Monthly Archives: March 2004

My sister and I spent our formative years enjoying the simple life on the farm in up state New York. We ate plain foods like Mom’s homemade macaroni and cheese and Dad’s fresh garden lettuce dressed with vinegar and sugar. … Continue reading →

We brought another cat home to keep the old cat company – and she has yet to thank us. She welcomed the intruder with an arched back and a warning hiss. We tried putting both cats in a bathroom and … Continue reading →

A somber crowd of parents, friends and alumni silently filled the Union School gym shortly after legislative Act 60 mandated the annexation or consolidation of school districts with less than 350 students. Union averages just under 350 students. As a … Continue reading →

A simple hair-do underscored for me the subtleties and longevity of sibling rivalry. As friends complimented me with, “Nice hair.” “Like your hair-do.” I caught myself saying, “Thanks, I have been telling myself to go, but when I realized I … Continue reading →

In opening our home to exchange students seeking to learn American English, customs and traditions, we also learn bits and pieces about their culture, customs and traditions. Through Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras we enjoyed holiday treats and … Continue reading →