A long time longing in Call Me by Your Name
Expect to hear a lot of praise heaped upon this deeply romantic gay coming-of-age tale. Count this reviewer among the few who were not totally ravished by it.
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Kids’ Almanac (1/4-11)
January 4-11: Snowshoe at Awosting Falls or go see a Marist basketball game
Erica’s Cancer Journey: Hacks that help versus hinder
When you and I spend time together, I tend to move slower than you do, but I do not always require assistance. In your rush to carry my totebags out of politeness, you don’t realize how disoriented I get about where my phone and pillbox are, and a moving target just makes things harder for me. Carrying my own gear is also one small way to work my weakened muscles and practice coordination.
Game attitude: Engaging cast makes Jumanji 2 surprisingly diverting
Sometimes a movie is worth seeing simply because the actors seem to be having such a blast playing off-type; Jumanji 2 is that sort of movie.
New Paltz physician aids poor women in developing countries
Maggie Carpenter is founder and executive director of Go Doc Go, as unique an NGO as you’re likely to find anywhere in the States, Africa, New Zealand or Central America, to name the four regions of the world where she has established beachheads of medical aid.
Take a trek to the Ferncliff Forest tower in Rhinebeck
After John Jacob Astor’s death on the Titanic in 1912, Ferncliff Farm was inherited by his son, William Vincent Astor. In 1959, Vincent died, leaving Ferncliff Farm to Brooke Astor, who was later persuaded by Homer K. Staley Sr., president of the Rhinebeck Rotary, to donate 190+ acres to the Rotary for a forest preserve and game refuge. Her deed stipulated that the land must remain forever wild.
Your stars in 2018
Venus, Mars and moonless meteors will pay us visits in the coming year.
Hearth and hospitality at Silvia
The Choi Sisters serve healthy fare in a warm atmosphere in Woodstock.
Erica’s Cancer Journey: Who, what, wear
Jeans or jeggings? Short-sleeved tee-shirt or long-sleeved tunic? Miniskirt or maxidress? Until I entered the swirl of seemingly nonstop cancer appointments, I used to dress according to occasion and weather; but now, I base my choices on that day’s medical events.
Kids’ Almanac (12/28 –1/4)
Dec. 28 – Jan.4: Children’s New Year’s Eve celebrations and First Hikes.