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Family Time, by Diane Chase

Learning about diversity and inclusion

I was lucky enough to be able to attend last week’s Adirondack Diversity Initiative Symposium at the Paul Smith College VIC. The schedule consisted of various topics intermingled with breakout sessions, coffee, great food and access to the VIC trails. I signed up as a resident, but other ...

The Cobble Lookout Trail in Wilmington

When I asked my husband to join me for an easy hike, we did not align on what we considered easy. He evaluates ease with ability and vertical challenges. I enjoy backpacking, camping and an all-day excursion, but the easy hikes are done in a few hours and leave time for brunch. Wilmington’s ...

Election poll workers

This is the first year I will be a poll worker. My children tell me I shouldn’t leave out words because the election part of the phrase is important. I won’t be dancing around a pole this year, though the image is appealing. Instead, I will work my second day today, Tuesday, as an election ...

Halloween candy treats

My niece stole my imaginary wedding day. Finally someone in the family with some imagination. Her Halloween wedding had all the fun of a costume party because it was one. My husband didn’t foresee the ease of planning a Halloween wedding. We dress as the bride and groom, get married by a ...

Visiting Monument Falls

Sometimes, I plan outings. I check the weather, choose the perfect hike, and get up early to avoid the crowds. Other times, I have to pull the car over and take a breather. Whether it’s kids crying in the car, leaf-peeping visitors driving in the middle of the road or I need a leg stretch, I ...

Hard-boiled eggs

I have a friend who claims she has the secret to making the perfect in-shell, hard-cooked egg, not too dry and not runny. I am all for learning new things, so I’ve tried her techniques. I still can’t get the peel off the egg. Another person told me the egg interior sticks to the shell ...