Hitting the road and exploring the options

It’s hard to believe that the summer has literally flown by so quickly. There is always so much to do throughout the region that it is often difficult to pick and choose what special events to attend.

I do my best to travel far and wide, leaving no stone unturned, as I attempt to unearth the various gems that are secreted away in the far corners of our own enchanting landscape.

I made my way to Hawley, PA last week to spend some time at the Ritz Company Playhouse ( ritzplayhouse.com ), where the company was performing Paul Rudnick’s highly entertaining “I Hate Hamlet.” The theatre is a charming venue, set in a charming town, and a charming time was had by all.

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Safety first

“Better be safe than sorry.”

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

Everyone reading this column has probably uttered those phrases more than once in his or her lifetime. So it’s hard to believe that public policy makers and the industry lobbyists who influence them ignore these golden nuggets of wisdom.

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Crossword

I’ve been enjoying doing crossword puzzles recently. See, I’m working on establishing a new morning routine. I’ve been getting up earlier and heading to my local coffee shop. They recognize me there now. I buy the newspaper at the deli across the street and approach the counter with it folded and tucked under my arm. I ask for an ice coffee; I sit down in the window, read through the paper and do the crossword puzzle.

At least on Monday.

Sometimes Tuesday.

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