New York’s Southern Tier region is part of the rich, geographically diverse fabric that makes up New York State. It is home to highly sought-after educational institutions, a mix of innovative industries, more than 5,300 farms and nearly 5 million acres of forestland that contribute to ...
You know inflation is affecting the price of everything in America today when it reaches all the way down the economic ladder to impact Worshrag’s Pumpkin Patch. “I think we need to raise the price of pumpkins this year,” I told Honey, and she agreed. So did Miss T and Seed, parents of Bob and The Favorite, the two grandsons who currently are proprietors of the seasonal pumpkin business we started 24 years ago for our youngest son, Worshrag, when he was 8. That summer I had planted pumpkins in my garden for the first time. “If you’ll sit at the barn and sell pumpkins, ...
Americans have been hoping for economic recovery and a return to normalcy. Instead, they’re experiencing ongoing pandemic concerns and the ravages of wildfires and hurricanes. And adding to their woes, they’re now increasingly worried that the electricity grid on which they depend could fail when they need it most. Blackouts in the West this summer, frequent power conservation notices, and a week-long blackout in Texas this past February (that cost hundreds of lives) have left Americans increasingly concerned about grid reliability. According to new polling, 72 percent of Americans ...
Mississippians are hardworking and constantly seeking opportunities to better themselves, their families, and their communities. That’s why on the day I was sworn in as the 65th Governor of Mississippi, I made a commitment to increase economic development, improve infrastructure, and invest ...
Well, it has been an eventful week: - Our son Worshrag’s fiance Busy Bee underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix late Sunday night. - Their wedding and reception for 130 guests was cancelled Wednesday, three days before the date. - After eight days in the hospital, Busy Bee was discharged on Labor Day, and a couple of hours later Worshrag and she became man and wife, mostly. - And today my wife, not them, is going on their honeymoon. I’ll explain the “mostly” married inference in a moment. As for Honey going on their honeymoon instead of them, that’s ...
Dear Readers: Being a good neighbor can be more complicated than it sounds, at least when it comes to finding financial help for the elderly who are seeking home care. That’s what experts in the field have discovered, and I am very grateful that so many of them spelled out the problems and offered possible solutions for helping out. Here are two wonderful letters from experts in the field: Dear Annie: As a longtime registered nurse and expert in home health care services, I am writing in response to the neighbor who was so kindly assisting her 90-year-old neighbor. I want to ...
