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Local Commentaries

The Hap- Happiest Time Of The Year

Springtime is upon us with sights of up-shooting tulips, trees budding, signs of daffodils, a little chill (COLD) in the air, and the feel of returning sunshine. It’s a time of hearing returned robins, children playing outside, and the call of “Play” by umpires at all levels, followed ...

The Cost Of Blind Trust

In the early stages of the pandemic, I wrote a column here about the use of hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin to treat COVID-19. The pushback from readers was immediate, despite the fact that I had quoted several doctors who had seen success using the protocol in healing critically ill ...

About Trend Of Naming Things After Oneself

I was brought up in a tradition where normally things were named after national leaders posthumously, after history had time to judge and evaluate their contribution to society and to the country. For example, the Washington Monument wasn’t completed until sometime in the 1880’s, long ...

Are You A Fruit Fly Or A Bloodhound?

The fruit fly is a pesky little fly that is apt to be seen in mid-summer to early fall. They are enticed by the sweet smells of ripening or rotten fruits and vegetables that permeate the air. Their desire for sweet things can also be an advantage- for the home-owner that is. You see, ...

Reliance On Fossil Fuels Drives Up Costs

The New York Independent System Operators (NYISO) released an interesting white paper In January titled: Impact of National & Global Conditions on the Cost of Electricity in New York. NYISO are the folks who actually deliver your electricity, so they ought to know. The paper is ...

Continuing Education In Humor Is Serious Business

Long car drives are good for sweeping out the sticky cobwebs. Lottsa time to think. On my way back from the writing conference I recently attended in Dayton, I had 375 highway miles to review the stimulating weekend, to relive many new stories. The conference’s real name is the Erma Bombeck ...