HomeViewpointsLAURA DIDYK: It... LAURA DIDYK: It Takes All Kinds Carol-Ann has never felt quite at home here. Written by Laura Didyk February 11, 2019 FacebookBlueskyEmailPrintCopy Link Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. Explore tags ⟶Berkshire CountyBerkshire EdgeBerkshiresCarol-AnnIt Takes All KindsLaura DidykMassachusetts Viewpoints I WITNESS: The pendulum never stops swinging—does it? Vickie Shufton - Viewpoints BRIGHT SPOTS: Week of January 14, 2026 Barbara Zheutlin - Viewpoints LEONARD QUART: Another take on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Leonard Quart - Viewpoints I WITNESS: The pornography of violence Vickie Shufton - Viewpoints STEPHEN COHEN: Lessons we should have learned from Vietnam Stephen Cohen - Viewpoints SHEELA CLARY: The decent take is the right take Sheela Clary - Viewpoints LEONARD QUART: A severed head Leonard Quart - Viewpoints ED LANE: The ‘economy’ in 2026 Edward Lane - Viewpoints I WITNESS: Gone fishing Vickie Shufton - Viewpoints STEPHEN COHEN: Let’s take action so we can all sleep better in 2026 Stephen Cohen - Viewpoints BRIGHT SPOTS: Week of December 31, 2025 Barbara Zheutlin - Viewpoints I WITNESS: From the desk of Donald Trump Vickie Shufton - Load more Get FREE Daily Updates From The Berkshire Edge! CAPTCHA Nov 28 Featured November 28, 2025 - March 29, 2026 The Capital Repertory Theatre presents “Murder for Two” Feb 15 Featured 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Close Encounters With Music Presents: “Endings” – Piano Trios by Shostakovich and Schubert View Calendar The Edge Is Free To Read. But Not To Produce. Support The Edge Today ⟶ Continue reading ViewpointsI WITNESS: The pendulum never stops swinging—does it?There are clear differences between Trump’s perspective and that of almost every other individual who has held his office in the past. What others have built, one man tears asunder ViewpointsBRIGHT SPOTS: Week of January 14, 2026Standing up for domestic and international laws and for accountability. Speaking up against “might makes right” and for choosing law over force. ViewpointsLEONARD QUART: Another take on New York City Mayor Zohran MamdaniMamdani does not look like a man who will throw up his hands and hide or flee from the difficulties that will inevitably confront him. The Edge Is Free To Read. But Not To Produce. Support The Edge ⟶Enjoy the benefits of exclusive reading
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