As a kid, I was as big a jabber-jaw as I am now. Talking was (and if you’re keeping count, still is) my favorite hobby. And why wouldn’t it be? It costs nothing and requires neither formal training, tools nor materials. And best of all — especially in light of today’s status quo — no ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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: ...