75 Things Every New Englander Should Do

On September 15, 2010, in Life in New England, Lifestyle, by Wilfried F. Voss

Living in the heart of New England, without being a native New Englander, comes with a number of surprises, including some cultural clashes. In this case it doesn’t matter whether you came from Europe (like yours truly) or from California. I never imagined I would live in an American equivalent of Leonard Wibberly’s Duchy of Grand Fenwick, or even that a Chevy Chase movie like Funny Farm was not based on mere fantasy, but careful observation. Don’t get me wrong. I am thrilled to live here, and I am looking forward to all future twists and turns that will change my life to resemble that of the people of the Duchy of Grand Fenwick. See also my Life in Greenfield, Massachusetts section.

The CAVE People Of Greenfield And Their Politburo

We are now able to identify the C.A.V.E. people (C.A.V.E. = Citizens Against Virtually Everything) of Greenfield, Massachusetts. The C.A.V.E. people are a very aggressive minority of the population, thriving to preserve their established lifestyle. The term ‘politburo’ comes to mind due to the methods they use to reach their goal, which include harassment, distribution of falsified information, and turning a blind eye toward the low-income majority.

Greenfield, Massachusetts: Can The FCCMP Accept Checks From Walmart?

On September 8, 2010, in Greenfield, MA, Politics in Greenfield, Massachusetts, by Wilfried F. Voss

A check for $250 from Walmart was received by Cliff Fournier, coordinator of the Orange meal-site of the Franklin County Community Meals program. It was presented by store manager Ty Hapworth and Santa Lajole.

The CAVE People of Massachusetts And The Wind Turbine Issue

On June 25, 2010, in Greenfield, MA, The C.A.V.E. people of Greenfield, Massachusetts, by Wilfried F. Voss

I vividly remember my last visit to Germany, especially the three hour car ride from the Frankfurt airport to Hannover, my final destination. On a stretch of roughly 200 miles I started counting the wind turbines along the Autobahn. I lost count at around 65 – It’s not easy counting at a speed of 100+ miles per hour (with a car that makes roughly 40 miles to the gallon).

The Wrath Of The CAVE People In Greenfield, Massachusetts

On June 21, 2010, in Greenfield, MA, The C.A.V.E. people of Greenfield, Massachusetts, by Wilfried F. Voss

For the record, I do not support the biomass plant. I simple observe what I call the CAVE (Citizens Against Virtually Everything) people, and their disturbing degree of aggressiveness when it comes to dealing with opposite opinions. That’s where the thought of politburo came to mind.