When I was growing up our house had one telephone. It was conveniently mounted on a wall in the kitchen to be accessible to everyone. We had a 7-digit number that was easy to remember. Little did we … more

Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 21, then grab the kids and head out for a special day at the Sullivan County Youth Book Festival! From 10:00 to 4:00 outdoors at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public … more

My grandmother, Lina Dreher, was sixteen when she kept this diary. Her father (my great grandfather, an immigrant to this country) was a talented German baker who rescued bakeries in NYC and NJ, and … more

Two Heads: A Graphic Exploration of How Our Brains Work with Other Brains by Uta Frith, Chris Frith, and Alex Frith; Illustrations by Daniel Locke (Scribner). Oversized (a bit past 7” x … more

Since we are endorsing the “No Mow May” movement and everyone is going to have dandelions blooming this week, I thought I would let you know of a few uses for dandelions. I got a … more

It is finally beginning to feel like spring has sprung in Sullivan County. The trees are starting to show the green tint of leaves. Flowers are poking through the ground. Songbirds are actively … more

Is There a Final Thought on Annuities? Annuity income is guaranteed for life, no matter how long you live. It’s pretty comforting to retire with an income that you know will always be there. … more