It’s not even October and my front porch is fully decorated for Halloween. It’s not just the overwhelming amount of spider webs, it’s the daddy-longlegs lurking on the walls. There was a brief moment in time when each one would scurry away when humans approached. No longer. We are ...

The first time we walked a section of the old Delaware and Hudson (D&H) railroad, my daughter was learning to ride a two-wheeled bike. It was a massive undertaking, but she only landed on the ground twice — once in frustration and the second time due to a tree root. It was a successful ...

I asked my daughter if she knew how butterflies taste. She gave me a surprised look and responded with, “I’ve never had one.” I am so confused. No. It doesn’t help to keep repeating the exact words, but with a different tone and inflection. I tried. Embarrassingly enough, it took me a ...

For the 27th year, Saranac Lake has been hosting its Third Thursday ArtWalks, making it a must-see summer tradition. Each year, the event takes on a life of its own, with now 60-75 creative contributors, galleries and studios opening their doors, while other artists take to the ...

“Here are a few bucks.” That starts the conversation with my daughter, leading into a deep dive into the United States’ currency history. There are numerous terms related to our monetary system. If you are lucky enough to have some cash in your wallet or the bank, you could be looking at ...

I didn’t know that American Robins were holding a secret. They are named for the European Robin, which is half its size, solely based on its familiar red breast. Naming a bird a robin was first documented in England in the early 1500s. Then, when early English-speaking settlers and explorers ...