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Media and public have oversight roles
March 15, 2013 The caller on the other end of the phone line was near exacerbation. more »» 
We need to follow all of the money, and faster
March 14, 2013 There are still only two important things in politics, as the 19th century’s own Karl Rove, a Republican fundraiser named Mark Hanna, once said: “The first is money, and I can’t remember the secon. more »» 
Federal scientists often face obstacles sharing their knowledge
March 13, 2013 Did you hear the story about the federal scientist and the two-headed fish? The fish, maybe, but likely not the scientist. more »» 
FOIL saves lives
March 12, 2013 When government officials complain about the burdens associated with dealing with requests under the Freedom of Information Law, known by many in New York as “FOIL,” I’ve suggested that they stop... more »» 
It’s deadly being green
March 8, 2013 Where are celebrities when you need them? Oh sure, Kermit can sing a great song on camera, but what about when the rest of us are dying out here? Then where is he? Chasing some blond pig, no doubt. more »» 
Many hands make the Ice Palace
March 7, 2013 As you are aware, this year’s Ice Palace construction was made significantly more difficult due to the weather. more »» 
Margaret Fuller: an early women’s rights advocate
March 6, 2013 During Women’s History Month, names such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart and Rosa Parks should be remembered. more »»
History, facts argue against railroad
March 5, 2013 My enduring interest in the best future use of the rail corridor between Lake Placid and Old Forge comes from actually being a rail fan, but as I’ve said before, I’m just not a fan of restoring... more »» 
Harriet Tubman: a life of sacrifice and service
March 4, 2013 Sunday, March 10, marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Harriet Tubman, one of the most remarkable women in American histor. more »»
Constitutional concerns
February 28, 2013 There is much going on in our Tri-Lakes communities to assist our veterans and active-duty men and women in dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder and other stress-related issues for them and... more »»
Bashing the Adirondack Club and Resort developers
February 27, 2013 This Guest Commentary is a reaction to last week’s front-page headline by the Adirondack Daily Enterprise about property foreclosures and the Adirondack Club and Resort. more »»
Signs of a problem in code enforcement
February 22, 2013 A recent Adirondack Daily Enterprise article discussed an upcoming decision by the Saranac Lake Zoning Board of Appeals regarding vinyl window decals at some area businesses. M. more »»
The more you know the Lawsons, the more you like them
February 21, 2013 Maybe it’s hard for people who aren’t close with Tom and Susan Lawson to separate them from the Adirondack Club, but to many others and me, they are family. more »»
The Wild Rivers Wilderness Area: a motorless economic engine
February 18, 2013 The Enterprise (Feb. 7) editorial supported the state’s plan to open many miles of public roads in the newly acquired Essex Chain of Lakes tract. more »» 
Setting your novels in a place you love
February 14, 2013 It took exactly 12 weeks to decide I wanted to make a living writing — the 12 weeks I spent working as a soil scientist in Gainesville, Fla. more »» 
Chickens are a gateway drug
February 12, 2013 It starts out innocently enough. You figure you’ll just get a few chickens to try for recreational use. Heck, everybody’s doing i. more »»
Kids back on the bus
February 11, 2013 Over President’s Day weekend, thousands of Americans will be traveling to Washington, D.C., for the Move Forward on Climate Rally on Feb. more »»
Response to Mark Lashway
February 8, 2013 Mark Lashway’s commentary (“Enough Bryjak-ian propaganda”), a response to my “America’s gun culture” piece, is pretty much what I expected from a staunch NRA defender. Mr. more »»
CASA volunteers save lives
February 6, 2013 With all the talk of unjust “entitlements” and those who just “take,” it is easy to overlook the other end of the spectrum, those who voluntarily and selflessly give of their time and energy to save... more »»
Telling my kid about tar sands oil
February 5, 2013 I often learn more from answering my 6-year-old son’s endless questions than he does. more »» |
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