By William J. Makofske
Around the world, water scarcity is an increasing problem, particularly where irrigation is needed.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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