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The recession that many economists predicted hasn’t happened. On the contrary the economy is improving and growing nicely. America recently received good news on the economic front. The Bureau … more
Do you ever think how we got here as humans? Do you realize that within the history of things, we just arrived, that we humans are brand new to the universe? Every month we discover a tidbit more … more
If Texas continues to transfer the many undocumented workers who continue to dare the border, no doubt attracted by the opportunities created by Governor Greg Abbott’s economic policies of low … more
It’s the never ending battle for dignity and respect. Caregivers for the disabled and elderly are still making barely enough pay to justify the work they are expected to do. Homecare workers … more
While congress is investigating social media, including Facebook for its effects on children, including influencing child suicide, there is another aspect of Facebook that should be looked into. … more
I know it is raining. What else is new? Rain with heavy white flakes like pieces of white bread falling; the ground is white, but barely so. Under the sheet of snow is mud. The mud season now runs … more
It may not always be easy to find ways we as individuals can help lessen the negative effects of Climate Change in our community. A warming winter brings us flooding along the river valleys and the … more
I do my best to follow local, state, and national politics and at this point the chaos and divisions are blatantly obvious to all. I believe the direction forward involves supporting and encouraging … more
On the way to the playground there was a ditch. A country kid could have as much fun in a ditch as on a playground, sometimes even more. The ditch was just about as deep as we were tall and the sides … more
We still don’t know if there will be a second season of “Ahsoka”, but that’s been offset by an unexpected bonus: a third season of The Walden Village Treasurer! Who knew … more
Due to the unwavering support of the GOP and his Maga cult following, Trump has been emboldened to follow his dictatorial path. On the campaign trail for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, he … more
I want to comment on surviving frigid weather while doing my bit for the climate. I’m using electricity to heat my home instead of burning gas in my basement and kitchen. My heat pump mini … more
Quality education is critical for upward economic mobility and stable jobs. New York is blessed with public university systems that allow access to affordable degrees at a fraction of the cost … more
The first day of the storm as a kid on a dairy farm you didn’t have to do much, just watch the snow come down, play a board of Monopoly or the card game War, but the second day, well, the milk … more
Any arborist will tell you: “The best time to plant a tree was 10 years ago; the second-best time is today.” The Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shevat falls on January 25 this year (it … more
Please consider contacting your New York State assemblyman and your New York State senator concerning NY Emergency Rule 2.13. This rule essentially allows the NY Health Dept. and the Governor to … more
The Town of Marlborough adopted its Master Plan in 2002. One section deals with guidance to protect the view of the ridgeline at the top of the Marlboro Mountains as well as the soil integrity near … more
I’ve looked into Thursday’s school shooting in the Perry Iowa High School. In the online videos from the scene, Iowa’s Governor, Kim Reynolds, and the local police chief praise the … more
Out of the tens of thousands of lies told by Trump, the three that matter the most are cause for his disqualification to serve in any office; 1. The Pandemic lie that caused the death of over 1.2 … more
One of the privileges I’ve enjoyed as Ulster County District Attorney has been the opportunity to work with, learn from and share ideas with prosecutors from across the country. Our Restorative … more
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