Atmospheric pressure is the force exerted on a surface as gravity pulls air down. It is usually measured by a barometer. Rest assured, that is the end of my weather discussion in this column. In … more

Livingston Manor Free Library director What will you do with your children or grandchildren on the rest of these hot summer days? Consider visiting your local library, where you will be welcomed … more

Hope. I consider the word deeply as I settle once more into NYC for another week of treatment. According to Emily Dickinson, it’s “the thing with feathers that perches on the soul” … more

“The smell of salt air filled my nostrils. . . . I searched the southwest horizon, trying to find the light from Bodie Island. There were no landmarks. There was no land. I’m committed … more

It seems like the gypsy moth caterpillars are finally going away, of course changing into gypsy moths. We have sold more products this year to get rid of gypsy moths and their caterpillars than the … more

With the growing interest in the Borscht Belt Museum opening in Ellenville, it has brought back a lot of memories when the Catskills were king. Like so many others, I spent summers “in the … more

  There are many things coming up in my life that I am looking forward to. One is the birth of my first great-grandson, Scotty who is due in October. Another is my 90th birthday which is in … more

Going to college in Rochester, NY... buffalo chicken wing dip was a staple in my apartment. I’d like to think I have mastered the recipe. When I saw a recipe for zucchini boats with my … more

I feel stressed so I google acupuncture on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and find three places. Typically, I go to the nearest place. However, something tells me to look at the reviews. It … more

First thing that hits me walking into the new Borscht Belt Museum in Ellenville is the familiar yellow-gold neon “Kutsher’s” sign in script that for decades was located just above … more