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In My Humble Opinion
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You still have a chance to experience Billy Steeves starring in “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” at SUNY Sullivan’s Seelig Theatre, so go; support local theatre, and get back to me. 
Discombobulated
Yep—that’s exactly how I feel, and no, it is not a song from “Mary Poppins.” Since usage of the word itself is most often associated with someone who is disconcerted or … more
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TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox NYSLA rules and regulations make for exciting competitions in many categories; the inaugural Narrowsburg Logging Days event was no exception.
Mad about plaid
In the interest of full disclosure, I need to admit that I know absolutely nothing about logging, lumberjacks, axe-throwing nor sawing things in general, save for the occasional home repair. That … more
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She may have been jilted at the altar and dead, but this bride managed to snag the coveted Best Female award at the Western Hotel’s annual Halloween bash.
Everyone’s a winner!
At least it seemed that way over the past few days, as Dharma the Wonder Dog and I careened throughout the Catskills (I drove most of the time), working our way through the New York side of the Upper … more
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Andrew Cuccaro, as Doctor Frank ‘N Furter, struts his stuff with an amazing vocal range and sizzling sexiness in the Forestburgh Tavern’s depraved production of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show Live on Stage.”
Who’s that knocking at my door?
So, here’s the thing: I’m not actually as sociable as I appear in public. While I truly enjoy getting out and about, and I feel genuinely delighted to meet up, schmooze with and … more
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Once again, members of the Greater Barryville Chamber of Commerce outdid themselves with Pumpkin Fest 2019.
On the road again
“Man, you sure get around!” an acquaintance shouted in my general direction last Saturday, having spotted me in more than one town over the last few weeks. “Are you sure you … more
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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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