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WORLD FOCUS: The roots of America’s missionary zeal
September 7, 2011 “The road to hell is paved with good intentions,” goes the old saying. This axiom seems to be an apt metaphor for U.S. policy toward Iraq and Afghanistan. more »»
MARTHA SEZ: For dust you are, and to dust you will return. Gen: 3-19
September 7, 2011 I have come to believe that housework is fundamentally an attempt at control, not just over the order of our immediate household, but over our life in genera. more »»
MARTHA SEZ: Where the crows fly
August 6, 2011 This summer, every morning at dawn, when the the sky is growing light but the sun is still behind Spread Eagle Mountain, I am rudely awakened by a crow. more »» 
ON THE SCENE: What does ice mean to you?
August 6, 2011 Over this past weekend for the Ironman athletes, volunteers and friends, the word relief comes to mind as it was used to chill a lot of drinks during and muscles after the race. more »»
WORLD FOCUS: Madam secretary?
August 6, 2011 There is a new prediction from some of the political insiders who had prior knowledge about the impending appointment of Kristen Gillibrand, than serving as the twice-elected congresswoman... more »»
FROMT THE DMO DESK: Ironman speculation
August 6, 2011 I heard that we might lose the Ironman Lake Placid event. more »»
MARTHA SEZ: Fun stuff to do a century ago
August 6, 2011 A century ago and more, Keene and Keene Valley — or Keene Center and Keene Flats, as they were then known — bustled with the business of great hotel. more »»
ON THE SCENE: Passionate about pets
August 6, 2011 Over the years I have owned various cats that were rescued from some unfortunate set of circumstances, usually, though not always, provided to me by some friend who felt I needed the added... more »»
MARTHA SEZ: Life and death of a computer
July 25, 2011 It’s about time to buy a new computer. I feel so disloyal typing these words on my cobalt blue iMac, who after all has been with me now for four years. more »» 
ON THE SCENE: Lake Placid Horse Show: 2011 edition
July 25, 2011 “Horses are expensive, addictive and will impair your ability to use common sense,” said Horse Junkie United. more »» 
WORLD FOCUS: Open society
July 25, 2011 At the State Department, George Vickers would be called an “Old Latin American Hand.” Someone with deep knowledge of the culture, politics and people of the countries of Latin America. more »»
AROUND AUSABLE: AV Rotary Club collecting items for soldiers
July 25, 2011 The thre-day 49th annual AuSable Forks Fast Pitch Softball Tournament was held July 8, 9 and 10. The festivities got underway on July 8 at 5:30 p.m. more »»
MARTHA SEZ: A visit to the idea factory
July 8, 2011 People sometimes ask me, “Isn’t it hard coming up with a subject for a column every week?” The answer is, “Yes and no. more »»
ON THE SCENE: Words to live by
July 8, 2011 Every spring colleges, high schools and middle schools invite various distinguished alumni, public figures or others somehow connected to give advice to their graduating students on lessons learned... more »»
FROMT THE DMO DESK: ABCs of tourism
July 8, 2011 What’s a DMO? For that matter, what’s a CVB, and who in the world is ROOST? ARTC, ANCA, IDA, LPBA, LPCA, DEC, VIC, LPN, ADE ... more »»
WORLD FOCUS: Don’t count on it
July 8, 2011 Last year, Forbes magazine called John C. Bogle, the founder of the Vanguard Group of Mutual funds, the world’s first and largest index mutual funds organization that manages approximately $1. more »»
MARTHA SEZ: Rock on Miss Perkins ... and thank you
July 8, 2011 Remember the little seed in the Styrofoam cup: The roots go down and the plant goes up and nodody really knows how or why, but we are all like tha. more »»
ON THE SCENE: The question was: ‘Where were you?’
July 8, 2011 “Where were you?” said Anitra Pell on Monday morning. “I didn’t see you at the Film Forum.” “I was in Seattle,” I said. more »»
NEWS FROM W'TON: Bike Fest events bring crowds and smiles to Wilmington
July 8, 2011 Hello everybody, here’s some of the happenings in and around Wilmington. Busy was the word describing Wilmington this past weekend, especially busy bikes. more »»
WORLD FOCUS: A Kafkaesque tale
July 8, 2011 In two previous columns, “The Man Who Knew Too Much” (Feb. 18. 2011) and “Reflection on Prague” (Mar. 4. 2011) I have described the tragic fate of Rudolf and Heda Margolius. more »» |
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