Bird Counting: A Christmas Tradition That Saves Lives (Really)
And a metaphor for counting your blessings instead of your losses and disappointments.
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The Special Joys of Sisterhood Weekends
There never seemed enough time at family gatherings for the three of us to have the “chick-chats” we had once dearly loved.
My “Big Rocks” for the New Year
My New Year’s Resolutions are a way to remind myself that if I don’t make the “big rocks” a priority I’ll never get them done.
“Snow Sausages,” a Christmas Story of Love and Loss, December 1968
Family traditions are an important element of the Christmas holiday season, and the old West Side of Buffalo had some unique ones.
Whatever Happened to Beggar’s Night?
I have to wonder why the holiday is no longer popular in more Buffalo communities.
Why Buffalonians Will Always Love Spring Break
As long as there are long, snowy months in Buffalo, there will be snowbirds of every age winging their way to the Land of Sunshine.
A Buffalo Christmas to Remember
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, […]
Paying Homage to Poland, Pussy Willows, and Dyngus Day
People all over western New York are embracing the “spirit of Polonia,” even if for only a day.
Merry West Side Christmas
Grandma was happiest surrounded by loved ones on Christmas.
When the Saints Come Marching
The March celebrations honoring St. Patrick and St. Joseph couldn’t be more different.
Our Year of Living Differently
Goodbye 2020! What lessons did I learn from you to determine how I will live in 2021?