Not Blaming Others; The seed of blame does not produce good fruit
By Sister Chirya — In dealing with difficult situations, we might be tempted to blame others, or think we are being victimized. However, the seed…
Editorial
Guest Editorial: Berkshire Bee and Butterfly Boxes Support Businesses and Sustainability
By Emma Smith, Newark Valley Senior High School — With hopes of bringing color and life to Berkshire, Berkshire Bee and Butterfly boxes have been planted in…
The Old Coot takes a walk
By Merlin Lessler — What could be simpler than taking a stroll down the sidewalk? You put on your shoes, tie them tight (good luck…
Collector Car/Cars We Remember; The Saab Legacy in America
By Greg Zyla — Saab’s Auto Roots Date Back to the New York Auto Show Q: Greg, I used to love the Saab cars and lost…
Meet Your True Self in Solitude; Take time to find that quiet and peaceful place within
By Sister Chirya — The purpose of solitude is to reconnect with your true self. “Everything you ever searched for is not outside you, but…
The Old Coot says it never ends
By Merlin Lessler — Once a bureaucracy enacts a rule or regulation, it’s set in stone. We all run into stupid rules that no longer…
A Pastor’s Thoughts
By Pastor Bill Kohler, First Baptist Church of Owego — In 1863, John Gillleland invented a double-barrel cannon for the Confederate Army. His intent was…
Collector Car Corner / Cars We Remember; No Plymouth superspeedway wins in 1962 and memories of the 413 Max Wedge muscle cars
By Greg Zyla — Q: Greg, I enjoy your nostalgia columns on the muscle cars from the 1960 decade. A while back, you did your…
Energy of pure thoughts; Be busy with elevated thoughts as to keep the mind free from waste
By Sister Chirya — No matter how many things are going right in our lives, we tend to talk about problems in our health, finances,…
The Old Coot is ‘opener’ challenged
By Merlin Lessler — I can’t open anything! Well, almost anything. It’s not just because I’m an old coot. You know what we’re like –…