For a couple of years I observed a strange phenomenon at this time of the month.How to explain countless - OK, let's say about 60 - birds sitting close together along the lake. I don't usually see that many of any avian creatures. This was even harder, however, for identifying marks seemed ...

To grow up on this lake means to understand the seasons, to watch the colors change from bright and uplifting blues to the dark, army greens. Chautauqua Lake is lightest in the cold months and darkest in summer when the water is cool and dark like old green beach glass. Sometimes it is so clear ...

Brandon Fiorella captured this beautiful sunset in Celoron on July 22 with his friends. Send us your ''Best Shot'' of unique moments in your family's life. Write clearly your name and address on the back of the photo along with a few details, and mail to The Post-Journal, Best Shots, c/o Family ...

The previous article provided a cursory reference to a growing trend - marital longevity and transition into separation or divorce. Once again, this article is not, I repeat, not an endorsement. A sordid reality, one many are not familiar with, is ascending in numbers.The many challenges faced ...

Sometimes we would awaken early when the dew was still wet on the grass, feet sliding across the lawn, holding fishing poles purchased at the Big N, worms taken from Mrs. Danielson's perfect garden next door.I learned how to gut a fish in summer, how to paint a dock or a door, how to build a ...

If you're wondering where the lovely Katie Atkins' column is this week, I'm sorry to say Katie has moved on to bigger and better things. Good for her, bad for those of you who have grown accustom to her general musings about life and food.You're stuck with me now!I'll try and make it as ...