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‘Birthing’ another book
December 4, 2011 I just gave “birth” to another book; it is the sixth book I have created for the Arcadia Publishing Company’s Images of America series. more »»
‘Slick-up’ and use a comb before going out
November 27, 2011 I have a memory of being a kid in my kitchen at my childhood home. I am pushing my tall sister aside of the full-length mirror that is positioned on door to our cellar stairs. more »»
Relating to ‘Two Broke Girls’
November 27, 2011 Herman and I have been watching a new sitcom this fall called “Two Broke Girls. more »»
Down on the Farm
November 27, 2011 Our local library has a children’s story hour once a week and I have had an occasion, now and then, to be the guest reader. more »»
Test can assess your ‘foodability’
November 20, 2011 So many of us think we know so much about food and the food industry. Are you really a foodie? Take this test to assess your “foodability.” 1. more »»
My new interest in politics
November 20, 2011 I have talked to you guys before about how I have become more interested in Democrats running for office. more »»
Learning inside the Blue Line
November 20, 2011 Growing up with the somewhat original Adirondackers, I have one foot in the past and one in the present. more »»
Cooking turkey on the grill is easy, delicious
November 13, 2011 I open the back door and step into the crisp autumn morning. The fallen leaves are still damp with frost. The sun is pushing its warmth toward the shadowed pati. more »»
Glee-full West Side memory
November 13, 2011 I was watching Tuesday’s episode of “Glee.” Herman always tapes the show for me and I watch it the next day. Actually, “tape” is archaic these days, Herman DVRs the shows I don’t stay up to watch. more »»
Loving autumn leaves
November 13, 2011 When we were young, the time of the falling leaves was a special season for our outdoor pla. more »»
Keeping conversation appropriate in public
October 30, 2011 I listen like mad to any conversation taking place next to me just trying to hear why it is funny. Women’s restrooms are especially great. more »»
Some unexpected benefits
October 30, 2011 I recently received a letter from a man with the same last name as mine. Thing is, he saw my name on the 11 p.m. more »»
Logging grew complex
October 30, 2011 I picked up a contract at a recent antique show that reminded me, once again, that getting the Adirondack logs to market was a complex business. more »»
New food part of the adventure of traveling
October 23, 2011 I love to eat out. I love to eat at restaurants — good ones, not-so-good ones and ones in between. I love the adventure of “checking out” restaurants! I love to trave. more »»
Passing of a computer pirate
October 23, 2011 It was Herman who brought up this subject, by reminding me what we lost with the passing of Steve Jobs. more »»
The old general store
October 23, 2011 When I was a young boy around 6 years old, my Grandfather Whitman gave us a real treat. There had been a fire in his neighbor’s general store and he had run in to “rescue” the glass candy counte. more »»
‘Snappy Sam’ one type of tough customer
October 16, 2011 You hear it all the time. I hear it all the time. Customers complaining about their dining experience. The food was too hot. The food was too cold. The waitress was too slow. The waiter was too fas. more »»
Learning about Liza Minnelli
October 16, 2011 Liza Minnelli, daughter of singer/actress Judy Garland and director Vincent Minnelli, was on Ellen DeGeneres’ TV show this past week and I learned a lot about her. more »»
Adirondack camps
October 16, 2011 Once America found the positive attributes of “summering in the Great Northern Wilderness,” owning a camp became a way of life. more »»
Searching for the best looking, tastiest antipasto
October 9, 2011 Last week, out for a quick Italian dinner, my partner and I ordered a small antipasto. “Would you like it with our traditional house vinaigrette?” the smiling waitress asked. We agreed. more »» |
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