By Shawn Dell Joyce
Recent flooding rains wash it into our lawns, collect it in the gutters by the roads, and consolidate it on storm drains. With no leaves as camouflage, we see the plastic bags caught on bare branches. Beer bottles, tin cans and Styrofoam cups nestle like Easter eggs under shrubs and bushes. Litter is a man-made blight on the local landscape.
By Rich Gigli
FLOWERS OF THE FIELD – Every child is born a naturalist. His eyes are by nature open to the glories of the stars, the beauty of the flowers, and the mystery of life. (Reminder, that spring arrives with the Vernal Equinox on March 20, at 1:32pm.)
By Carrie Jacobson
Rain kept some folks from the opening reception of “Celebrations,” but many ventured forth in spite of the weather.
By Michael Kaufman
Before Jim Bunning became the “Republican moron from Kentucky”….he was one hell of a major league pitcher.
By Jeffrey Page
One year ago, the Democrats were sitting pretty. Now they seem unable to find the chair.
By Shawn Dell Joyce
In the time it has taken you to read this, Americans have collectively spent $23 million. Some $16 million of this figure could be spent in small locally-owned stores. Imagine how much $16 million would help our schools and communities.
By Carrie Jacobson
In Sonoita, Arizona, the grassland picks up all the warmth of the setting sun, while the mountains tower, a cool spine far off in the distance.
“In the Fields” Benedict Farm in Montgomery is a pastel painting that is on exhibit at the Wallkill River School and Art Gallery in Montgomery through March 31. You can see my paintings of the historic village of Montgomery, and fellow-zester Carrie Jacobson’s colorful oils all month, and watch us demonstrate live on Sat. from 5-7pm. Free, refreshments served, 232 Ward St. (same as 17K) Montgomery.
By Rich Gigli
SAILOR’S PRAYER – A simple yet eloquent prayer offered by every sailor who sets off to sea – “Keep us, our God; for your ocean is so big and our boat is so small.”
By Bob Gaydos
The quake in Chile actually shortened the length of days on the planet and, never mind shaking the earth, it actually moved it. That’s got to have far-reaching ripple effects. Take Jim Bunning, for example.