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Send your bug questions to Brian, About Amherst's entomologist at maryelizacarey@gmail.com, and he will answer them. Give him some idea of how big it is, what it was doing, what plant it was on, if any, the time of day and whether there were lots of them. (Click "Bugs!" TAB above to see some past entries.)

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Brian. Long-suffering boyfriend. Entomologist. Hampshire College professor.

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Favorite Amherst Restaurants

Lone Wolf , 63 Main St.
Great chile rellenos and Paper City Brewery beer.
Lord Jeffery Inn's Elijah Boltwood Tavern and Windowed Hearth
Love the Lord Jeff's laid-back colonial atmosphere and Caesar salad with grilled shrimp.
Chez Albert, 27 North Pleasant St.
Cozy yet upscale; colorful host; food to die for
Rafters, 422 Amity St.
Brian's second home when I'm away. Mango mai tai possibly his favorite drink ever; brownie sundae good as they get.
Antonio's Pizza, 31 North Pleasant St.
Amherst classic. Love the black bean and avocado slice.
Amherst Chinese Food, 62 Main St.
AKA Am Chi, Amherst classic. Nicky likes the sanderberry juice. Love the farm mural; orchids in every window.
Mom's House Chinese Food Market, 318 College St.
Take-out only from steam trays constantly replenished to meet demand.
Black Sheep Deli, 79 Main St.
Amherst classic. Recommend Calliope caramel cookies.

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My late dad

My nephew William at North Hadley Sugar Shack

Cousins about 40 years ago

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I love Korean spas (click on photo to read about some of them.)

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Dutch Belted dairy cows at Hampshire College

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