http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuprPLzF3bY "Boobie Sisters Prove that Laughter is the Best Medicine" is a special interview by Paul Larson from October 24, 2011. The Boobie Sisters are living proof that laughter is the best medicine. These performers sing funny songs to … [Read more...] about The Boobie Sisters Battle Breast Cancer with Laughter
Archives for January 2013
Billings Stone Cottage
Located on the southwest corner of School Street and Elm Street, the Billings Stone Cottage is a Federal period cottage that was built by P.P. Billings out of local graystone that was quarried immediately behind the house. The same quarry also supplied building material for many … [Read more...] about Billings Stone Cottage
Old Brick Store
As its name implies, The Old Brick Store is a brick building that was originally built to serve as a commercial store during the time of Essex's economic boom. This utilitarian Greek Revival store was built in c. 1840, and has stood on Essex's Main Street for 172 years. With … [Read more...] about Old Brick Store
Whallonsburg Grange Lyceum: Creating the Land
Whallonsburg Grange Hall is beginning its new lyceum series. This time the theme is "Land and Labor: The Past, Present and Future of Farming in America." This will be an 8-week series with lectures occurring on Tuesday nights at 7:30 pm. The first Grange Lyceum … [Read more...] about Whallonsburg Grange Lyceum: Creating the Land
Coyote Capers
Have you noticed more wildlife venturing into town over the years? I have. Foxes, jet black squirrels (they bring good luck), bears, porcupines, turkey, beaver, even rattlesnakes are now seen with regularity around my family's homes in Essex and Westport. But this morning I was … [Read more...] about Coyote Capers