By George Parsons Lathrop 1851-1898 Valleys lay in sunny vapor, And a radiance mild was shed From each tree that like a taper At a feast stood. Then we said, “Our feast, too, shall soon be spread, Of good Thanksgiving turkey.” And already still November Drapes her snowy table here. Fetch a log, then; coax
My favorite new dish for 2020 is the galette. A kind of free-form pie, it can be sweet or savory, is quick to make and oh, so delicious! If you are looking to introduce a new dish into your rotation, it can hold just about any fresh vegetable or fruit you can find. It’s also
National Sister’s Day was celebrated on August 2 this year, a day that celebrates the unique bond between sisters. And there could be no two people more different than me and my sister, Kathy. We grew up together in a small Maryland town nestled in the valley of the Alleghany Mountains. She was the outdoorsy
Fall is the time to enjoy deeper, more complex flavors. It’s also a good time to consider our gut health as we head into the cooler months. The popularity of probiotics (live bacteria and yeasts) and their benefits has encouraged people to consume more kombucha, sauerkraut and yogurts. At The Local Grocer, we’ve also had
Although over 36 million people lost their jobs due to the forced shutdown of America during the COVID-19 crisis, I believe that approximately a third of those jobs have come back. Please don’t listen to politicians who say that we are in the greatest job creation period of our lifetimes – that statement is quite
We are now over 150 days into “15 days to stop the spread,” which began in mid-March. Consequently, a quick, “v-shaped” economic recovery is not possible. The recovery will be gradual and prolonged, though there are signs of recovery. Monthly job growth has exceeded expectations since May, and the economy contracted by less in the
On the 15th of every month, I have a “My Musings” column due for this magazine. Okay, so I usually get it in by the 20th, but that is not really the point right now. The point is that I always have to come up with a topic, which is easier some months than others.
A getaway. That’s what we’ve been craving during the coronavirus craziness – an opportunity to escape the confines of our houses and masks and the constant bad news online and on television. I booked us a cabin in a park full of socially distanced cabins. Trees, paths, wilderness, woods, some time in nature and away
“So, Ed, what did you do on your ‘summer vacation’ from movies at the FIA?” Well, since you’ve asked, I had enough time to finish work on a book that was published in June – with an inadvertent reminder of the current global pandemic. The photograph on the cover of Hollywood Musicals You Missed: 70
The Mott Community College Campus has a guardian. Standing in front of Mott’s Ballenger Fieldhouse, a 600-pound, six-foot tall bronze bear statue keeps constant vigil over the campus and its students. Dubbed “Bearmadillo” due to the bear’s fur that resembles the scaled look of the armadillo, the statue is the product of a three-year Mott
This year, it’s been just one thing after another. It feels as if we’ve been relentlessly bombarded with tragedy, challenges, negativity and fear. Every exhalation is a sigh and every new headline a headache. Feeling overwhelmed? It’s okay to take a break from time to time. If you need to relax and unwind, then Saturday,
The story begins with the purchase of pizza and a salad, and then a bagel. Next thing you know, you have slowly stolen $11.2 million over the course of your career. Your ultimate goal: make your school district No. 1. Based on the true story that rocked the town of Roslyn, NY in 2004 and
