The title of this column has nothing to do with “Ya Gotta Believe.” That was a catchphrase used by New York Mets pitcher, Tug McGraw in 1973 to rally the fans to support the team. In some … more

I hate to put my air conditioning on, even when it is 90 degrees outside. I would rather just open the windows. But of course when it is that hot, all I am doing is letting more hot air in. So in … more

The title of this column has nothing to do with Abraham Lincoln. His Gettysburg Address started with the words “four score.” This column is about golf terms such as “fore” and … more

Summer is almost over and soon it will be fall. As we await new data from Tourism Economics on Sullivan County’s visitation and visitor spending, we are certain this summer was a busy one. … more

Can we talk? I’ll be delicate. One of the side effects of chemo, shall we say, is a blockage of the lower hemisphere.   After my first infusion, back-door movements (the kind we … more

There really isn’t anything I crave more in the summer than a well made Chicken Caesar salad with a homemade dressing. I have been making this recipe on repeat lately because the dressing is … more

  Canning season has been in full swing now for about two months already, but now the push is on as local apples, pears and peaches are becoming available and the garden is getting ready for the … more

Bananas are my favorite because they have a peel. I think of that little ditty whenever I shop for bananas. Before I peel back and reveal the surprises of the banana, let me briefly explain why I … more

Why do they call it the Emergency Room? I think a better name would be Extreme Waiting Room. Yes folks, I visited the ER in two hospitals this weekend. First, at Garnet Health in Callicoon where a … more

I’ve been putting my feelers out for a great zucchini recipe for all of my readers, since gardens are overflowing this time of year with both zucchini and squash. My boyfriend’s aunt sent … more