This is the time of year we can look forward to spring ingredients beginning, slowly, to reappear on plates around town. How does that work in the midst of a comfort food revival? By Devra First
As one of 12 Bruins scouts worldwide, Scott “Fitzy” Fitzgerald sees some 225 amateur games a year, looking for tomorrow’s Bobby Orr. By Kevin Alexander
globe magazine | Perspective
Why Mitt Romney is going the distance
Why the presidential candidate from Massachusetts is built better than anyone for the long slog. By Scott Helman
First Person/Madeline Miller
Novelist Madeline Miller on the classics
The Song of Achilles, out this month by the first-time Cambridge author, was a project 10 years in the making.
Connections
Making peace with my sister
As kids, we couldn’t get along. So I never expected what she did for me last year. By Joanna Lovinger
Dinner With Cupid
Blind date between music lovers
Will these two music junkies find perfect harmony together?
Cooking
Recipes for Guinness mussels and more
A stout-soaked menu for St. Patrick’s Day. By Adam Ried
Style Watch
Creatures featured
You won’t mind inviting these insects into your home. By Marni Elyse Katz
On the Block
Brick row houses for sale
These properties feature wonderful touches of history. By Vanessa Parks
Out and About
Party pics
Photos from Miss Boston, the Frog Pond, Mardi Gras parties, ’60s and centennial celebrations, and an American Ireland Fund event.
Your Week Ahead
Hello, Daylight Savings, March Madness, and The Boston Flower Show
This week, March Madness and daylight saving time begin, Hubway relaunches, and the Seaport World Trade Center fills with flowers.
Letters
Globe Magazine readers respond to stories from recent issues, including how to choose a good summer camp.
Dessert you can drink
