Yesterday was my birthday. Just a few weeks ago, as I was rummaging through old photos—real prints, not pixels on my phone—I happened upon a picture of my younger self at one of my birthday parties. I was standing in front of a layer cake baked by my mother, surrounded by my brothers and sisters, […]
There never seemed enough time at family gatherings for the three of us to have the “chick-chats” we had once dearly loved.
Our main objective was to hike the Gorge Trail in Letchworth State Park, to the three major waterfalls that are the highlight of this stunning place.
This was my first street festival where books, and the readers who love them, were the main attraction.
I was overlooking an essential ingredient in a long and happy life—the love and support of friends.
Family traditions are an important element of the Christmas holiday season, and the old West Side of Buffalo had some unique ones.
I have to wonder why the holiday is no longer popular in more Buffalo communities.
Everyone in my hometown of Buffalo, NY will have a story to tell about the “bombogenesis” blizzard that hit the city late this December, just as many of its native sons and daughters were traveling home to be with family for the Christmas holidays. I was one of those making the journey. Fortunately, my story, […]
People all over western New York are embracing the “spirit of Polonia,” even if for only a day.
Grandma was happiest surrounded by loved ones on Christmas.
The March celebrations honoring St. Patrick and St. Joseph couldn’t be more different.
If I had to say what I am thankful for in 2020, my six words would be these: I am grateful for the Internet.