Category: Life

The “F” Word and the Broken Windows Theory

One of the more entertaining, illuminating and downright fascinating books in my own personal reference library is titled “The “F” Word.”   It is published by the Oxford University press, the same folks who publish the Oxford English Dictionary, among other scholarly and utterly respectable books.   And yes,...

Legendary Local Musical Duo Honoured

A group from the Seventh Day Adventist Church recently dropped in on Amos Kelly to present him an award, a plaque in gratitude for all the entertaining he has done over his nearly 80 years of playing music.   It was a total surprise to him and to Kathleen...

New Brunswick’s Electrical Odyssey

Mark Connell graciously granted us permission to reprint this essay. Originally published in 1998, the devastating environmental and economic effects of the NB Hydroelectric system described in this essay are even more obvious and pronounced today. It is time to reclaim our river! Mark Connell April 1998 As a...

Battle of the Sexes?

The most successful and joyful marriages and relationships I know of always involve two people who are genuinely interested in each other, and who strive to be their own “best selves” with their partner.   No matter how they have arranged their household duties and finances, they respect each...

Genetic roulette

By the time this paper comes out, the elections will be over in the USA.   One of the most important issues that will have been decided is the passing of Proposition 37 and I, for one, fervently hope and pray that the voters of California will have passed...

Cinderella’s Coach at the Bath Meeting House

A few weeks back, I received an invitation to visit the Art Gallery at the Bath Meeting House to see a new sculpture by local artist Michelle Kazakos.   I have driven by the Bath Meeting House dozens of times without ever really registering its existence, but this little...

Some Thoughts Concerning Money

Every day some new act of outrageous theft and greed by bankers and corporations is revealed to the public. It’s like these guys live in some other world of their own invention!   Which is actually exactly how they think….they’ve been absorbed in their own selfishness and greed for...

Mushrooms Save the World

A few weeks ago my little dog Boswell and I took a stroll among the lovely groves of trees at the head pond in Beechwood. The rolling lawn is perfect for a game of fetch and the trees were gloriously colorful. As were ambled along we came across a...

Another Way to Help Save the Planet! The joys of Recycled clothing

Wearing recycled clothing is a terrific way to help save the planet….and for a number of reasons besides saving money that might not be immediately apparent. For years, I’ve loved shopping for clothes in thrift and consignment stores. Not only is it waaaay cheaper than buying new clothes, it’s...

Walking the Plank & Taking the Plunge!

We heard about this wonderful wedding party that took place in August of 2012 and asked if we could share some photos of this celebration with our readers.   Jeffrey and Rhonda Pelkey tied the knot in a fun fashion by throwing themselves a Pirate themed party.   They...