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Snarky newcomer opines, basely

The commute was deadly 

The death was so dangerous the hazmat team had to be called in. An accountant had collapsed at an inspection, and an entire shipment of Hello Kitty undergarment sets destined for Kids R Us stores had …
river talk

Possibilities for perspective

The turbulence of these times is undeniable. Despite the welcome rise of spring’s wild and refreshing energy, it can be challenging to maintain a sense of hope that things will settle down, …
the way out here

Mudding in

This spring has been a wet one for the record books. About two weeks before the last frost date, we thought we were prepared. And we were. But nature wasn’t. So neither were we. Fast track …
in my humble opinion

It’s not political, it’s personal

It’s become my habit in the past few months to glean information regarding the state of the world in sound bites and headlines, choosing where and when to direct my attention at any given …
river talk

A serpentine motion of the aquatic kind

June is here, and many of us are taking advantage of the swimming and fishing opportunities in nearby natural waterways. It’s a great time to spot varied wildlife while near the water. You …
ramblings of a catskill fly fisher

What’s in your fishing vest?

When I began the process of switching from spin fishing with bait and lures to fly fishing for trout, I immediately became overwhelmed. Most of that was due to the fact that I purchased a copy of …
SPECIFIC COLUMN LISTINGS
Publisher's Log
Someone recently told me, when complaining about the overreach of federal mandates, most specifically phasing out gas stoves in new construction among other ideas, that these types of changes ought …
River Muse
Sven

The Volvo died on Easter Sunday. It was good enough to do so in the driveway, ending with a cough, then silence, accompanied only by a lighted dashboard and cool air blowing from the vents, signaling …

Peace and Justice Files
The cold hard face of power, revisited

I’ve told you this story before: how in the spring of 1978, my senior year at Harvard, the university decided to address the increasing controversy regarding its investments in South Africa. …

Snarky Newcomer Opines, Basely
I worship at the feet of humor writer Dave Barry, who really knows how to please his audience. At one bookstore reading I attended, the staff of the store insisted that “Everyone who …
Jude's Culinary Journey
I met my future husband in a local bar in which I worked and often spent my off-time drinking with the strange menagerie of customers who hung out there.  For weeks, Uzi sat at the bar, but …
Mixed Greens
She visited me recently in a dream, Miss Lane, my ninth-grade English teacher, describing the difference between “immature” readers and the “mature” kind.  As she crisply …
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 …

Quote of the Week
One way or the other

I chose this quote because it was timely to the NY primaries being held on June 24. But I like this quote because it really doesn't matter what your ideology is. It's simply true.  …

Latest in Outdoors
The Way Out Here
Spring turkey season is one of my favorite hunting seasons of the year for many reasons, but right at the top is the more agreeable climate. In terms of large game, most of the predominant seasons …
Ramblings of a Catskill Flyfisher
I have a letter, dated April 14, 1978, that was addressed to Lee Wulff in New Hampshire. I sent that letter after I learned from Ed VanPut that the Wulffs were opening a fly fishing school on the …