Opinion
Moosecapades
Columns
“Where can I go to see a moose?” is frequently asked by visitors. While I can simply point to my lawn for deer, my neighborhood for foxes or any number of side roads for turkeys, moose are elusive. My standard response is, “I’ve lived in the Adirondacks for 35 years, and I haven’t ...
Adirondack Bloodletting or Blackfly Season
Columns
Perhaps we consider rebranding Blackfly Season as part of a new health care initiative, a new Adirondack Bloodletting? “Donate a pint (of blood) for clean water initiatives.” That sounds disgusting but stick with me. I can usually get to the point. How about an homage to the 1800s ...
Greens and Beans
Columns
May is the time for fresh spring greens like dandelions, ramps, spinach, arugula, chard and more. The damp, rainy, cool weather that brought in May this year is a good time for soup. Soup made with greens and beans has been an Italian tradition since Roman times. It comes in many variations: ...
Yearly time change not major factor in traffic safety
Columns
The twice-yearly time change is not a major factor in America’s ongoing road safety, according to David Harkey, president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Speaking at a congressional hearing on April 10, he said: “Whatever you decide to do about the clock, I hope you ...
You’ll be Gladd to read this
Columns
Oh, shucks. I promised myself that there wouldn’t be any corny remarks about the subject of this week’s column and I hauled right off and did it in the title. But wait until you read about the large footprint the Gladd family made in the village of Saranac Lake. This is a background ...