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But First, Accountability
So here we are, America. Donald J. Trump, described by his niece Mary as “the world's most dangerous man”, has proven her correct. He brought our democracy to the place where his faithful … more
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Trump's Sedition
“Seditious Conspiracy: If two or more persons in any State or Territory… conspire to overthrow, put down, or to destroy by force the Government of the United States, or to levy war against them, … more
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DeJoy of Mail Delivery
In early December, I ordered custom holiday cards and booklets for friends. I used Shutterfly, a website I have happily used to make family calendars, books, and gifts through the years. On … more
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What kept me going
At the end of what the ancient Romans would call this “annus horribilis”, there have been some bright spots, albeit few and far between. Here, in no particular order, are a few of the things … more
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It's December already?
‘Twas a week before Christmas—can you believe it? This year's been so crazy I can't wait to leave it. I've been home for so long I lost track of the days. Now it seems a whole year … more
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Memories of trips past
During these days when we must stay at home, I have spent a lot of time thinking about the trips I have been fortunate enough to take. I first went abroad in 1972 when I visited my Uncle Bob in … more
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My journey across the streams
I wanted to share this missive that I received from my dear son Mike Werner the other day. I think he's mastered that “new math” we hear so much about… Oh, junk mail, such a staple of our … more
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Dictionary of American Regional English was created by Jamaican linguist and lexicographer Frederic Gomes Cassidy and his researchers.
Scads of Skimmeltons
One day recently I was doing some family research on https://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/ when an item from the August 20, 1925, edition of Sullivan County Record caught my eye. “Our … more
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Stop the lies; Biden Won
So now it seems that Donald Trump's endgame is to overturn the chessboard and destroy as much of our democracy as he can on his inevitable way out of the White House. He continues to … more
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Five Reasons I Love My Country
• I love the United States because we have fair and free elections. All our citizens, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, or sex, may register and vote in our elections. And when those votes … more
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On the Bookshelf
As a profligate book buyer, I have piles of tomes all through my home, each in various states of consumption. Three of my most recent purchases are memoirs. “Eat A Peach” by Momofuku chef David … more
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Make sure your vote is counted
In New York State, if your absentee ballot is postmarked by November 3 and received by November 10, it can be counted. However, with the deliberate disruption of postal service since Trump minion … more
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