When my son was young, some of the simplest tasks became a battle. It felt like the transition happened overnight. I’d read him a story, turn out the lights and wake up to a child who refused to wear trousers. These transitions never happened over a weekend when I’d have a second to adapt. ...

New research has revealed the states with the lowest seat belt use on the road, with New Hampshire coming out on top. And that’s not good. The study by Bader Scott, injury lawyers in Atlanta, Georgia, analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to see which ...

It’s April 22. We’re one month into spring. The snow is gone. Ice is off the lakes. April showers water the soil, bringing new life. On sunny days, crocuses open in our garden and lawn to greet its warming rays. April 22 is Earth Day, set aside to honor the earth’s bounty, encourage ...

Maybe climate change in the Adirondacks can best be tested by the time the ice goes out of the lakes. The Conservation Department, reporting on the deer starving, claimed 1939 was, “the most severe winter in several years.” But in any year, “The Ice Guessing Contest” was a fun event. ...

I have been a compulsive talker. To some, it might be my greatest asset; to others, my biggest flaw. Value judgments aside, it’s fair to say the Amazon Queen’s bestowing upon me the nickname Jabber Jaw is perfectly justified. Certainly, I’m almost never at a loss for words. In fact, ...

Perfection. To be perfect has one clear meaning: “To be free of faults and defects; as good as possible.” Nothing in this world is perfect, including my community of Bolton Landing. My community is close-knit and we value each other and what we know we can do to help others. However, ...