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Barry Lewis
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St. Patrick’s Day is on Sunday but I know it’s one of those “special” holidays that folks will begin to celebrate a few days early. Some might even celebrate it a few months … more
My wife tells me it must be a guy thing. She’s right. It is a guy thing. It’s something guys get and girls don’t. That’s not necessarily a good thing. It … more
You said this was the year you were going to do it. Kept telling yourself that for months. Even spent the last few weeks of 2023 giving yourself pep talks. You got rid of any … more
I’m not one for making resolutions. That’s because I usually don’t have good ones to make. Like everyone, I promise to exercise more, cut down on wasteful spending and … more
This is the time of year that I like to channel what I call my inner Irving Berlin. We’re both Jewish guys who lived in the Catskills and have a passion for Christmas music. … more
How many cheese boards does one family really need? How many stuffed Santas can be squeezed into a single dwelling before zoning regulations are compromised. How many earrings can one woman … more
You want a break from all the political rancor? Go outside and look at the leaves. I’ll wait. No, don’t look through the window. Get up close and personal with the leaves. … more
You forgot, didn’t you? It’s OK. You’re under a lot of stress. Work’s a killer. Your boss is cranky. Your spouse is cranky. That burnt mouse smell is back in … more
On behalf of all Mets fans, I want to tell you how truly sorry I am. Truly. I feel your pain. This season has to be hard for you. All those injuries. Aaron Judge missed 43 games. Giancarlo … more
I’ll be traveling to one of the far north reaches of Sullivan County on Friday night for the observance of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year. Congregation Agudas Achim of Livingston Manor. … more
There were no lazy, hazy days of summer when I was a waiter in the Catskills, trying to keep pace with guests who were devouring dishes faster than I could dish them out. If you were lazy, you … more
We bump into our neighbor who wonders what we thought of the bear? The bear? “The bear that went across your lawn,” she says. “You didn’t see it? It was just the … more
First thing that hits me walking into the new Borscht Belt Museum in Ellenville is the familiar yellow-gold neon “Kutsher’s” sign in script that for decades was located just above … more
We all can use some downtime in a dead zone. To unplug. Disconnect. Leave our emails, tweets and Facebook postings behind. To be in a place where we won’t be tempted to “just … more
This is the week that I usually share a column I wrote when my children graduated high school. I still can’t believe that it’s been more than 17 years. In that column I reflected on … more
If you’re like most Americans, you’ll celebrate the unofficial start of summer by grilling tonight. But before you light another charcoal briquette or push the igniter, let me offer … more
There’s nothing like college graduation day. You hear speeches. Lots of speeches. By politicians and business leaders. Educators and entertainers. Most you’ve never heard of. They … more
I want to throw my two cents, or more appropriately, the suggested 20 percent, into the ever-growing tip debate. Most folks agree that waitstaff should be tipped. A good percentage will tip our … more
I loved it when the Marvelous Midge Maisel shouted, “We’re Going to the Catskills!” The Catskills! As Abe Weissman tried to figure out how he was going to squeeze the … more
The other night my grandson Evan reached out so his Pop Pop could stand and hold him tight. No better feeling than to stand and hold him. And hold him. And hold him a little bit more. Until Pop Pop … more
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, and a happy birthday to my grandfather Max Greenberg. I know you’ll find this a bit hard to believe, but there’s really not much that the … more
I hate to break this to you, but those friends and family snowbirds of yours are basking under the warm Florida sun just chuckling about the weather back home. You know that, right? They … more
Pitchers and catchers report. Sounds nice, doesn't it? Like the sound of a Tom Seaver fastball hitting the inside corner of the plate, freezing the batter who just took a called third … more
The museum hits you fast, pulling you in so many directions, like a Kansas tornado. Only you're not in Kansas anymore. Or in 2023. Not even close. Welcome to The Museum at Bethel … more
It’s tough watching the new anti-smoking commercial.   You’ve seen it.   Young boy's voice sings: "Oh my darlin', oh my darlin', oh my darlin' Clementine, you are lost … more
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