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The ‘never pack’ and OKs for school lunches
March 4, 2012 When I went to elementary school, I never carried my lunch. Everyone except for an elite few walked home for lunch. If you lived within six blocks you ate lunch at your own home. more »»
Central casting and extra work
March 4, 2012 I was watching CBS Sunday Morning on Feb. 26 when they were doing an Oscar special prior to the Academy Awards Show that night. more »»
Lily near the Blue Line
March 4, 2012 “Once about a time,” as my children used to call my stories, some 356 years ago, a baby was born in Mohawk/Adirondack country. more »»
When food has been prepared, try to say ‘yes’
February 26, 2012 I just spent several days with my grandchildren of varying ages. Blueberry pancakes anyone? “No blueberries in mine.” “I only want real maple syrup. more »»
My last California apartment
February 26, 2012 It was 323 N. Spaulding Ave. in West Hollywood where I spent my last days as an aspiring actress in California. Let me backtrack a bit to give you guys a timeline. more »»
Mapping the Adirondacks
February 26, 2012 Historian Jeptha Simms wrote of Nicholas Stoner drawing a map of “Stoner Country” in the Adirondacks during the first half of the 19th century. more »»
Health inspection ratings give food for thought
February 19, 2012 Walking around New York City, one can’t help but notice the large letter A, B or C posted in the windows of food establishments. more »»
Adirondack squirrels
February 19, 2012 One of my earliest Adirondack adventure memories is going on the “big game hunt” with my cousin, Roy. He was a few years older than I was, and, in many ways, was my mentor. more »»
New restaurant joins 20 years of celebrity chefs
February 12, 2012 A good friend and I met for lunch. “What’s new?” she asked. “Well,” I responded. “The Celebrity Chef Dinner is 20 years old this year, Do you believe it?” She laughe. more »»
Stealing shirts with a smile
February 12, 2012 I wore a shirt today that I got from a friend, Perry Smith, a fellow bartender at Chumley’s in the West Village, Manhattan back in the 1980s. more »»
Adirondack education
February 12, 2012 It sounds to me, if you listen to the news media, that American education is in a shambles—politicians and educators are at odds and wringing their hands. more »»
More than a menu required to open a restaurant
February 5, 2012 T.J. Maxx is coming to Johnstown. I’m excited; it’s my favorite place for great bargains. I also hear there is a new restaurant opening in our area. more »»
AFTRA may merge with?SAG
February 5, 2012 A jubilant Screen Actor’s Guild President Ken Howard on Jan. 29 announced union members would be voting on merging with the American Federation of Radio and Television Artists at long last. more »»
Butter big behind Blue Line
February 5, 2012 Now that the holiday season has come and gone, I have an empty family heirloom table in the living room to continue my displaying of “theme” museum pieces. more »»
Restaurant Share: Prune in New York?City
January 29, 2012 Questions of an anticipating appetite: Can she cook as well as she writes? Will I get to see the actual Gabrielle Hamilton or does she get a sub chef at lunchtime? Will Prune be too expensive? Will... more »»
The Rabbi comes to Caroga
January 29, 2012 A couple of weeks ago, I went to Knesseth Israel Synagogue in Gloversville to an informal Hanukkah dinner and met the newly installed Rabbi Rose Durbin. more »»
Adirondack Hunting Camp
January 29, 2012 Another big game hunting season has come to an end and the “huntin’ camps” have been closed up and left to the solitary wilderness and an occasional marauding bea. more »»
Kitchen staff’s appearance sends message
January 22, 2012 This weekend while traveling, my husband and I visited an agreeable café which we know serves good food. more »»
Globes kickoff awards season
January 22, 2012 On?Jan. 15 I watched with great anticipation the 2012 Golden Globes, which was broadcast live from LA. Ricky Gervais was the host in spite of the uproar he caused last yea. more »»
Outdoor show returns
January 22, 2012 We live in “outdoor” country — the best of woods, waters, valleys and mountains surround us. more »» |
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