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If I have any extra time on Sundays, I love to make quick and easy dishes in the crockpot that I can bring for lunch all week long. These crockpot stuffed peppers are not only extremely simple to … more
From my grandmother’s diary when she was sixteen and working in the family bakery. All names mentioned are those of her siblings except for the obvious. Nov 1st We were quite busy … more
At first glance some of you might have thought that the name of this column indicated that I would be writing about useful words to start a Wordle puzzle. Instead, let’s put aside our … more
Beware your firewood if you didn't cut it yourself nearby. There have been more and more cases of dangerous insects traveling into our area from abroad on or in firewood. There are restrictions in … more
Column, farewell. I’ve been old for quite a while, now, and producing this column is beginning to tire me out, a little, and that’s showing up in the column. A little. I’ve believed … more
This is first part of two columns reacting to recent media reports, critical of Hasidic Yeshiva Education. As I’ve mentioned in my previous column, I want to address the allegation that … more
This, dear reader, is a very special recipe. If you’ve never had the good fortune to meet a bowl of my dad’s Manhattan clam chowder, I’m assigning you some homework: first, go … more
LIVINGSTON MANOR — Ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and comic books…oh my! And they are all free through your public library! Sullivan County’s library cardholders can access novels, … more
Someone asked me, “Aren’t you afraid you’ll run out of ideas?” This question came in reference to my column. The very one you are now reading. “Not really,” I … more
Welcome to our monthly column from the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA). In this space we will talk about what the Association has been doing and where we are headed in the future. It … more
Giuliani: The Rise and Tragic Fall of America’s Mayor by Andrew Kirtzman (Simon &  Schuster). Here’s something a certain New Yorker, once a Hoosier, wrote to some other former … more
That’s not a Pete Seeger song. Just me lamenting at what has now become a yearly occurrence. Or should I say, non-occurrence. I live on a country road in a town without a traffic light in … more
There are approximately 15 million traffic cones in the United States. Driving around Sullivan County it seems like most of them are currently on our roads and highways. Between the bridges over … more
In nine more days, we will experience a very important congressional election. So, after reading an amazing article, I thought I would put together this small narrative.     … more
If you know me at all, you know my dessert recipes are few and far between – so they have to be easy! You don’t need to be a professional baker to make these easy Halloween treats. These … more
  So it is getting colder outside and the garden is gone. The leaves have fallen, so there is not much to say about the trees and shrubs.   The grass is done growing, so there is no … more
From my grandmother’s diary when she was sixteen and working in the family bakery. All first names mentioned are those of her siblings except for Tom Wachenfeld who I believe worked at the … more
As a writer, it’s important to understand the proper use of punctuation. Why is punctuation important? The words provide the images and story; the punctuation dictates the rhythm and flow! … more
What other DIfferences should the investor know of? There are other differences between a condo and a co-op. When decisions affecting the management of the development must be made, condo owners … more
Last week I wrote about the fact that Chinese interests are buying up U.S. farmland and how this is effecting the trade deficit, but it is also putting our food security in jeopardy. If all grocery … more
My father was a natural musician who picked up instruments easily, playing mostly bebop jazz on the sax and clarinet. During the Korean War, he played in the Navy band and because he was also a fast … more
If you recently had to drive in the Monticello area, it was almost impossible to avoid road construction. It began a few weeks ago when dump trucks, excavators and assorted vehicles began assembling … more
Our little white Maltese was thrilled when we got home after a full day out. Bitsy jumped up to greet us with a wiggle of her tail, a drenching face-licking and several hardy welcoming back barks. … more
I’m not sure about you, but packing food for lunches at work is so hard. I try to pack things that do not weigh me down throughout the day.  My go-to is a wrap, packed with turkey, … more
A few weeks ago while flipping through channels on TV, I stumbled upon a report on RFD TV, about farmland in the United States being bought up by China. Remember back on September 22, 1985, the first … more
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