Connor and Michele got married
Saturday Jill's son married his longtime girlfriend. I can't make my account of the wedding this entertaining, but it was a good time with lots of smiles, laughter, and dancing.…
Canoeing on Little Clear Pond
The St. Regis Canoe Area is the only designated canoe area in New York state. Little Clear Pond, which is in the area and sits a few miles from Saranac…
First Signs the Ice is Melting
Could spring be around the corner? A hike to the beach at Au Sable Point revealed the first signs of ice melting.
Little Au Sable River Hike
One of Jill's and my regular summer stops is Sullivan Park in Peru. The park hosts a superb community market one Sunday a month, and we make a point to…
Our T1D Story
Jill and I do a lot of behind-the-scenes volunteer work for Breakthrough T1D. When we were asked to share our story about how her son and I were diagnosed with…
Last Exit Before Canada
Exit 43 at Champlain, on the Adirondack Northway (AKA I87), is the last exit before entering Canada. The exit leads to an American duty free shop and this striking sign.…
A Weekend at Macomb
Macomb Reservation State Park is a local gem. It's 20 minutes from our house, but it feels like it's in the middle of nowhere. We met friends Beth and Joan…
Music in Malone
I don't want to get all provincial, but Malone, NY* isn't where I would expect to fine some fine entertainment and cocktails. Yet there we were, last Saturday, to see…
Finally, Sunshine
The North Country hasn't seen the sun in a while, so when it did come out I grabbed the opportunity to go for a ride. My route: South along the…
Hunting Champy at the Port Kent Ferry
The Port Kent Ferry is closed (for good?), but I took advantage of a warmish November day to see what's left, and look for Champy.