Travelin’ and Livin’ Off the Land
Back-to-the-Land homesteaders in the 1970s were captivated by the idyll of self-sufficient mountain living.
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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.
Reliving Our European Dream—in Buffalo, New York?
Where would you rather spend the month of August? In Europe or Buffalo?
Why Chautauqua is the Summer Camp that Soothes the Soul
The people who visit the Chautauqua Institution are there to seek solace, and turn their minds away from a troubled world.
After Fifty Years, a Different Vietnam
When I was developing the character of Joey, a despondent Army veteran for my novel Virgin Snow, I found it necessary to research and reflect upon the sad time in American history when we were engaged in a war with North Vietnam. The conflict had long-term and debilitating effects on many American military members who served there in support of South Vietnam in the […]
What is More Precious than a Lifelong Friend?
I was overlooking an essential ingredient in a long and happy life—the love and support of friends.
The Tragedy and the Beauty of Eastern Europe
A trip through Eastern Europe reminds us of how lucky we Americans really are.
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.
Where Next? The Tyranny of Too Many Choices
How might you choose among the following travel destinations if you had unlimited time and money?
How to Eat Pasta and Lose 10 Pounds
When I first saw the brochure for “A Walking Tour of Tuscany and the Italian Riviera” I danced my version of the Tarantella around the living room. To visit the land of Michelangelo and da Vinci, see the beautiful cities of Florence and Siena, eat great food, drink delicious wine, and get a little exercise […]
The Open Hearts and Gardens of Western New York
The front of the house was very pretty, the flower border a vivid mix of colors and textures. I was admiring the understated, whimsical touches that added visual interest, while I waited for my sister who went ahead to scope out the back yard. She reappeared, motioning excitedly. “Come on,” she said, “the yard is […]
The Wondrous World of Weird Museums
Do you believe in the “usefulness of useless knowledge”?