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 I am a very lucky grandma because I have my wonderful granddaughter Adeline staying with me so she can attend Horse Camp nearby.  We’re having lots of fun and I am very impressed … more
Baseball’s Hall of Fame at Cooperstown, New York was rocking on Sunday, July 24 because Big Papi was in town to receive his induction into the Hall of Fame. Born November 18, 1975, David … more
My eyes were on the rearview mirror as I reversed the car when the head popped into view. Two eyes, two long ears and a mouth that seemed to be smiling at me. Throwing the car in park, … more
I have a rather momentous birthday that is quickly bearing down on me.   I have no idea how exactly I have reached this grand age, but it seems that somehow or other, I have.   My … more
Brandy Richards, a team leader with the Northeast Problem Gambling Resource Center, recently stated that, “there are resources to help individuals and their families.”Richards pointed out … more
The rosters are set for the 2022 MLB All-Star game. The American League and the National League will have 33 representatives each....that’s one more than usual, as commissioner Rob Manfred … more
Ah, summer. It’s that time of year when quiet back country roads become not-so-quiet. Byways rarely traveled become destinations for bikers, walkers, and Sunday drivers. And suddenly, … more
Who’s ready for a quick dive into the economy. I’ll keep this one simple, I promise. The Consumer Price Index is a measurement of the change in prices consumers are paying for common … more
Robert Charles is a former litigator in New York and Washington, clerked on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, taught both Government Oversight and Cyberlaw at Harvard University … more
I am visiting my family in Florida and they planned lots of fun things for me to do. On Friday I went with my niece Amy and great nephew Jack to the Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay to see Dude Perfect. … more
Senior veteran reporter-journalist Louis Martinz of ABC News reported June 28 that “last week’s Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade and allowing states to ban abortion will not … more
Where can I get a good haircut? Where can my 14-year-old get a summer job? What’s a good place to eat? Who’s a good vet in these parts? The questions come fast and furious in local … more
I have been sitting down to write these columns since 1978. For 44 years I have stared at a piece of blank paper or a blank computer screen and wondered what morsels of wit and wisdom I would pass on … more
Yahoo West Coast Correspondent Andrew Romano says a poll shows most Americans say, “two gun measures could stop mass shootings but the senate apparently isn’t considering them.” … more
Three per 1,000. That’s how many children in America enter foster care every year, a figure that comes from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Twenty-eight thousand five hundred twenty-four. … more
I’m beginning to think that we are living in a brand-new world. We are constantly having to adjust our ideas of what “normal” is. Remember when you used to steer clear of … more
It’s that time of year for senior photos, and that tends to mean a few things. First, of course, it means you’ll find me, plus a high school senior, my lighting assistant and maybe a … more
Fred Singer was a scientist, professor and a writer of hundreds of research papers and contributed articles to the press including essays in The Washington Post. Singer died at the age of … more
This past Saturday we had the sad task of saying goodbye to Gracie, our sweet little pup who has been with us for the past 12 years. During her all-too-short time on this earthly plane, Gracie had … more
Aurora by David Koepp (Harper) . The disaster that sets off this thriller doesn’t go away. The whole world is electrically and electronically just dead; think what would go not just dark, but … more
Christoper F. Rufo, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor with City Journal writes about the Walt Disney Company, “a company founded 99 years ago and associated … more
I was already four years back into my archives, combing for photos of tractor parades from the past few years when it hit me. This year’s parade would mark 20 years of covering the Callicoon … more
I hope that many have heard Matthew  McConaughey’s speech on Tuesday at the White House. His powerful words brought the attention of the nation once again to the heinous toll that gun … more
Sometimes I think I have seen it all in this column writing business. I even remember back in the 1980s when I was a well-known journalist how I covered sports and entered schools with no … more
 I love this time of year. Everything is as green as can be, and my flowers are starting to bloom.  There are many types of gardeners, and my sisters Laurie and Mary are what I … more
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