Rosebud, the bicycle
Charles Foster Kane couldn’t reclaim his Rosebud. Until a couple of weeks ago, I couldn’t have told you my Rosebud’s...
Why so quiet?
I could blame the lack of entries on the wacky weather, the extensive travel, the bouts of bronchitis, the insane...
I Want Bobby Pins!
No doubt, there is a story behind this old Life magazine photo from 1944. But any explanation would be disappointing....
Perfection
Never was there a weekend like this. Perfect temperature, endless sun, no wind. Biking, horseback riding, cinnamon donuts and Byrne...
Three unexpected moments of the college freshman
When she first slept in our room, I was terrified that first night, listening the entire time for her to...
Seen from the train, No. 1
View Larger Map Generally, I would say that Newark, New Jersey is best seen from the train. Securely wrapped in...
The flood this time
What is there to say about what’s been going on in this corner of the world since tropical storm Irene...
The end of the summer
There really couldn’t have been a better way to wrap up a summer, much as I would like it not...
Advice for parents of college freshmen
A lot of us are sending our kids off to college for the first time. It’s stressful and exciting all...
Things we learned in Old Forge this year
There is a gang of mallards that is out to steal from us, and perhaps kill us. They are The...