Is Autumn only at the fall of the leaf
Autums prismatic colors arrive as crisp and as golden as an apple, while you carve your smile into a thousand pumpkins. When it comes to Autumn splendor, there is no place on earth to feel it better than in Central New York’s Leatherstocking country– our home. It’s a seasonal feast that captures an abundant palate […]
It shall always be
It shall always be That love alone is our greatest resource for human connection That as adults, we have everything that a child needs That hopes, dreams, and wishes belong to everyone That a deck of cards can sometimes deal you a bad hand That dogs only want us to be more like them That […]
“Love From The Start”
From the pen and perspective of Darlene Liepke: When I was small, my world how it changedwith just a grandma, I took her nameshe kept me with her both night and daylived in her house, I was there to stayour house seemed so big, I had my own beda beautiful table where she kept me […]
Beyond The Pavement, Feelin’ Right At Home
The Place Where We Belong Central New York’s Leatherstocking Country is one of the most beautiful places to live in the world; a statement I have consistently heard from hundreds of people I know who have traveled to almost every country there is. Within the boundaries of the five counties that make up this sublime […]
Peace and Harmony On A Country Road
An uncommon Encounter After my daily walk through Eastwood last Sunday, I did some writing, then headed out with a sense of impetus to look for a roadside stand that sold a stone statue of the Blessed Mother. I couldn’t find what I was looking for, so the decision was made to go the extra […]
Step Right Up Ladies and Gentlemen; Boys and Girls
Enjoy the Great New York State Fair!
My Darling Soldier Girl
My Darling Soldier GirlIs a source of pride and joyShe marches with the best of themKeeps up with soldier boys My Darling Soldier GirlLoves country, friends, and familyShe’s capable and confidentThere’s nothing she can’t be My Darling Soldier GirlReaches for the moon and skyShe’s bright, brave, and beautifulThere’s nothing she won’t try My Darling Soldier […]
The Power of One
There are many kinds of pressures that are applied today, to get people to join the “majority of numbers”… to get them to move in a specific direction. There also exists the pressure of appearance, where one who “looks” differently or “sounds” different, is made out to seem foolish or “out of step” with the […]
