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In My Humble Opinion
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Jeffersonville’s Hammett Family kids were excited that Mom’s blueberry sour cream pie took second place at the Founders Day pie contest and auction last weekend. “Wasn’t it yesterday that they were small?”
Sunrise, sunset
If those words sound familiar, it’s possible that you are aware of the song of the same name from the popular musical “Fiddler on the Roof.” The show recounts the life of Tevye the … more
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Narrowsburg's Honey Bee Fest took over Main Street this weekend.
Bees, leaves and (unnatural) blondes
As I wended my way through picturesque Sullivan County, the temperature rose from 50, to 68, to 74, to 80—just in time for thousands of people bedecked in black and yellow to appear on Main Street en masse, ready to party the day away. more
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Musician Gabby Borges, seen here with guitarist Evan Kleinert, performed at Rafter’s Tavern in Callicoon last Saturday, where I proceeded to make a fool of myself, momentarily losing all sense of good taste and decorum. Sorry Gabby. It’s not you, it’s me.
The dodo bird
I grew up hearing the word “dodo” tossed around. Although applied to a variety of circumstances, being called a dodo was never complimentary, and eventually (because Mom told me to) I … more
Country stars Jon Langston, Cole Swindell and Luke Bryan all have legions of rabid fans, and I have stage 3 bladder cancer. Potato/Potahto.
Letting the cat out of the bag
It’s a colloquialism, and I looked it up to make sure that I was using it properly: “Meaning to reveal facts previously hidden,” Wikipedia states, “from a specific target … more
Co-worker Veronica Daub performed to a packed house at the Dancing Cat Saloon last weekend, where the singer/songwriter brought the house down repeatedly. I’m gonna miss that girl.
It's beginning to look a lot like autumn
Although we still have 12 days to go before it’s officially autumn, the signs are all there, and try as I might, they’re impossible to deny. It began innocently enough, with my first … more
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Mega-stars Pentatonix did not disappoint, performing their beautiful a capella renditions of “Hallelujah,” “Jolene,” and even fulfilled my expectations by performing Simon and Garfunkel’s “Sounds of Silence.”
Expect the unexpected
While the above title is the catchphrase for the CBS summer reality show “Big Brother,” and I’ve yet to miss (don’t judge!) any of the show’s 21 seasons, have no … more
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This week, Jonathan Charles Fox did virtually nothing.
Much ado about nothing
“And I’ll finally have time to paint the bathroom!” I exclaimed, having gone off the rails on that project months ago. “And I’ll make a campfire everyday,” I prattled on, “and I’ll spray-paint that picture frame, and finish grouting the backsplash, and then…“ more
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The commemorative Woodstock 50th anniversary stamp.
When it rains...
“Wouldn’t be a Woodstock reunion without a little mud, man.” more
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Life-long pal Kelli fit right in with the Woodstock crowd wherever we went, including this stop at the fun-filled Bagel Festival in Monticello, NY—aka the “Bagel Capital of the World.”
No time like the present
Yet lately, it’s been all about the past. more
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Drag queens galore, wildly imaginative costumes and more than 30 instantly recognizable songs collide through this weekend in the Forestburgh Playhouse production “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.”
A day at the (drag) races
For something completely different, the past few days have been chockablock with a wide range of activities, including art shows, awards ceremonies, 5K runs, touch-a-trucks, beer barrel races and even a drag queen or two. more
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Bobby Skotch as Romeo and Raina Bowers as Juliet in Shakespeare on the Farm.
Peace, Love and Shakespeare
Last weekend’s highlights included the Town of Bethel Peace Parade, schvitzing my way through another fantastic Riverfest in Narrowsburg, NY and a sneak-peek at the Farm Arts Collective and their fantastical upcoming production, “Shakespeare on the Farm.” more
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Long after the sun has set, these silhouettes continue to evoke emotion and tell a story. IMHO.
Silhouettes on the shade
What fascinates the photographer in me is the story that can be told without revealing too much, or without even knowing what’s happening. more
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The cast of “Up and Coming”: A Modern Comedy with Rustic Humor” hilariously spoofed life in the country with comedy and music in sketches like “Tale of the Big Eddy,” “Tap my Maple Tree,” and “Stairway to Heaven Assisted Living Commune.” 
Dust in the wind
I’m not naïve—I understand the “circle of life” and that all living things eventually die. It’s the fragility that troubles me; the mere notion that life as we know it can come to an abrupt halt, suddenly and without warning, niggles at me and keeps me awake at night. more
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The exuberant cast of “Me and My Girl” sing and dance their way into the hearts of audiences nightly at the “Miracle in the Forest,” aka The Forestburgh Playhouse.
In the good old summer stock time
For many, it’s Christmastime (yes, it’s one word) with “kids jingle belling” and “much mistletoeing” (uh huh) that springs to mind as the most wonderful time of the year, but, for me, it’s summertime and the good old-fashioned barn theatres that beckon during the warmer months. more
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Farm Arts Collective stilt walkers waved bubble wands as crooner Janet Burgan entertained shoppers celebrating the grand opening of the new farmers’ market in Narrowsburg, NY last weekend. The market is open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The sun'll come out tomorrow
Yes, I looked it up—apparently “sun’ll” is a word. Actually, it’s a contraction of the words “sun” and “will.” As far as I can tell, it has only … more
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The hills are alive
That said, it’s the “sound of music” to which I refer, and there’s plenty of that to go around these days. more
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TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox As if the comedic antics of gifted character actors Buddy Haardt, left, and Matthew Curiano weren’t enough, Tim Bolebiewski’s inspired mansion set design was worth the price of admission as “The Mystery of Irma Vep” played out on stage at the Forestburgh Playhouse last weekend.
Like sands through the hourglass…
Well, apparently, it’s the middle of June. Once again, I’ve hit the ground running and the days are flying by. Each summer, I vow to stop and smell the roses, but I’m already having … more
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TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox Trout Parade founders and grand marshals Gerard Ilaria, foreground, and Steve Wilkinson described their festive attire as “The Village people meet Captain & Tennille” with fish.
Take a picture: it’ll last longer!
That’s right—I’ve been to another parade. And yes, I took hundreds of photos. For years, my friends in other parts of the country have marveled over the sheer number of festivals … more
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TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox Instead of being late, I showed up early to the ARTSPACE Gallery in Kauneonga Lake where digital artist Susan Baus, pictured here, was putting the finishing touches on the BCA exhibit that she shares with painters David Barnett and Caroline Harrow.
Down the rabbit hole
I’m feeling a bit like the White Rabbit these days. You know—the one from Lewis Carroll’s book “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” By unifying the color palette … more
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The Grand Army of the Republic held the first Memorial Day Parade in the Town of Fremont 135 years ago. The 143rd New York State Volunteer Infantry recreates that moment at the annual memorial service held in Veteran’s Park prior to the parade.
Before the parade passes by
Over the last few days, there were two kinds of parades in my world: literal and figurative. As I perused the Memorial Day listings in last Thursday’s edition of The River Reporter, I ruminated … more
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