I always speak to you, my compassionate readers, from my heart. So, I want to tell you that this is the hardest time I’ve had writing a column in the 27 years I’ve been a Cape Cod Times columnist. I ...

DUMMERSTON A few weeks ago, I found myself in a Brooklyn wine bar participating in the Sunday Salon -- where creative writers are invited to read their work. The audience was young and hip and I was ...

Okay, I’ll be completely honest with y’all — I have no idea what I’m going to write today. Usually, when I have no idea what to write, I write about writing. And it’s not like the general concept of ...

After more than 40 years, retired Herald Publisher and Editor Mike Jacobs reflects on the purpose and impact of his weekly column. He spent years raising the understanding and appreciation of birds.