Tucked away within the peaceful woods of Northern Westchester, N.Y., behind the beautiful, historic farmhouses and winding nature paths, lies an impending bloodbath. This month, sharpshooters will be culling 75 deer at the Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining, NY. Why?… Read More ›
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Poem of the Week: Central Park by Billy Collins
Central Park It’s hard to describe how that day in the park was altered when I stopped to read an official sign I came across near the great carousel, my lips moving silently like the lips of Saint Ambrose. As… Read More ›
Blackfish Documentary: It’s More Than Just a Film
I have never seen a whale, “Killer” or otherwise. I have never been gleefully splashed by Shamu, or marveled at the great eye of an Orca as it swam slowly and without purpose past me behind towards finger and nose-stained… Read More ›
On a Personal Note
We found out today that our Irish Terrier, Patrick, has a large, fast-growing cancerous tumor in his leg. His groomer found it last week, and our vet confirmed it this afternoon. The vet said that in the other case like… Read More ›
Dogs and Cats of Jamaica
The last time I visited Jamaica, I encountered lots of dogs and cats. Reading all the buzz about the new Bob Marley Documentary has had me thinking about Jamaica all week. I think lots of people probably are, and they… Read More ›