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This column was written by my son Michael Werner, who is a bus driver, writer, and standup comedian.   Enjoy.   In this mixed-up world full of different opinions, different … 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
My delightful granddaughter Adeline is growing up.   She will soon be celebrating her tenth birthday, and she is already beginning to sound like a teenager. The other day she saw a man on … more
Yes, dear readers, I know the world is moving really fast these days. But here are seven things that will help you have a phenomenal fall. 1. It is perfectly OK to start buying Halloween candy … 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
Hi there, fellow travelers.   It sure has been a swell summer of traveling, hasn’t it? I fear that the glamour of travel is rapidly showing its age for most of the traveling public. … 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
My granddaughter Adeline (age 9) was ready to go to the Dressage for Kids (D4K) Festival in Saugerties at Horseshows in the Sun (HITS) with her buddies from Frog Hollow Farm. The seven girls … 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
My granddaughter Adeline has been taking horseback riding lessons since the pandemic. She and her parents were staying with me then and riding was a sport that she could do safely. She loved it and … 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
When I was growing up, daytime tv consisted of game shows and soap operas. One of the most popular shows was Queen for a Day. It aired around midday, so when we kids were home, we often watched it. … more
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