Balancing Being Mom in the Age of Coronavirus
It’s challenging being a mother in these days of coronavirus. It’s especially harrowing for those on the front lines, the ones working in healthcare or... Read More
Time to say yes
Every Friday morning, our newspaper publishes ‘Weekend,’ an insert filled with activities ranging from concerts to art exhibits to food festivals. Each week, I would... Read More
Sweet Sixtyeen
For those of you who haven’t heard, I’m celebrating a big birthday this year. How big, you ask? Let me give you a hint: I... Read More
Contemplating Costco
Cut in line for samples at Greenville Costco turns into fight between two 70-year-old men, police say —Noah Feit, nfeit@thestate.com, The State Published 12:47 p.m.... Read More
Blue Jeans Blues
I never thought this day would come In fact, I’m still in awe As recently as a month ago I’d have scoffed and said, ‘Pshaw’... Read More
Yoga…with the best of Intentions
A promise is a promise…no matter what. How could I disappoint Janie*, the sweetest of my friends? (*Names in this story have been changed to protect... Read More
You say you want a resolution….
Dateline: Washington, DC. January 1, 2018 New Year’s resolutions were officially banned across the United States today. In a rare display of bi-partisan unity, both... Read More
Mimi’s Night at the Opera
O Mimì, tu più non torni—”O Mimì, will you not return?” “La Bohème” Act lV One would imagine that with a name like Mimi I... Read More
Reunion Reboot
Dear Class of ’77 Reunion Committee, Thank you for your kind invitation to attend the upcoming Vestal High School fortieth reunion. Although I must regretfully... Read More
A Beguiling Balance
We used to be so close. Every morning, I would greet you with a smile, anticipating your reaction. More often than not, you returned my... Read More