Hogan’s View

February 6th, 2014

Don’t Rename the Bridge; Rename the River

February 6th, 2014

By Jeffrey Page
It’s just 11 days since Pete Seeger died and there are calls to rename the Tappan Zee Bridge for him. I have a better idea.

Seeger

January 30th, 2014

By Jeffrey Page
“Sir,” he responded, “I refuse to answer that question whether it was a quote from the New York Times or the Vegetarian Journal.”

Introducing Bill Hogan

January 30th, 2014

Bill Hogan is a former staff artist and cartoonist in the editorial section of The Record of Hackensack. Here’s his take on religion and professional football.

Time for a Change of Climate?

January 23rd, 2014

By Michael Kaufman
I would say the bone-chilling cold we’re having is for the birds…. but they’ve all been smart enough to fly south by now. But if you’re thinking of moving, an eight-question quiz in Kiplinger magazine just may help you find the right fit. Or it may not.

Carrie’s Painting of the Week – 01/24/14

January 22nd, 2014

By Carrie Jacobson
The open spaces of the West invite reflection and stir up joy.

The Old Ball Game

January 22nd, 2014

By Jeffrey Page
Our catcher of long ago, Campanella, gone. Robinson and Snider, too.

Pick Any Number but Make it 18,314

January 16th, 2014

By Gretchen Gibbs
The Declaration of Independence says that all of us have a right to life, but apparently we don’t really believe that. When people do not have health care, they can die.

The Christie Follies

January 16th, 2014

By Jeffrey Page
Use the passive voice when you need to confess but don’t want to take the blame.

Carrie’s Painting of the Week – 01/10/14

January 9th, 2014

By Carrie Jacobson
Three resolutions that I can actually keep!