The Bodacious Gardens of Buffalo
When I was growing up on the West Side, little did I know that my crowded, urban neighborhood would one day host the biggest, most beautiful Garden Walk in America.
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Dreaming of a View of Lake Erie
Is it any wonder that I long to return, this time to my own cottage with a view of my beloved lake?
Love, Heartache, and Transistor Radios
Like every generation of teenagers, we believed our music was far superior, truly unique, and more profound, than any music that came before it.
Who Speaks for the Trees?
I lived through one of our nation’s most devastating tree pandemics–Dutch Elm Disease–and I hope I never witness another.
Buffalo’s Wabi-Sabi
Like old structures, it is the flaws and imperfections that tell our stories and make us interesting.
When the Saints Come Marching
The March celebrations honoring St. Patrick and St. Joseph couldn’t be more different.
When Nuns Ruled the Roost
If you went to Catholic school in the ‘60s or ‘70s, the word “nun” undoubtedly conjures up strong emotions.
Our Year of Living Differently
Goodbye 2020! What lessons did I learn from you to determine how I will live in 2021?
My Six Words of Gratitude
If I had to say what I am thankful for in 2020, my six words would be these: I am grateful for the Internet.
Sogni Siciliani
Last night I dreamed I was in Sicily again.
Fish Fry Fridays
Why is the fish fry so popular in a town where beef on ‘weck, Sahlen’s hot dogs, and chicken wings suggest a distinct predilection for meat?
Children of the River
We who grew up alongside the mighty Niagara know it as the artery that pulsed through our childhood. Photo courtesy of Maria Eley.