About a week ago I got a new cat, named Daisy delivered to my house. The reason she was delivered is because she is so wary of the carrier that she throws up when placed in one and the rescue place … more

I was on the list to get the Covid 19 vaccine months ago and would get email notices stating that I was eligible and would be notified as soon as it was available for me. A friend of mine who has … more

Less than a month ago I had to say goodbye to my beloved cat, TJ. He had a stroke which paralyzed his hind quarters and he had to be euthanized. He also was in a lot of pain due to blood clots that … more

This is Black History Month. These are some personal experiences that I have had. I am on The Martin Luther King committee. My friend Luis Merlo was also on that committee. One year a … more

My son, Michael and I recently got the Shingles vaccine at a local CVS store. There are some misconceptions about Shingles. Quite a few people have told me that if you've had chicken pox you won't … more

The following are some philosophic thoughts that never go out of style. The first one is an ancient one which goes all the way back to 106-43 BC, and written by Cicero, “Gratitude is not only … more

We all know that 2021 has got to be better than 2020. So many people lost their lives in 2020 both as a result of the pandemic or brutal accidents. My New Year's resolution is to try to make my small … more

“Thank you for sponsoring me for many years. Family members are sending their deepest gratitude to you. Without your support I would not have been able to continue my studies. I am now studying … more

I decided to do Thanksgiving dinner the easy way this year so I ordered a precooked dinner from ShopRite. It consisted of turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and a string bean … more

When I started this column yesterday I wrote that so far my family and I are only experiencing inconvenience and minor disappointments. Since then I learned that my grandson's girlfriend has the … more

Years ago friends of ours stayed at my house in Callicoon Center. I had made a sour cream cake and asked Charlie if he wanted some. Apparently he was sour on that idea and he declined the offer. … more