Hello friends. Halloween is celebrated Oct. 31st, the eve of what we call All Saints’ Day. It is the beginning of a three-day celebration called Allhallowtide, the time that … more

Hello friends. Chilly though it may be, I am warmed by the sunshine streaming through my windows. So grateful for the beauty of the season especially as the sun keeps shining. I trust this column … more

Hello friends. There’s a chill in the air and apple cider and pumpkins are everywhere. Witches and goblins are floating about, and the harvest moon was so full and bright you almost forgot that … more

Hello Friends. How lucky are we to be enjoying a most beautiful autumn, but we still need a lot more rain. The changing leaves seem to be hit or miss this year. Some color on the mountains but … more

Hello friends, and oh my goodness it is already October. Ghosties and ghoulies and all things pumpkin spice are everywhere. Don’t you love the smell of fallen leaves and the nip in the … more

Hello friends and welcome, autumn. The autumnal equinox occurred Monday, Sept. 22 at 2:19 p.m. EDT. It is said the equinox brings with it roughly an equal day and night, 12 hours each, and then the … more

Hello friends. It seems the last week of summer is holding on for dear life, even though trees are beginning to show their true colors. I hope you are enjoying this weather as much as I am. Some … more

Hello friends, September always makes me feel like I should be buying new crayons and tablets and fancy pens. Anyone else out there miss those days of covering books in brown paper bags and the smell … more

Hello friends. Welcome to the “ber” months and sweater weather. Sorry sun worshippers. It seems there is always a last hurrah of summer weather when the kids go back to school so hang on. … more

Hello friends, the myth lives on. The Delaware County Fair ended last Saturday, and we have been enjoying autumn-like temperatures all week. Summer isn’t over yet but it sure is nice to have a … more

Hello friends. We have survived another Delaware County Fair, and I sure hope it was a good one. It seemed like great weather for all. What was your favorite part of the Fair? I’m enjoying … more

Hello friends, hope you are enjoying the sunshine and the cool nights. And work has been completed on our main thoroughfares, which makes traveling much less time-consuming and difficult. Who knew … more