By Cassie Reilly-Boccia Our world has shifted. With schools, gyms and parks being closed, many athletes have been left to their own devices to train. Whereas some may view these changes as … [Read more...]
Ireland’s National Emblem, The Harp, and One of its Masters
By Brian McGowan We return again to music as our theme. The harp – cláirseach in Irish – is a musical instrument immediately and passionately identified with Ireland and the Irish as no other in … [Read more...]
The Precepts of Wine Aging – at Home and in the Winery
“Aged wine” is a rather open-ended term lacking any specificity to a particular wine. Your concept of aging may be a matter of a few days – or hours; mine may be several decades. While one consumer … [Read more...]
Is Dusting a State of Mind or Does it Lead to a Healthier Life?
By Bill Primavera If we are made from dust and shall return to dust, as the Bible tells us, does that give us a pass to live with the stuff in between? While dust is inevitable, it horrifies … [Read more...]
For the Birds: Global Big Day, 19 Species and Two Winter Squalls in May
By Brian Kluepfel I find myself shivering in a wooden hut on the edge of the river; it is where two years ago I scrawled a missive to a higher power, asking that my new marriage be blessed. Today, … [Read more...]
A Few Stops Along a Westchester Culinary Road Trip
By Morris Gut We were out for a drive and decided to make a quick stop at Yaranush Mediterranean Foods in White Plains. We have been cooking up a storm at home during the COVID-19 crisis with no … [Read more...]
The Age-Old Question of the Age-Worthiness of Wines
“I purchased a wine that I thoroughly enjoyed and would like to save a few bottles for consumption over time. Will my wine age well?” I am frequently asked this question. Invariably, my response is … [Read more...]
An Extended Quarantine and the Home Design it Inspires
By Bill Primavera As a realtor, I marvel at the creative ways that homeowners and sellers are maintaining distancing requirements to avoid COVID-19 while marketing homes for sale. Real estate … [Read more...]
Recently Released Films to Consider Watching at Home
By Rick M. Pezzullo During these tough times, many of us have spent countless hours trying to find something good to watch on our various streaming services. The good news is many feature … [Read more...]
Inside the Mind of a Teen: Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Hopeful
By Ellie Dessart When news of COVID-19 first broke a few months ago, no one expected it to explode here in the United States, let alone our Westchester community. With each passing day, … [Read more...]
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