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Sometimes you don’t get along with a health practitioner and you have to change to a different one. Such was the case last week when I went for my tri-weekly exam and immunotherapy infusion.
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Ramona Jan
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5/21/24
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The burn ban is finally over and now I can start cleaning my yard so that I will be able to mow as we get toward the end of May. My lawn is about eight to ten inches high right now and of course I …
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Jim Boxberger
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5/17/24
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If you need a physical embodiment of the passage of time you do not have to look any further than the cell phone. Specifically, I can gauge the passing of the years by examining the development of …
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Hudson Cooper
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5/17/24
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In my last column, I wrote about funny people in my life. One of them was my sister-in-law, Marion. I thought of another saying of hers that I forgot to include. Since she was a hair dresser, people …
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June Donohue
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5/17/24
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I want to preface this by saying that I rarely keep plants alive. This could be why my husband purchased myself a self-watering herb garden planter. However, this has been my fifth year in a …
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Claire Burns
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5/17/24
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It’s rare to have a best day these days, especially if you are me. But I had one this past Saturday, at JURNI’s Mother’s Day Health and Wellness fair. JURNI, located in Cocheton, NY …
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Ramona Jan
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5/14/24
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Many of us take for granted how lucky we are to live in an area that offers scenic beauty as we drive on our roads. That thought came to mind last week when I was stuck in traffic as I was leaving …
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Hudson Cooper
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5/10/24
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Lately I have been absolutely obsessed with all things ramps, including ramp pesto. If you haven’t tried them already, I highly suggest it. Their season will only last for about two more weeks! …
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Claire Burns
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5/10/24
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I’m trying not to use the word “believe” anymore as in “I believe…” What does it matter what I believe? What I believe is not important, and may or may not be the …
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Ramona Jan
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5/7/24
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What a difference a week makes, from cold wet weather a week and a half ago to the beautiful tropical conditions we had this week. Looking at the forecast through mid-May, the nighttime temperatures …
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Jim Boxberger
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5/3/24
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Sometimes words in the English language can do “a complete 180” with just an inadvertent flick on the space bar. In a draft for this column, I caused such a turnaround when I started …
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Hudson Cooper
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5/3/24
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We all know her…or shall I say knew her? She was a beauty. Even in her old age. Stoic throughout the years. A trouper with immense tenacity holding up to life’s hardships. We all …
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Ramona Jan
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4/30/24
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With every passing year, my body gives me yet another rude wake-up call that I’m getting old.
First, my hair got a bit grayer.
Then my eyes got a bit weaker.
Now my blood has …
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Barry Lewis
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4/26/24
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With the nice weather this week, I heard and saw a lot of lawn mowers going. I cannot stress too much the importance of No Mow May to help pollinator populations. Even this week with the nice weather …
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Jim Boxberger
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4/26/24
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It is April 26 so please go outside and hug a tree! Today is when we celebrate Arbor Day!
Arbor Day is a special holiday where planting, nurturing and appreciation of our forests and …
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Hudson Cooper
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4/26/24
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Spring is here and we are gearing up for the second annual Catskill Cuisine food festival at Bethel Woods. This event, sponsored by elite partner Labelle Farms and presented by Resorts World …
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BY THE SULLIVAN CATSKILLS VISITORS ASSOCIATION
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4/26/24
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I spent the night in Cochecton, NY. Not at a hotel, but rather at JURNI located at 420 Bernas Road, a new healing center open round the clock seven days a week.
Co-owned by local entrepreneurs, …
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Ramona Jan
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4/23/24
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If you’ve ever been on social media, you have probably seen the viral tomato feta pasta bake. I really wanted to hate this trend because of all the “hype” surrounding it.... but I …
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Claire Burns
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4/19/24
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I frequently was a “day tripper” using the COACH/SHORTLINE bus to travel to and from New York City. It was reasonably priced, and it allowed me to visit friends in the city without the …
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Hudson Cooper
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4/19/24
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My great-grandson, Scotty, is now six months old and his father, John McFarlane, was trying to pick a time when the whole family would be able to visit us in River Edge. John and his family live in …
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June Donohue
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4/19/24
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We all know people who argue with the word, no. It’s hard enough standing up to those types, even harder when you, yourself, have trouble saying “no” to begin with. Here’s a …
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Ramona Jan
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4/16/24
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I was talking with my friend Paul about luggage when I told him I needed to get a new valise.
“You’re going to Greece?
“No, I need a valise.”
“Why do you …
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Barry Lewis
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4/12/24
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So I got a call on Tuesday from one of my father’s past employees from way back in the 70’s, Chris (Crista) Ward. Back then the Liberty Agway store was more into selling power equipment, …
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Jim Boxberger
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4/12/24
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This soup recipe I made during the Covid 19 lockdown, and it’s been one that has stuck with me. I’ll often make it during holidays as a starter, or prep it during the weekend to have for …
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Claire Burns
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4/12/24
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As a baby boomer there were many gadgets and toys that were designed to keep us busy. We had things like the Slinky, Silly Putty and the skateboard. But on July 12th, 1960, for the low price of …
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Hudson Cooper
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4/12/24
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