By Brian McGowan Now that we’re in July, a date looms that is revered, and equally reviled, by many who claim Ireland as their home, ancestral or otherwise. July marks the anniversary of two battles fought in the late 17th
Read MoreBy Richard Levy It’s like suspended reality. A couple of weeks ago my amazing, vibrant life was 100 percent normal. Then one night I was rudely awakened to chest pains that felt exactly like I was having an acid reflux
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera It has been so many years since I took an interest in antiques collecting that I really don’t remember what first attracted me to them. I don’t think I began collecting items from yesteryear for investment purposes
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera Sometimes I am surprised by the origins of common household items and their history through the ages. Just recently, for instance, I learned that the table lamp has a history that dates back to 70,000 BC. So,
Read MoreBy Morris Gut If you enjoy French cuisine as I do, Bastille Day, on Thursday, July 14, is a good excuse to indulge. This French national holiday marks the public uprising that led to the French Revolution. Gallic restaurants, bakeries
Read MoreBy Scott Levine The summer solstice – the first day of summer – was about a week ago. This means the first lunar cycle of summer is about to start with today’s new moon (June 28). There’s an incredible amount
Read MoreI run into a personal wine dilemma every summer. As a general rule, I prefer red wine for my outdoor adventures, but wilting summer temperatures preclude me from enjoying my favorites from home or wine shop shelves. Most red wines
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera One way that I really enjoy serving my community is as a member of my town’s Advisory Board on Architecture and Community Appearance (ABACA). All sorts of projects come to our attention for review and recommendations, from
Read MoreThe food and beverages we consume have gone through revolutionary production processes and distribution channels in the last several decades. Before the globalization of our economy and the dominance of the corporate-industrial complex in the food chain, life seemed simpler.
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera We’re coming into vacation season when many of us will be away from home, and that’s a good time to be aware of home security. When I owned a historic home in Brooklyn Heights, I was always
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