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Editor's Note
April 27, 2013 Over the course of an average work day, I take quite a few phone calls. When the phone rings, I never really know what I’m about to get myself into. more »»
Playing Carnegie Hall
April 27, 2013 BUFFALO — Perhaps the highest honor in American classical music is an invitation to perform at New York City’s revered Carnegie Hal. more »»
‘The Times, They Are A-Changing’
April 21, 2013 Next year marks the 50th anniversary of Bob Dylan’s hit, the title of today’s “Voice from the Bullpen,” and in the wake of some observations I’ve made and evaluated, those words speak of change, but... more »»
Music, Music, Music!
April 21, 2013 I can tell it is spring by my allergies. They kicked up a storm about three weeks ago, and I have been dealing with them ever since. My lawn was littered with crocuses for three weeks. more »»
When We Truly Find That Place Within, We Will Not Physically, Emotionally Rape
April 21, 2013 Rape. This heinous act of violence has been recorded throughout history. more »»
Editor's Note
April 20, 2013 I don’t make it out to visit my family as often as I probably should, so occasionally things catch me by surprise. more »»
We Are All Bostonians
April 20, 2013 Before moving to Lakewood, I lived near Boston for 21 years. more »»
Hoping For The Best
April 14, 2013 The temperatures have finally moderated, and the farmers are out and about with their machinery. My son did his frost seeding long ago thinking that the end of the snow was in sigh. more »»
Five To Seven Is Dinnertime ... After 10 Is Bedtime
April 14, 2013 Does anyone wonder what happened to respecting dinner and bedtime hours when it comes to phone calls by telemarketers, politicians and charity organizations? Also, do members of the same group who... more »»
Define ‘Intimacy’ For You
April 14, 2013 Intimacy! Let’s play word association. Scores of people will say sex. more »»
Shake Out The Chill — Move Into Spring!
April 14, 2013 Spring has been a very long time coming this year and when unpleasant weather conditions are combined with the end-of-winter doldrums, it can be a rapid recipe for excess weight gai. more »»
Summer Reading
April 13, 2013 Spring got off to such a slow start that it might be rushing things to call this a “summer reading list.” However, even if the sun never shines, these books d. more »»
Editor's Note
April 13, 2013 I’ve written in this space before about some of the strange, but mildly interesting, packages I’ve received at work. more »»
A Lakewood Lens
April 13, 2013 For the first time in my life, I feel like my mother. She gets overwhelmed by having to press anything with buttons, including vacuum cleaners and microwaves. more »»
Enjoying A Local Sweet Treat
April 7, 2013 I grew up in Western New York so the making of maple syrup was part of my heritage. We often visited some of the local farms during the spring to see how real maple syrup was mad. more »»
Diamonds On The Silver Screen
April 7, 2013 It happens yearly, when snow disappears, temperatures rise, and the hearts of millions turn to thoughts of baseball. more »»
Writing At Night
April 6, 2013 I didn’t understand the whole “global” thing until today. As a freelance writer, I’ve never had to think much farther than my own back yard. more »»
Editor's Note
April 6, 2013 My driver’s license says I’m 5 feet 11 inches tall. Occasionally, however, I like to tell people I’m at an even 6 feet. more »»
Easter Then And Now
March 31, 2013 What is your favorite kind of Easter candy? People must like “peeps” because they recently celebrated a notable anniversary. One thing I was unable to find this year was the pectin jelly beans. more »» |
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