It is difficult to believe that the 9/11 attacks happened 23 years ago. Some parents weren’t even alive when the first hijacked plane hit the north Twin Tower. Those of us who were alive remember the moment and confusion. With almost 3,000 deaths, the part that has always astounded me is the ...

The Adirondack Rail Trail has been an enormous success. Seeing people riding their bikes, running and strolling with children and pets has been wonderful. I love new businesses popping up and established businesses expanding with the opportunity. I have not biked the trail yet but have walked ...

Has the sneezing season started for you? You know the one. The Adirondack season that follows blackfly, mushroom and slug seasons. With the jolt of that first sneeze, I know autumn is on its way. For any fellow allergy sufferers, please don’t blame your symptoms on the goldenrods. Those ...

I made a pact that I wouldn’t save stuff “only for good.” I mentioned it to my kids and both shook their heads. They told me that no one said that. I looked confused. Did I misconstrue what my grandmother had told me? There were so many items off-limits when visiting my grandmother’s ...

A friend asked why we don’t teach children to say “yes, please” and “no, thank you.” I didn’t know what she meant. Don’t we try to be good parents and teach our kids manners? She waved her hand and explained that she was referring to consistently using the words please and thank ...

I recently went hiking with friends, and while they continued to the summit, I stayed on the false top to pick blueberries. We all have our own goals. While I maneuvered around the fragile alpine growth, I could hear a large group of hikers walking along the tree line. I nestled among the ...