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You can’t go home again: “You can’t truly go back to a place you once lived because so much will have changed since you left that it is not the same place anymore.”
You can’t go home again
Well, you can physically go there, but when I looked up the meaning of that expression on the internet, my search revealed this observation: “You can’t truly go back to a place you once … 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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“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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Spotting The River Reporter’s Fritz Mayer and wife Anne Hart tending to business at Domesticities and the Cutting Garden in Youngsville, NY, I pulled off to the side of the road and snapped a photo… from a distance.
From a distance
For something completely different, I have an earworm. You know… that one song that keeps playing over and over in your head until you want to scream? Also known as brainworm, sticky music and … more
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I took this photo while doing a story about Jen and the horses she loved so much. Fly high, lady.
Is that all there is?
It’s not simply a question—it’s a song. And it fits my mood today: that of a weary traveler on the road of life, wandering, wondering… is that all there is? The song, written … 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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Flashcards, a booklet, candles, grape juice and a tiny loaf of honey cake were just some of the contents of my “High Holidays Experience,” aka Yom Kippur in a box. Guess what, friend? Bears love honey.
Yom Kippur in a box
When I wrote “Passover for Dummies” in the spring of 2019, I had no idea how little I knew about the holiday. Of course, I considered myself an expert on all things Jewish. After all, I … more
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Good friends Ryan and Nicole drove to New York (in the biggest pickup truck I’ve ever seen) all the way from Texas to visit with my dog and do a leaf-peeping tour of the eastern seaboard. Oh, right, I saw them, too.
The autumn leaves…
For something completely different, I’m feeling slightly pensive, a little wistful—maybe even downright maudlin. But it’s temporary (I hope) and has a name. Autumn. To the best of … more
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The reflection glinted off of a lakeside cottage and the water below, illuminating the glory of what one single star, our sun, can provide.
It’s written in the stars
Is it? I don’t know. Maybe. Since the dawn of man, humans have looked to the stars and planets for guidance. Sometimes these observations are based on imaginary configurations (honestly does … more
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I’ll miss roaring fires outside at Camp Fox but anticipate snuggling up indoors by the hearth, Wonder Dog at my feet.
See you in September
And just like that, summer draws to a close. Oh, sure, officially it ain’t over until September 22, but we in the Upper Delaware River region know it’s all downhill from here. And by … 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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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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When I posted this cute picture of a donkey sticking his tongue out, no one asked if I was violating the stay-at-home rule in search of taking cute photos.
Lost in translation...
Well, it’s official—I’m losin’ it. After six weeks in quarantine, I’ve apparently misplaced my ability to communicate clearly with the outside world. I’ve annoyed … more
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Fortunately, I was wearing pants since I decided to photograph others down at the lake taking in the gorgeous sunset—from a distance, of course.
Live from New York...
“It’s Saturday night. Or at least, I think it is,” I muttered to the dog, who blithely turned her head and walked away, still practicing social distancing from me, the guy who feeds … 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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TRR photos by Jonathan Fox ”We read about it in The River Reporter,” Beach Lake’s John Betson said when asked what attracted his group to Winterfest at the Roscoe Beer Co. last Saturday. “That’s why we’re here.”
I got your #hashtag right here!
If you don’t know what a hashtag is, don’t feel bad, you are not alone. “A hashtag is a type of metadata tag used on social networks such as Twitter and other microblogging … 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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TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox Some of the nine women reading from Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” were more prepared than others at the Seelig Theatre last weekend.
If you don’t have anything nice to say…
There’s a lot of wisdom in that old adage, which concludes with “don’t say anything at all,” but there are times when my hands are tied and I simply can’t ignore what … 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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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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