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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
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
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
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
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
Winter is approaching bringing with it ice, sleet and freezing rain that will impact driving in our county. Unfortunately, the key word is impact. Despite the best efforts of the county’s road … more
Maybe it was part of the television game plan to educate Americans about the sport that is the most popular worldwide. Thanks to the success of the award-winning television show “Ted … more
When I was growing up it was a mark of distinction when someone became a millionaire. It seems that lately the new measure of extensive wealth is having billions. Having billions also seems to allow … more
Over 97% of the water on our planet is in our oceans. Unfortunately, its salt content makes it dangerous for us to drink. The human body consists of 70% water which is why we must drink a lot of it … more
Now that Halloween is behind us and our stash of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are safely stowed away, we await the triple threat of the holiday season. In rapid order we zip through Thanksgiving, … more
At first glance some of you might have thought that the name of this column indicated that I would be writing about useful words to start a Wordle puzzle. Instead, let’s put aside our … more
There are approximately 15 million traffic cones in the United States. Driving around Sullivan County it seems like most of them are currently on our roads and highways. Between the bridges over … more
As a writer, it’s important to understand the proper use of punctuation. Why is punctuation important? The words provide the images and story; the punctuation dictates the rhythm and flow! … more
If you recently had to drive in the Monticello area, it was almost impossible to avoid road construction. It began a few weeks ago when dump trucks, excavators and assorted vehicles began assembling … more
Do not let the title of this column scare you away. Although it sounds like the hard to swallow supply-side economic policies developed by the Reagan administration, this column gives you something … more
My addiction to trying to solve word games began in elementary school. In the library I saw a copy of “Highlights Magazine.” Holding my blue Crayola crayon, I flipped through the pages … more
I hope the title of this column did not cause the neurons and synapses in your brain to flameout as it tried to remember that catchy song written by Harry Woods in 1926. You might recall its most … more
Spending summers in the area we called “the mountains” reached its conclusion on Labor Day. As a guest at one of the hundreds of hotels and bungalow colonies, it was a time to say goodbye … more
The process started many years ago when my world was young. Passed down from my grandfather to my father it was a rite of passage that every male experiences. At some point in a guy’s life … more
Thanks to my smart phone I no longer have anybody’s phone number memorized. I simply go to my contacts list, scroll until I find their name and dial it up. Of course, I cannot actually … more
Most of us are familiar with the canned meat product called Spam. But thanks to a British comedy troupe, the use of the word spam has spread way beyond the kitchen table. Spam has made its mark on … more
If you grew up watching police shows on television you are aware that in almost every episode a dispatcher would broadcast an alert on the radio, “Calling all cars.” Before today’s … more
I may be barking up the wrong tree but many of us occasionally use idioms without even realizing it. As a reminder, an idiom is a phrase that has come to mean something totally different then its … more
Kindergarten is a time when 5-year-olds start to develop ac- ademic and social skills. It is a time to build new friendships and explore the world outside of their homes. For me, it was also a time … more
When I was growing up our family went out for dinner almost every Sunday night. We often went to a restaurant named China Moon. Like most Americans we never heard of Hunan, Sichuan or Cantonese. Back … more
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