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Will the IRS increase our freedom?
Isn’t it exciting?! Senator Schumer’s bill related to inflation is going to give us up to 87,000 additional (ADDITIONAL!!) IRS enforcement agents! And, wait ‘til you look up the … more
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Angora Goats and Sheep on the way to their Pens
What old men count out loud when alone
As my father entered his final stage of advanced frailty, the nephews moved his bed downstairs to the library. The bed took up the center of the room and left Deb’s long unused baby grand piano … more
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Special election
On August 23 we have a Special Election to fill our Congressional representative’s seat that was recently vacated by Antonio Delgado, who stepped down to serve our state as Lieutenant Governor. … more
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What men hold dear
At some point in the discussions of the FBI search of President Trump’s Florida home, it was pointed out that one set of documents that he took to Mar-a-Lago were the “love letters” … more
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Alex Jones is pure evil 
Alex Jones is an American alt-right, far-right radio show host who is a rabid anti-government conspiracy theorist. He has an Infowars.com website from which is spews his slanderous smut. He is … more
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In the tomato patch
Back in the early spring, I wrote in this column how much I like growing tomatoes, the smell of crunched leaves, their color green, their speed of growth. My tomato patch this year is extraordinary. … more
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Your vote matters
On August 23, Ulster County residents will be asked to go to the polls again for a special congressional election in which Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan is running against Dutchess County … more
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Michelle Hinchey for Re-Election
I was impressed by NY State Senator Michelle Hinchey at the Marlborough Democratic Committee meeting on Wednesday, August 3. She spoke to constituents about helping veterans, consumers and farmers, … more
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Library Town Branch
The Newburgh Town Branch must be relocated. It must be relocated in a timely manner and it must be relocated in an appropriate space. The Town Branch has proven to be an asset to the Newburgh … more
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Special election
On a hot afternoon at a rally in Kingston, Pat Ryan stood up with all of us when we protested the overturning of Roe vs. Wade. He vowed to do whatever he could to ensure that women have the right to … more
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Marc Molinaro
The “One Party Political” system is not working in New York State or the United States of America. Radical Socialists have taken control of the Democrat Party and run it into the ground. … more
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Summer days on the farm
A chipmunk family lives in the big, big maple next to the road stand. I made the mistake of tossing a couple below grade peaches into the wintergreen and multiflora rose which surround the base of … more
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Climate changing or government changing?
How do you feel about that $5/gal for gas? How about the Central Hudson rates? Are you ready for gas prices to jump up again because the price reductions currently being seen are ‘fueled’ … more
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Inflation Reduction Act
Last week, the United States Senate negotiated a major piece of legislation from which every American will benefit if and when Congress passes it. The Inflation Reduction Act seeks to invest … more
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Almanac boy reads thermometer
I like it hot. My wife asked, “How can you be out in that field all day when it’s 90?” Well, first, I’m not out there all day. I pick my times. And I am beginning to … more
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Scenic Hudson and Falcon Ridge
Scenic Hudson is writing to clarify our position on the Town of Lloyd’s review of the proposed Falcon Ridge project. An article in the July 20th edition of the Southern Ulster Times reported … more
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Town of Montgomery shows a lack of understanding
It is fascinating that the Town of Montgomery Supervisor is moving forward with hiring TEN part time police officers with no commitment of payment from the Valley Central School District, with … more
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Helping refugees
Violence, social discord and political turmoil fill the pages of American media, but rarely are humanitarian efforts discussed. One such effort is right here, where the Afghan Circle of the Hudson … more
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Return of the Gothic high tunnel!
My careful and astute readers have memories like elephants and I count on that. Often, my reporting is incomplete and having promised a Part Two, a passerby, being a well informed and loyal reader -- … more
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Return of the Gothic high tunnel!
My careful and astute readers have memories like elephants and I count on that. Often, my reporting is incomplete and having promised a Part Two, a passerby, being a well informed and loyal reader -- … more
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