recommended, with proper disposal of unused pills. For those who recognize they have a problem, they advise talking to one’s prescribing doctor about gradually reducing medication and alternative pain therapies, and for a referral to an addiction specialist. The Mayo Clinic recognizes that anyone can become addicted to opioids and all of us play a role in combating this crisis. H https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/p0329-drug-overdose-deaths.html Marco, T. (2019, January 29). One of America’s richest families is accused of profiting from the nation’s opioid crisis. CNN. 3. Shaw, G. (2018, November 6). New Opioid 10 Times Stronger Than Fentanyl Approved Despite Abuse Concerns. Pharmacy Practice News. 4. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/prescription-drug-abuse/in depth/how-opioid-addiction-occurs/art-20360372 5. https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science addiction/drugs-brain 6. https://www.womenshealth.gov/files/documents/final-report-opioid-508.pdf 7. https://www.helpandhopewv.org/docs/5.%20Demographic%20Risk%20 Factors%20for%20Opioid%20Overdose%20and%20Related%20Outcomes.pdf 8. https://www.asam.org/docs/default-source/advocacy/cjones-cdc-asam-slides.pdf 9. https://www.ncadd.org/index.php/blogs/in-the-news/teens-who-misuse prescription-drugs-more-likely-to-engage-in-risky-sexual-behavior 10. https://www.mdcalc.com/opioid-risk-tool-ort-narcotic-abuse 1. 2.

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13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch March 31, 2019 Rosecliff Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI newportmansions.org Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Early reservations recommended.

IT ALL STARTED WITH WHITE

ALL OVER VS. ACCENT

It’s true that white cabinetry set the pace for painted cabinetry, and it’s likely to remain a popular option for homeowners. Remember, though, that not all whites are the same and different shades can elicit a different design motif entirely. Cabinets in shades of white are enduring and versatile, appearing in a cottage, traditional and even modern kitchens. Also remember that although it’s simple, there’s nothing dull about white cabinetry. Embrace the classic white spacious kitchen in your home but take it up a notch with brass lanterns, a round dining table, and fabric-covered chairs. Find more inspiration and planning tools to create the contemporary kitchen of your dreams at wellborn.com.

Consider whether your vision calls for paint on your kitchen cabinetry, or if you’re merely looking to create a standout feature. A color that looks terrific as a focal point may overwhelm if it’s applied throughout the room, so evaluate which of the options you’re weighing is best suited to the use you have in mind.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT CABINET COLOR

COMPLETING THE DESIGN

Once you’ve decided to add colored cabinets to the kitchen, there’s an obvious next question, which color? With so many options to choose from, you may need to answer some basic questions to narrow down the field.

Another often-overlooked consideration is how you’ll complete the room once the cabinetry is installed. Think about the rest of the woodwork, other finishes like backsplash and flooring, and dining furniture in the space. Also, consider your appliances and any decorative items you may wish to add. Ensure the color you’re thinking will fit with the other elements. If it doesn’t, you may have to consider upgrading those features to achieve a cohesive look. If you’re still having trouble narrowing down your selection, many designers recommend selecting an inspiration piece and design the rest of the room, including the cabinetry, to complement it. H

BOLD VS. SUBTLE

If you’re looking for a dramatic change, a bold choice may be the perfect solution. It needs to be a color or shade that you will continue to enjoy over time. On the other hand, if you’re set on adding color but not sure something so vibrant will do, a softer shade of that color may offer a subtle solution.

FIT WITHIN THE HOME

In many homes, the design style flows from one room to the next. It’s important when making a significant change like colored cabinets to understand how the new look will fit with the rest of the house. For example, whether it will complement or contrast, and if it works, ensure that’s the look you anticipate.

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