Author Archives: Frank Mand

To paraphrase Rodney Dangerield, ‘moths don’t get no respect.’ Though they outnumber their cousin the butterfly by gazillions, are important pollinators in their own right, and are synonymous with romantic obsession, say the word ‘moth’ and most people think of the critters that make a meal of a good suit. That’s why, more than a […]

The idea that a mayor would guarantee a more efficient – and effective – local government, is a ‘big lie.’ It’s an attractive notion, of course. When things don’t go our way – whether it’s the Red Sox or Town Meeting – our first reaction is to ‘throw the bums out.’ But starting from scratch […]