When my children were very young, we began giving them chores based on age-appropriate play. We cooked or stacked wood. We tried to make everyday tasks fun. I didn’t consider the amount of encouragement required to get things done. I found I was constantly nudging and reminding. Nudging grew ...

I like fireworks. I know everything bad about them, but for some reason, I can overlook the noise, pollution and danger for a glimpse of the evening sky sparkle. I am not here to convince anyone to enjoy fireworks. I’m here to remind people that not everyone is on the same team. I lived ...

Two different stories merged when I conversed with a contractor about work ethic. It was a side of the story I hadn’t considered. Our talk came from his point of view as a worker and employer. It made me think how easy it is to lump everyone into one massive pile of laziness. We often give ...

For the record, I’m never going to fish. I’m not opposed to fishing. I eat fish. I’ve gone on fishing trips. I join my husband plenty of times in a boat while he casts a line. Please don’t take this as a challenge. Fishing time, to me, is reading a book and enjoying a hot tea while ...

It is almost time to celebrate the iconic Adirondack chair — the sometimes-difficult-to-exit, made-of-various-materials, deep-seated, fire-pit-staple outdoor chair. I’m usually not surprised when I find a product not made in the Adirondack Park labeled with the Adirondack name. ...

Some benefits of bowling are that it is multigenerational, is low-impact, provides cardiovascular activity and is an easy way to release stress. In addition to being a sport, it can be played competitively in a league or casually with family or friends. It is an activity that brings people ...