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Worm helpers and bird feeders

While most of us are familiar with Walt Disney and many have enjoyed the original version of the film, “Mary Poppins,” it’s quite possible that few knew of his fondness for the …
the way out here

Born into it

Farm families are a breed unto themselves, and yet no two are exactly the same. My wife and I have decided to parent our kids using three pillars we agreed upon before there was ever any twinkling in …
in my humble opinion

It’s all fun and games…

…Until someone gets hurt. Isn’t that what our moms used to say? I know mine did, and I’d wager that yours did as well.  Unfortunately, that sage advice is usually offered …
river talk

The animals can vote too

The PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers annually announce a River of the Year. This year, the Delaware River got the …
ramblings of a catskill fly fisher

Art Flick, his life and his streamside guide

As books go, the “Streamside Guide” is a small volume, measuring a mere 4 inches by 6 inches with 114 pages, in the first edition.  Despite the size, it’s the first book …
in my humble opinion

Roberta Byron-Lockwood: job well done

I grew up just west of Sullivan County, and less than a two-hour drive away from the Catskills, and this region has always been a part of my life. My family spent leisure time at various resorts when …
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Publisher's Log

There's a lot to love.  Ideas, concepts, pets, children, spouses, friends, the landscape, the river, a garden, a warm house, a neighbor, a mentor, a minister or priest, a co-worker, our …

River Muse
Letter to Dad, never sent

Dear Bob, I have missed you for so long I can almost forget the times I knew you. But not quite. There was a time in Pittsburgh when you and Jane and Chris and I were crossing a street together. …

Peace and Justice Files
Truth(s)

“But what is truth? Is truth unchanging law? We both have truths—are mine the same as yours?” —Pontius Pilate, “Jesus Christ Superstar” South …

Snarky Newcomer Opines, Basely
Error 404 

A few decades ago, when we thought computers would improve the world instead of destroy it, a computer scientist was discussing the possibility of a new machine that would automatically give the …

From the Relationship Center
Jude's Culinary Journey
There is a compact area in Manhattan known as Koreatown. It is an ethnic enclave of businesses, spas, food shops, beauty salons and myriad Korean restaurants spanning 32nd to 36th streets between …
Mixed Greens
Over the past few weeks, I’ve encountered a familiar phrase: “Living well is the best revenge.” More than once, my friends and I have invoked this saying to signify our …
Standpoint
To be or not to be 

One of the most powerful moments in cinematic history comes from the movie "Crimson Tide. " Following the destruction of a Russian Akula Class Attack Submarine, the USS Alabama SSBN (Submerged …

Monthly Conversation Experiment
Reflecting

I believe the old adage that it’s better to collect your thoughts before blurting something out in the heat of the moment. That makes sense: When we take the opportunity to collect our …

Latest in Outdoors
The Way Out Here
If you’re cold, they’re cold; bring those poor cold fish out of the freezing lake and warm them up in a skillet. It’s of mutual benefit since the feast would warm you up as …
Ramblings of a Catskill Flyfisher
While I don’t know the exact year, I do know that it was sometime in the mid-1950s. That’s when I started to tie flies. Compared with today’s fly-tying material and hardware, my …