Congratulations to my wife, JoAnne, on accomplishing another of her summer goals. She likes to swim across lakes. I bet not many people have that on their list of things to do…
Fall birds today
I was reminded that it is September by the scene in my backyard this morning. A migrating flock of robins was busy feeding on the lawn. Many were young robins. An occasional…
More state fair fun
Big concerts not our thing Concerts are a big deal at the fair! But, for JoAnne and I, the big venue concerts are not our thing. They are too loud, and very…
Best NYS Fair Food
I’m known as a decent judge of food. So I have to weigh in (pun not intended) on this one. Two of my favorite fair foods this year are not on the poll list. …
Sunflower Jungle
Every gardener should have a tall sunflower jungle picture. So this year is my chance. I planted a few in what I thought was the least favorable corner of the garden. And…
On Joining Facebook
Well, I finally did it. I’ve been talking about it for months. Thursday, Steven Sgroi helped me take the leap. My friend list is building fast—up to 70 already. What has impressed…
Daylily Summer Joys
Summer Joy One of the true joys of summer for me is growing daylilies. They don’t require a lot of care and they reward me with many blooms, each one lasting only…
Teacher’s persecution is so wrong
http://mystateline.com/fulltext-news/?nxd_id=272457 Teacher unjustly persecuted What is happening to this teacher is so wrong. First of all it is a gross violation of his right to free speech. More fundamentally, he is being…
On new taxes as part of the work of the super committee
When one of the richest men in America agrees with the president and others that it is time to add additional taxes for the very wealthy, it is time for everyone to listen. The…
Stony Brook State Park
Once a year or so, JoAnne and I like to return to another place we remember from our youth, Stony Brook State Park. It contains a glass-clear stream that tumbles down an…