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Mother Nature provided a gorgeous backdrop for last Sunday's King of the Ice tournament on White lake in beautiful Bethel, NY
It’s good to be king
I’ve heard that expression my entire life: in movies, in television commercials, in songs and even on Broadway. But I’ve always wondered where it originated. As is my wont, I navigated my … more
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"Modern glitter is usually manufactured from plastic and is rarely recycled, leading to calls from scientists for bans on plastic glitter.”
All that glitters…
I was slightly nervous about going in for a COVID-19 test. Even though I had no reason to suspect that I might have contracted the dreaded virus, my doctor recommended it as “a matter of … more
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I was all smiles preparing my “snow volcano” for the eruption. Yet another epic fail.
C’mon, have a heart!
These days, opening email is something I approach with caution. There are, of course, bills to pay and a never-ending assortment of online events to consider joining in on. Ranging from book clubs … more
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Dharma loves romping in the snow and I love seeing her happy, so there’s that.
What a difference a day makes
It’s Monday, as I write this, and it’s snowing out there. I mean really, really snowing. Wasn’t it just last week that I was extolling the power of positive thinking and crowing … more
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"Hmm," I thought. “That’s kinda pretty. Looks like I’ve made lemonade out of lemons, after all."
Baby, it’s cold outside!
Thanks in part to my shrink, I’m kinda-sorta enjoying winter this year. “Dr. X” is constantly encouraging me to “embrace the situation, whatever the circumstance.” Since … more
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“Retail therapy really can help you feel better,” I read gleefully, “as long as you don’t overspend.” Uh oh.
Retail therapy
I can’t recall exactly when I first heard the term “retail therapy,” but I do know who said it. It was my friend, Robin, who—along with her mother, Rosalie—owned a … more
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Almost as soon as I make the bed, I want to climb right back in and pull the covers over my head.
Pulling the covers over my head
Right now, that’s all I want to do, and in point of fact, that’s the plan, Stan. Believe it or not, when it comes to the content of this column, I always make a plan. I may not always … more
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I eagerly anticipate finding and photographing the psychic woolly bear every year. This one was particularly fuzzy. Uh oh.
Red sky at night...
We’ve all heard it bandied about: “Red sky at night, sailor’s delight; red sky at morning, sailors take warning,” but is there any validity to the old proverb? According to … more
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There are some eyes that reflect joy, some that have a faraway gaze and others that evoke sadness, or even anger, depending on the light.
The eyes have it
“The eyes are the mirror of the soul.” Up until today, I was under the impression that prolific playwright William Shakespeare had penned those words, but when I began fact-checking, I … more
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I have literally begged friends and family to avoid me and gift-giving at all costs. Why? I’ll tell you why: Because I don’t want a pile of unwanted, unasked for, unnecessary and/or hideous crap. I'm not a very nice guy. Bah. Humbug.
The gift horse
Bah, Humbug. There, I said it. Contrary to popular belief, I’m not a very nice guy. C’mon now, don’t gasp, don’t shake your head, don’t start cryin’. If we all … more
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Does anybody really know what time it is?
Does anybody really know what time it is?
I’m so befuddled. Between working from home and venturing out sporadically, I’ve lost all sense of time and place. The past week has been particularly confusing as I wandered about, … more
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It's not the first time (don't judge!) that my dog and I have matching Hanukkah outfits, and it won't be the last.
Let there be light
With what turned out to be a fairly weird Thanksgiving behind us, and what could easily be a bizarre Christmas and Kwanzaa ahead, here comes Hanukkah, hot on their heels. The Festival of Lights … more
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Was Dharma really driving? Ask River Reporter’s graphic designer, Amanda Reed!
The dog ate my homework
That age-old excuse has existed since the first one-room schoolhouse was attended by the first student who had a mongrel at home to blame for not handing in his (or her) assignment on time. Of … more
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We’re an unusual family unit. While our relationship is solid, our time together is precious and rare; the three of us have not been in the same room (sigh) for about a year.
Home for the holidays
Last weekend the nation’s health experts pleaded with Americans to stay home over the Thanksgiving holiday and forgo any plans to travel or celebrate at large family gatherings, even as … more
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Did I really look like this when I stepped of a bus in New York City, ready to take Broadway by storm? Good question.
Good question...
Am I the only one who lies awake in the pre-dawn hours, fidgeting, worrying, tossing and turning? These days, I have more questions than answers and I’m upset more often than not. I’m … more
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“If I don’t care about myself enough to stop smoking,” I thought, “I can’t keep doing it to her.”
Up in smoke
Three years ago today, I sat on the edge of my bed at five o’clock in the morning gasping for air, unable to breathe, absolutely sure that I was about to die. Seriously, I did not think I would … more
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A light dusting of pre-Halloween snow is not unusual in the country.
Who was that masked man?
It snowed the day before Halloween and it’s snowing now. Not a lot, of course, but the light dusting serves as a reminder of things to come: snow, ice and bitter cold await. How much of each … more
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You can't see her in this photo, but the dog is growling at the virtual cat that just sidled out of view as the virtual fire crackles and glows in my living room.
Gimme a break
They say that “timing is everything.” I’m unsure who “they” are, and even though I made a somewhat feeble attempt to find the answer to that burning question, I came up … more
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I’ve already voted; it was at a secure polling station sanctioned by the U.S. government.
What would Barbara Fox say?
For those of you who’ve read my column before, you’re probably aware that I write about my mother a lot. And for those who’ve turned the page until now? Fair warning: I write about … more
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The kids (participating in the fall workshop at the Forestburgh Playhouse) were fantastic, lifting my spirits with their talent, their spirit and their resilience in the face of a global pandemic. For more photos of these and other events, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and visit www.riverreporter.com.
Oops, I did it again
And by “it” I mean ventured out into the world, which is still a little bit scary—and a little bit spooky, just in time for Halloween. Suddenly and without warning, last … more
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