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Going bananas
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
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It’s in the bag
I enjoy eating fruits and vegetables throughout the year. I take my time selecting apples, peaches, broccoli, plums and cherries. I carefully select the items that are not bruised. Then I reach for a … more
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Atmospheric pressure
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
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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
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Before I delve into the derivations of terms that apply to where actors tread the boards, here is a quick explanation of why those stages have two acceptable spellings. “Theater” has its … more
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Up in smoke
While we are accustomed to getting numbers for the temperature outside, many of us now check on the AQI. The Air Quality Index dictates whether it is safe to leave your house. A few weeks ago, the … more
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New game in town
Every so often things seem to spring up out of nowhere and become part of our existence. A mere decade ago we had never heard of Wordl, orange smoke haze nor Sebastian Maniscalco. The latter is one … more
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Over the past few years, we have been bombarded with stress inducing events. The list includes a covid pandemic, the war in Ukraine and most recently the smoke from the Canadian forest fires that … more
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I recently was invited to a dinner party at the house of a couple I had never met. But they are big fans of my column and often take the time to email me their approval. So I was honored to be … more
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Just wing it
Many years ago, I spent some time in Buffalo. Besides the Buffalo Bills football team, the city is famous for another entity. As fate would have it, I had a unique introduction to a popular food item … more
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Meet George Jetson
In the history of civilization there were a select few who had an uncanny ability to predict the future. Back in the 16th century there was a man named Nostradamus who was an astrologer, physician … more
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Despite the recent occurrences of overnight frost warnings that caused many of us to bring our potted plants indoors, summer is here. As we thankfully unpack our summer clothes and sandals, there are … more
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It’s puzzling
Like many of us, I am connected to the internet either on my cell phone or computer. My day usually starts by firing up my laptop to peruse Facebook. It quickly gives me a recap of late-breaking … more
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Cabin crew
Recently a group of friends were stranded overnight when their scheduled flight was canceled. It had nothing to do with severe weather. Apparently, the problem was a glitch in the scheduling of an … more
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A lot of hot air
The covid pandemic taught us many things. During the pandemic there was a large decrease in flu cases across the country. With most people wearing protective masks when being in groups, the spread of … more
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Snail mail
The use of the term “snail mail” connotes that getting something sent through the post office is a slow process. That is true when compared with the speed of transmitting via computers or … more
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Registry spree
It is that time of the year when I often think of the adage “April showers brings May flowers.” Of course, as a child I used to add   “And what do May flowers … more
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Sign right here
As the days marched on towards April, I embarked on my yearly chore of doing some spring cleaning. As part of my ritual, I went through piles of paperwork on my desk. As a writer I accumulate papers … more
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For the birds
Despite the occasional reminders that winter wants to stay around for a while, it is spring. Some trees are beginning to show signs of burgeoning leaves. Optimists like myself are putting away down … more
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Storage stuff
The late George Carlin had a routine where he talked about stuff. He opined that life was just a series of events where we acquire stuff and find ways to keep it. According to him, houses were just a … more
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Frisbee business
Recently the National Football League held their annual Pro Bowl game where the best players compete in a televised event. But if you tuned in this year you experienced a “what the heck is … more
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A cultural phenomenon rapidly developed after an incident in Roswell, New Mexico back in 1947. As reported in the local newspaper, something crash landed on a rural patch of land outside the town. At … more
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Years before the internet most people read newspapers to get the latest news. These days so many of us get news alerts on social media sites. When something important occurs, people rush to virtual … more
Into thin hair
Being properly groomed seems to be a much easier process for men than women. While men go to a barber in a barber shop, women visit a hair stylist in a beauty parlor or hair salon. FYI, the word … more
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Not a drop to drink
There are many necessities which are important to sustain life. I am not referring to cell phones, Twitter, Tik Tok, Hulu, Netflix and computers. Certainly, those items add to our lives in some … more
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