Month: 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. We never went to New York City until this spring when we combined vacations and…

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 closing the door. The old cat hissed, “keep your distance, Buster” every time the younger…

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 reporter on the scene, the sadness of the situation suffused me. I’ve been there. I…

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 was going to see my sister whom I haven’t seen in a long time, I…

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 sweets in abundance. We thought the festivities had ended – only to receive a package…