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We’re an unusual family unit. While our relationship is solid, our time together is precious and rare; the three of us have not been in the same room (sigh) for about a year.
Home for the holidays
Last weekend the nation’s health experts pleaded with Americans to stay home over the Thanksgiving holiday and forgo any plans to travel or celebrate at large family gatherings, even as … 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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A light dusting of pre-Halloween snow is not unusual in the country.
Who was that masked man?
It snowed the day before Halloween and it’s snowing now. Not a lot, of course, but the light dusting serves as a reminder of things to come: snow, ice and bitter cold await. How much of each … 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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I’ve already voted; it was at a secure polling station sanctioned by the U.S. government.
What would Barbara Fox say?
For those of you who’ve read my column before, you’re probably aware that I write about my mother a lot. And for those who’ve turned the page until now? Fair warning: I write about … 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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Painter Jay Brooks was one of several artists in the fields of Max Yasgur’s old homestead, wedding art and history last weekend in Bethel, NY.
A breath of fresh air
Here’s the thing: I’m of a certain age. When I was a kid, there were no cell phones, there was no internet and we only had three channels on the TV—which was “strictly … more
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Flashcards, a booklet, candles, grape juice and a tiny loaf of honey cake were just some of the contents of my “High Holidays Experience,” aka Yom Kippur in a box. Guess what, friend? Bears love honey.
Yom Kippur in a box
When I wrote “Passover for Dummies” in the spring of 2019, I had no idea how little I knew about the holiday. Of course, I considered myself an expert on all things Jewish. After all, I … more
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“Daisy Duck,” aka Wurtsboro’s Mickey Maher, is retiring to be with her great grandkids after 14 years of helping out at the annual duck races in Jeffersonville, NY. I’m at a loss for words.
At a loss for words
Well, it finally happened. I’ve run out of words. Like most cataclysmic events, it happened suddenly and without warning. At this time last year, I was out and about, being the ubiquitous and … more
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Krystal Grow is the new photo curator at the Narrowsburg Union.
Welcome to the neighborhood!
As a general rule, I like to think that I have my finger on the pulse of the arts and leisure world in the Upper Delaware River region, but with the planet having tilted on its axis of late, … 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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Women, women, women!
“You say that like it’s a bad thing,” a female friend from California chided when informed that I had no fewer than four singers, all women, on my calendar of events list last week. … more
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You can’t go home again: “You can’t truly go back to a place you once lived because so much will have changed since you left that it is not the same place anymore.”
You can’t go home again
Well, you can physically go there, but when I looked up the meaning of that expression on the internet, my search revealed this observation: “You can’t truly go back to a place you once … more
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I took this photo while doing a story about Jen and the horses she loved so much. Fly high, lady.
Is that all there is?
It’s not simply a question—it’s a song. And it fits my mood today: that of a weary traveler on the road of life, wandering, wondering… is that all there is? The song, written … more
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To whom it may concern:
Regardless of what you might think, the war against COVID-19 isn’t over and I’m begging you: Please, please… put a mask on. Being in self-quarantine has been difficult, and how you … more
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He has taken me down to the lake a lot, where I played with a blind snake and rolled in a dead fish.
Dog day afternoon
Let’s face it: I’m just a dog. Well, maybe not JUST a dog (HE says I’m “special”), but a dog nonetheless. I mean, sure, I went to school when I was a puppy and learned … more
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He has taken me down to the lake a lot, where I played with a blind snake and rolled in a dead fish.
Dog day afternoon
Let’s face it: I’m just a dog. Well, maybe not JUST a dog (HE says I’m “special”), but a dog nonetheless. I mean, sure, I went to school when I was a puppy and learned … more
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The current landscape is less colorful than usual these days, in my humble opinion.
Feelin’ blue in black and white
I’m having one of those “the more things change, the more they stay the same” moments. Like most of us, I’ve been sequestered at home; working, but alone. Little by little … more
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