We’re ordinarily not in favor of hiking taxes but we’re calling for a hiking tax. [...] If all of them purchased a $10 permit, that’s nearly $4 million in possible revenue — just for the Adirondack Park alone. Imagine the numbers for the entire state, including the … [Read more...] about State Should Consider Hiking Permits (THE SUN)
Opinion
21st District Congressional Race — No Elise, Yes Mike
I’ve been a democrat since I could vote, but I've been a feminist for my entire life. So I like the idea of a woman representing the 21st district. But our current Rep, Elise Stefanik isn't the right person. She's inexperienced and rigidly right-wing. She's doing the bidding of … [Read more...] about 21st District Congressional Race — No Elise, Yes Mike
Internet an Amazing, Essential Tool (The Sun)
To the Editor: Whether we like it or not, the internet is rapidly becoming a necessary part of life. I recently had an experience that provides a prime example of how life can be improved by this amazing tool. I, frankly, couldn’t have even considered at home in Essex County. I … [Read more...] about Internet an Amazing, Essential Tool (The Sun)
A Not Too Greatly Changed Eden
A Not Too Greatly Changed Eden: The Story of the Philosophers' Camp in the Adirondacks written by James Schlett gives an in depth exploration into a 19th century camping trip that brought together some great intellectuals of the time. The book also recounts the events leading up … [Read more...] about A Not Too Greatly Changed Eden
Happiness
"When what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony" -Mahatma Gandhi. After seven long years of college, I began practicing as a conventional dietitian. In the last three years, I have worked in an amazing amount of job settings — skilled nursing, … [Read more...] about Happiness