Morning Reads

Did you ever hear of the Lunders? Perhaps not. Never mind that their collection of art has been appraised around $100 million, and includes works by O'Keeffe, John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer, Sol LeWitt, and Edward Hopper. Or that they recently decided to give that collection to Colby College. Robbie Brown tries to track down this mystery couple, who just hate it when people make a fuss.

The DeCordova names the Rappaport Prize winner.

The Arlington Advocate has this to say about the Exhibitionist's Elvis book.

Banning headphones for runners? Now that's a good one. The Globe writes about the ongoing debate, as race directors contemplate how, and whether, to enforce the ban.

This is my favorite quote:

"It's like Tom Brady listening to the Who while he's throwing a touchdown pass. Hard-core runners are focusing on racing. If they're wearing those things, they're out there for health," says Paul Collyer, director of the Jerry Garcia Memorial River Run & Walk in Cambridge.

Sure, Paul, except for one thing... Last time I checked, the NFL didn't allow people like me - 36, four-hour marathoner who has never had his vertical jumping ability measured at the Combine - take a few snaps in the A.F.C. Championship game.

For the record, I always run with headphones EXCEPT in a race, when the crowd support and atmosphere are enough to keep me going. But I'm sorry, when it's 5 a.m., pitch-black and the plows are rolling by, you sometimes need "Combat Rock."