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Cabinet and Counter Recommendations (Monroe NY) We recently decided to update our kitchen, specifically to replace the 30 year old cabinets and counters with new ones. As can be seen by the photo, both were definitely outdated and in danger of falling apart. (Seriously, the laminate was peeling ... » Learn More about Cabinet and Counter Recommendations (Orange County NY)

Cooking Class #3 - Summary (Orange County NY) As I wrote back in December, there are plenty of things to do during the winter in Orange County NY. In my never-ending quest to learn more, and because I love both food and cooking, I signed up to try three cooking classes. My first attempt focused ... » Learn More about Cooking Class #3 – Summary (Orange County NY)

Cooking Class #1 - Summary (Orange County NY) As I wrote back in December, there are plenty of things to do during the winter in Orange County NY. In my never-ending quest to learn more, and because I love both food and cooking, I signed up to try three cooking classes. Following is my overview ... » Learn More about Cooking Class #1 – Summary (Orange County NY)

February 1st is "No Politics" Day ?? I read something this morning that indicated February 1st is "No Politics" day. Now, of course, this has to be a made-up holiday of some sort, but let's just go with the idea for a moment. ... » Learn More about February 1st is “No Politics” Day ??

Thank you for your "no." Many years ago, I wrote a novel. Since then, once a year or so, I'd dust it off and send a query note to a literary agent or two. Then I'd get busy with life and forget about it for another year when I'd repeat the same process. Late last year, I had a wake-up moment. One ... » Learn More about Thank you for your “no.”