Warm waters

As we move into the heart of July, I must admit: It has been a good year for warm waters in the backyard pool.

May the Fourth be good to you

In this tumultuous time, July Fourth takes on a different tone. Living with the virus all around us. Civil unrest for deep-seated unbalanced racial foundations. A country divided over mask-wearing, our leadership and so much more. Yet I still take the trip across my street for a photo of the waving flag for July Fourth.…

Red lilies look lovely

The red day lilies have taken their turn in our backyard in this hot summer of 2020. This year has continued its streak of loveliness of blooms.

Back to the big box

After months of sticking to the grocery store and pharmacy, I decided that mail flyer from Dick’s needed my attention. Three dozen golf balls for $30 is quite the bargain. All the shoppers in their masks kept their safe distance. After all these months, I felt odd.

It was time, and the driveway looks good

I had to agree when the letter arrived from the driveway sealing company in the mail. Time had gone by since the last time they’d put their stuff over our driveway. Come on back, please and thank you. I had the company seal the major cracks this time around as well. Give us two or…

The Retreat keeps it nicely distanced outdoors

A shared off day in the middle of the week led to a snap decision for a lunch date with my dear wife Karen. We decided to return to The Retreat in the Village of Liverpool for the first time since they reopened for outdoor business. It seemed as if they were really happy to…

Adam Sandler makes you squirm lots in Uncut Gems

You know the guy who won’t shut up? Won’t realize that you’re not kidding when you act that you don’t want him to come around anymore? Won’t stop doing the bad things that make his life worse and worse and worse? Meet Howard Ratner in Uncut Gems. And wow, does Adam Sandler play this manic…

Oh how we needed the rain

There was a time when I’d awaken to a weekend morning of raindrops and feel displeasure. In this summer of 2020, I was glad for the water coming down from the sky. It has been dry in Central New York this June. So grass cutting can wait. It hardly grew since last weekend anyway. Let…