It might have been their last kiss — if the lovers had mouths.

Catherine the Great, Hagar the Horrible, Andre the Giant, Ming the Merciless, and Pliny the Elder all have evocative names that describe a quality for which these individuals were known.

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, red-spotted purples live in praise of pipe vine swallowtails.  

There is one simple rule in our house for summer guests that will ensure a repeat Vineyard invitation. 

It's hammer time!

David Stanwood is a man of music and, of late, mollusks.