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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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Random Thoughts
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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Random Thoughts
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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Random Thoughts
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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Identified flying objects
Lately there seems to have been a lot more in the sky than the usual clouds, birds and airplanes. A few days ago, newscasts were thrilled to announce that a green comet would be visible from … more
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Blinded by the lights
As construction continues on the roundabouts on Route 42, the powers in charge seem to be making adjustments on the fly. Lately it seems that some of the huge piles of rocks and dirt that were … more
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Why-Fi
Like many of you I spent the last few weeks of 2022 preparing for the new year. I started a folder to gather up my receipts and check registers to get ready to prepare this year’s tax returns. … more
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Random Thoughts
Sitting at my desk, I glance around the room at the various battery-operated devices that somehow have become necessities. At first, I make a mental note of the ones that require the insertion of … more
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Random Thoughts
Most of us do this action at least twice a day. I am not alluding to seeing what your friends posted on Facebook nor checking your email. This column is about brushing your teeth and the historical … more
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Bubble up
According to the calendar and my optimistic self, as we entered 2023 we slid into the second half of winter. As a young child, the end of winter let me engage in an outdoor event that I still … more
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More Than a Ball Drop
There are many traditions and rituals we perform during the holiday season. The big event watched by us in America is counting down as we watch the ball drop in Times Square. Since my previous column … more
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Nasal intelligence
Adapting a 1968 song by The Zombies, “It’s the time of the season when your nose runs high.” Yes, we have entered the winter season and with it many of us get a runny nose.   … more
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