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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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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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"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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Craig Smith, Susan Miiler and Dharma the Wonder Dog (way in the back) all posed with Smith’s ‘66 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe at the Artists’ Market Community Center’s “Fourth of July Celebration of Vintage Vehicles” last Saturday in Shohola, PA.
On the road again, again
Why “again, again” you ask? I’ll tell you. I’ve been writing this In My Humble Opinion thing for a while now. About 20 years, in fact, and for 12 of them, it’s been … 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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We went down to the lake at sunset and I took some pictures. It was nice.
Look for the silver lining
If this is the “new normal,” I am not a big fan. It’s impossible to avoid the P-word since the world has “gone to hell in a hand-basket,” as dear old mom would say. Not … more
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This year’s “TriVersity’s Got Talent” performers included comics, singers, dancers, magicians and even a drag queen or two at the ninth annual “Share Your Heart” event benefiting the Ecumenical Food Pantry of Pike County.
Written in the stars
“If you believe that something is written in the stars, you believe that it will be made to happen by a force that controls the future.” This is, of course, according to my source for the … more
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I caught a lot of live shows over the last year, and the Catskills is always brimming with talent performing top-notch plays, musicals and dramas in a variety of venues and locales. For me, one of the standout productions was at the Forestburgh Playhouse, which presented the ‘60s  tribal love-rock musical “HAIR “last summer to sold-out crowds.
My favorite things
There are some perks (IMHO) to being predictable, and my annual  “River Reporter Year-in-Review” full-color, photo-heavy trip down memory lane is one that I simultaneously look … more
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