I love November. Hear me out. I don’t love that it signals the end of Daylight Saving Time. I don’t love that the vibrant fall foliage is replaced by grayscale. My love is not due to the inconsistent temperatures, too cold for lake swimming, not cold enough for winter sports. I love ...
To the editor: It is the time of year when the excessive volume of turkey consumption unfortunately reminds us of a grim reality. Judging from the dinner table’s centerpiece, most people have not given much thought to the process of getting a turkey there. This disconnect persists even ...
When November comes, we Americans like to hark back to that first Thanksgiving, with Squanto and Captain Shrimp and the gang. Harking back is all very well, but we should be thankful that we were not there at the time. Hark is a word not heard much these days, except for “Hark, the herald ...
I doubt I’m alone when I say I want to remember well, not just this month, and not just for myself. To be certain, I want to remember the day my daughter C was born, the smell of Oil of Olay on my mother’s skin, the first time I plunged into Buck Pond, the sound of P’s shutter; ...
A growing health crisis in America is loneliness, which is not the same as being or living alone. Loneliness can have a significant impact on our physical and mental well-being. Loneliness can increase depression and stress, resulting in higher levels of inflammation, which in turn increases ...
To the editor: I wish to thank all the voters in the Town of North Elba for your support. Even running unopposed, I’m truly humbled by the confidence you’ve placed in me. Your trust means a great deal, and it reminds me just how special this community is. I also want to take a moment to ...