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Ramona's Ramblings
There was a time when I could go from one room in my own house to another, and actually remember why. Maybe I needed to make some tea, grab a newspaper, or look out a window. Now when I walk from … more
You will love these delicious bagels as much as I do.
You will love these delicious bagels as much as I do.
I really am about to change your life. Recently I heard about the viral “cottage cheese bagels” from one of my favorite influencers, Bethany Frankel, and I simply cannot stop making them. … more
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Getting ready to get dirty
So the weather has turned nicer and you want to get your hands in the dirt. It might still be a bit early for the garden yet, but if you have the ability to cover your plants if we get a hard frost, … more
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Crow’s Feats
A few columns ago I described how remarkable starlings are with their synchronized flights. It has come to my attention that there is another bird species that is even more remarkable. The species … more
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We seem to have forgotten our niceties
People opting to play music aloud rather than through headphones or jacking up the speakers in their car so everyone within a three-mile radius can hear the vile lyrics. Folks with a complete lack of … more
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There’s always hope
“There is power in acceptance when it’s time,” says my young friend, Tina, who happens to be in hospice. Here is her story followed by quotes from people who have shared their own … more
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Hybrid vs GMO
Many people are under the assumption that hybrid vegetables are also GMO, genetically modified organisms, but that is not the case.   Hybridization in plants refers to the process of … more
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“Let’s eat, my friend”
The title of this column contains three punctuation marks; an apostrophe, the comma and the quotation marks. The whole intent of the phrase has a completely different meaning if the comma was not … more
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My New Cat - Meadow
  In my last column, I wrote that I was looking for a cat to replace a cat named Daisy who had to be put to sleep because of a serious medical condition that couldn’t be cured by a vet. … more
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Bridges of a kind
According to Wikipedia, the song “London Bridge Is Falling Down” (also known as “My Fair Lady” or “London Bridge”) is a traditional English nursery rhyme and … more
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More matzo, my friends?
I’m not sure if Jesus had anything to do with planning the dinner menu for the Last Supper, but he was smart to keep it simple when serving the 12 apostles. What with all the dietary … more
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Ramp and potato chowder
It is my absolute favorite season. It’s ramp season! Like many, I had no idea what ramps were until a few years ago. Ramps are wild leeks (they taste like a strong cross between onions and … more
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Tariff-fying
Back in February I wrote about impending tariffs and now they are here. This could mean higher prices for everything from pens to automobiles. Avocados from Mexico, pineapples from Costa Rica and … more
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Not So Fine Print
There is a commercial running on television that has inspired me to write this column. It claims to offer people who have sleep apnea an easier option than the cumbersome CPAP machine with its head … more
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Ramona's Ramblings
As a teenager I was keen on learning songs from musicals, anything from South Pacific to Cabaret, as well as tunes by Barbra Streisand, Carol King, Joan Baez and other singers. Classics with melodies … more
Asian Invasion
I have written before about some very invasive insects, but a two need mentioning again so that everyone is aware now that spring is upon us. The spotted lanternfly, which actually looks pretty, is … more
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Birds of a feather
The title of this week’s Random Thoughts is lifted from an old English proverb. The complete proverb says that birds of a feather flock together. It means that people who share similar … more
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Hanging In There
  Michael’s dog, Andy is here most of the time and is literally on his last legs.   He has been hanging in there despite the fact that the vet has told Michael that he needs to face … more
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Grab-and-Go Power Mix
Guest columnist CEO at Sullivan 180 Either for sports or after a long day of learning, children and teens need to refuel! Healthy snacks can help replenish good energy and keep blood sugar … more
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Service your Equipment
So now we are into late March, it’s officially spring, so what. Well not much yet, you can’t do much outside even though the snow and ice is gone. The frost is already out of the ground, … more
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Spring is starting to bloom
As we officially start the Spring season, the Sullivan Catskills continues to thrive as a premier tourism destination, attracting industry professionals, media representatives, and visitors eager to … more
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Huffing and puffing over the hill
In a few days, I’ll be a member of the “Silver Tsunami,” also known as the “Gray Tsunami” and the “Silver Wave.” I don’t get a jacket with my name on … more
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This Green Curry dish provides a great mix in our weekly dinner routine. 
Green Curry
I have always been a lover of Thai food. In Thai cuisine, there is always a wonderful balance of flavor in each dish with its sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors. They really have it figured out. … more
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A testament to the small movie theater
My brother, Matt, bought tickets on a Tuesday so that he and I could attend the Zeppelin Movie on a Friday at a big AMC Theater in NYC. He purchased them at the theater with a credit card to avoid … more
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Shakshuka
I hadn’t heard of this North African dish until fairly recently, and since trying it I simply cannot get enough.   Shakshuka is a simple combination of simmering tomatoes, onions, … more
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