I don’t decorate for the holidays.   The stockings hung in my living room have been there for a year now, left up last holiday season because no one ever took them down, and I simply … more

It’s one of those Sullivan County events that I’ve always associated with childhood joy. The bright lights, the candy, the appearances by Santa, and the holiday feel have long made the … more

I’d approached the mom to get both her name and the name of her son because I’d captured what I’d hoped was an adorable photo I could send in to the paper for our parade coverage. … more

This November, the US Supreme Court will hear a case sent their way after a federal appeals court overturned a federal law that prohibited the possession of firearms by people subject to domestic … more

It wasn’t exactly what I’d pictured myself doing on a Saturday morning, least of all the morning of my wedding anniversary.   Still, sitting with my fist clenched, arm splayed … more

I’m not sure what part made us laugh hardest.   The bright orange and red leaves on the ground and the bare trees on what was supposed to be a late spring day in the Catskill? … more

Next month you’ll see a sea of pink everywhere from the dairy aisle of your favorite grocery store to the uniforms of your favorite sports team. Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes over … more

When we talk about social media with our kids, we tend to warn them against sharing too much information.   Don’t put your name, don’t put your location. Lock your account. … more

When you’re small, the idea of speeding up time is all you can think about.   You dream of capturing the remote control for the family’s television and hitting the fast forward … more

I drive by the middle finger several times a week, and always it jumps out at me. It’s hard not to see the giant digit, stretched out across a banner that’s several feet wide and hanging … more