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Veteran editor learned new words

Mack the Knife used to say, "You learn something new every day." 

New year brings some questions

Here are a few questions to ponder going into the New Year. 

Hike is a first day tradition

It's Jan. 2, 2019. Have I already broken my first resolution? 

Koffee Klatsch creates connections

I’ve never really been able to nail down the origin of the Koffee Klatsch.

Batman offered inspiring message

Ray took the call in the newsroom. Then he looked at me. "They say Batman is going to be in Albany afternoon," he said. 

Life is not about accumulating stuff

Years ago, at a bar somewhere in West Texas, a California friend and I got into an argument. 

It's clearly a different world now

The food was as delicious as it was expensive.

Turkey’s temptation hard to resist

The aroma was killing us.

Draft decision helped set compass

A couple months back, a bunch of aging journalists — of which I am one — began comparing notes about our experiences dealing with the draft and Vietnam in the 1960s.

Do yourself a favor, make a visit

Want to do something that will give you an emotional lift?

Soros picked up the tab for lunch

George Soros bought my lunch. 

Halloween hold-up was a success

What are you going to be for Halloween? 

Aged tree needed some trimming

You've probably heard of "underwater basket weaving."

Choices needed a bit more thought

Maybe it's the time of year. 

Bright, new squirrel unnecessary

My wife spoke first. 
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