By William M. Dowd...
A hot time in the cold town
By William M. DowdInside a car en route somewhere or other: "Put the window up, I'm cold." "But then I'll be too hot." "Then turn on the air-conditioner." "You say it makes you freeze to death." "It wasn't like this...
Making short work of a long problem
By William M. Dowd...
Return of the birds
By William M. DowdThe bird calls were beautiful. Two competing yet harmonious sounds. The odd thing is, it was in a grocery store. There they were, perched high up in the girders enjoying a bird's-eye view of the shopping aisles...
Society’s breakdown starts with small things
PHOTOS BY WILLIAM M. DOWD (Posted 11/02/07)William M. Dowd is a Capital Region writer and photographer. Besides this blog on current events, he'll help you keep up with information on food, drink and destinations at Dowd's Guides.....
Editor’s Letter
Thanksgiving has always been a big deal in my family. When we moved “upstate” from Long Island, it became a tradition for my uncle and his family to make the trek from Long Island to our home in Orange County....
Fitness
Special considerations for female exercisersBy Judy TorelRegular exercise is one of the most positive life habits a person can practice. Current science links all exercise – cardiovascular, muscular strengthening, and flexibility training – with positive health outcomes. Exercise is credited...
Wealth Management
The change in seasonsA great time to reassess your financesAs we approach the autumn months, naturally we begin to think about packing away our shorts and summer clothes in exchange for sweaters and parkas. We stop worrying about our air...