Opinion
The 100 deadliest days
The stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers
Cohabitating with boundaries
The shoestring-budget defenses around the kitchen garden off the side of the house are less than totally effective against deer. Plastic fenceposts and mesh survived the winter and are holding up better than expected, with lengths of twine fixed to nearby tree limbs and light, metal stakes in the ground for reinforcement.
Slow down and pay attention
The rivers which run through our communities were at one time the highways for our region, a way to transport people, bring in supplies and ship out natural resources. Now the rivers are used for pleasure and sport and we get to them by way of highways, which also run through our communities.
Does Father Time grow faster with age?
Hello, my name is Jay Fiondella.
Call to action: USPS SERVES US Act
The National Newspaper Association is asking for your help.
Then and now
To get me in the mood for writing about 1875, I’m re-reading Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House books.
Memorial Day
Monday, May 26 is Memorial Day, a special day to commemorate those who died while in military service to our country.
Getting the band back together
Live musical performances are a very special variety of social gathering.