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I’m fairly sure that the ornate frames are a part of Plumadore’s artistic vision, and that one could view his pieces grouped from a distance or individually.
Just call me artsy-fartsy
For those of you new to the area, have no fear. Art is alive and thriving here in the mountains. Granted, none of us have been visiting galleries recently, but they dot the landscape throughout the … more
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In the early 1950s, when I received this particular vaccine, an estimated 50 million cases of smallpox occurred in the world each year.
A shot in the arm
Honestly, I don’t get it. I’m not sure if it’s generational, if I’ve become old and befuddled, or if I’m just plain stupid. Perhaps it’s a combination of all … more
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You may be anxious (like me) to put on a plaid shirt, strut around all life-in-the-woodsy and burn stuff in your fire pit, but there are strict rules to follow.
Welcome to the neighborhood
Dear new neighbors: I’m guessing that winter was rough for many of you, having made the (possibly rash) decision to relocate from fill-in-the-blank to the Upper Delaware River region within the … more
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How do I look? The golden setting on my light ring was flattering—at least, that’s what the young folks said. But they might have been blowing smoke, um... in my general direction.
Look, Ma—I’m a dinosaur!
I’m still trying to figure out what kind of dinosaur I am, but it’s increasingly clear that I’ve become one. Am I a T-Rex? I don’t think so. I may have a sharp tongue and … more
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As a bonus, I’ve developed a new skill and mastered shaving with one working eye in no time at all, so I took a selfie to prove it.
If my friends could see me now
For something completely different, I’m having issues. This time, it’s my eyes, which is “serious, and nothing to fool around with” according to my ophthalmologist, as if I … more
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“Just before COVID hit,” my friend Les Kristt had written as a caption online for this photo taken just over a year ago. There I was, pictured at the Kartrite Resort and Water Park with the Wonder Dog at my side, celebrating something-or-other with a group of pals that included Gary Siegel, left, Shane Merone, Barbi Neumann Marty and Les. Little did we know.
Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes…
“Five hundred twenty-five thousand moments so dear. Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes—how do you measure, measure a year?” Those words were written and … more
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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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