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Many are of the belief that because they have several million dollars’ worth of assets (including their home(s), savings accounts, and retirement monies), they... more
The other night I was changing channels to find something to watch on TV. I found an old black and white episode of the Andy Griffith Show centered around Sheriff Andy Taylor, his young son, Opie, and their Aunt Bee. This homey old-time sitcom... more
Dear Dr. Linda, PAPERS, PAPERS, and more PAPERS!!! My sixth-grade son’s backpack is a mess of papers! He has five binders jammed into his backpack and each one is overloaded with papers. Some of the papers are in the rings in the binders and... more
Alfred North Whitehead, one of the greatest thinkers of all time, famously announced in 1929, “the safest general characterization of European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato.” In other words, all... more
I didn't get to watch much of the Olympics this year, which makes me uniquely qualified to deliver an uniformed yet unbiased account of the major stories. I did manage to see coverage of the curling events almost EVERY time I turned on the... more
My son is Mike (the original was Michael, and ordained by me, his mother, never to be shortened). When he was in second grade, however, he was asked to fill in a form with his full proper name. When he came home from school that day, he asked me... more
We are fortunate to live in a community that is, by nearly every measurable standard, safer than most in the country. Putnam County and Northern Westchester benefit from strong public institutions, responsive law enforcement, engaged civic... more
It takes years of training and thousands of dollars worth of equipment to get up onstage. Underpaying musicians hurts everyone. more
With elections coming up this year, I felt it was appropriate to ask a philosophical question: what yardstick should we use to decide whom to support? Of course, many of us vote by party affiliation. However, for the purposes of this exercise,... more
As a baby boomer, I am essentially a living meme for technological incompetence. Clichés are clichés for a reason.  Back when this newspaper was still being run out of a brick-and-mortar office, I relied heavily on my... more
When it comes to accepting change, my college marketing professor said people fall into four categories. Those comfortable with change are the “early adopters.” They’re followed by the “observers,” pragmatists who watch from the side, wondering... more
Sheridan Gorman was the very best of Yorktown. She was the kind of person who made you proud to say where you’re from. She carried our community with her in everything she did, and in return, she gave so much of herself back to all of us. Her... more
Although Bob Dylan was singing about serving higher powers, there’s a growing trend in the craft beer world where, as it turns out, you serve yourself. A friend in California first... more
Yesterday we cleaned a home that most people hope they never have to live in.   It was the family shelter for  Hope’s Door  in Westchester, a nonprofit working to end … more
Standing at the cash register the other day after purchasing a few items, the amount ended in 99 cents. I handed over my 20 dollar bill and the cashier barked, “You’re not getting the penny back!” Oh, right. I heard about that on the news. The... more
There are four words that will undoubtedly send a chill down the spine of any pet owner. “Someone shot our dog.” My wife, Maggie, uttered that phrase as she raced into the kitchen one night. Considering I had just returned from a walk with the... more
After two blizzards and what feels like two straight months of below-freezing temperatures, the mercury finally looks ready to climb above 50 degrees. The ultra-cold weather caused electric meters to spin like slot machines, producing sky-high... more
Peace in the World Begins in the Home By: Piaget Solpiaget, Executive Director   Westchester County is widely regarded as one of the safest counties in the nation. That distinction reflects professional law enforcement, engaged civic... more
Clients often fall into two categories: those who want their children and loved ones involved in their estate plan and those who simply do not. When asked which is better, my answer is often “it really depends on your family dynamics and... more
If you’re like many parents, you’ve considered taking a multigenerational trip where kids, parents, and grandparents can spend time together, make lasting memories, and truly enjoy themselves. This appeals to families for many reasons. A... more
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