Commentary by Rick Hiduk The third and final presidential debate has left me more convinced than at any other time this year that America as a nation has a rough stretch ahead. I have little hope that either major presidential candidate will be able to effectively lead a country thatContinue Reading
I’ve heard it said that every key on your key chain represents another responsibility. So, what if you have no idea what a key used to open? We threw away nearly 30 keys during a recent weekend, as well as numerous knickknacks and doodads that have needed to be repaired for asContinue Reading
Commentary and Chart Analysis by Rick Hiduk I thought that I was shocked by David Bowie’s death, but I was absolutely bowled over by the surprise demise of Prince. In some ways, they had so much in common: crossing ethnic and gender lines, creating alternate personas, and only occasionally grantingContinue Reading
Commentary by Rick Hiduk Winter offers many opportunities for reflection and self-analysis. I’m very fortunate now to be working on a number of projects that are challenging, rewarding and allowing me to grow again. Moving forward often requires divesting oneself of routines that have lost their meaning or sense ofContinue Reading
‘So busy last week and so shocked at singer/song-writer David Bowie’s death, I was sure it was too late to offer a tribute. But, when I saw the new Billboard Top 200 Albums and Top Rock Tracks charts and realized that Bowie all but owned them, I hoped that myContinue Reading
Photos by Paul Ruhf/Story by Rick Hiduk Members of the Six Nation Iroquois Confederacy (top, from left) Patrick Quinn, Vicki Shenandoah, Gere Reisinger, and Hickory Edwards came to Wyoming County from New York state and other areas to help celebrate the recent opening and dedication of the Eatonville Pedestrian Bridge.Continue Reading
Photos and Commentary by Rick Hiduk Simba and Lily (above) were living the dream at our isolated country home until Lily’s deteriorating bathroom habits made it impossible for us to keep her. She was the third cat that we had to have put down in a 10-year span and alsoContinue Reading
Commentary by Rick Hiduk On July 25, I attended the 35-year reunion of the Towanda High School Class of 1980. I can only hope that the exuberance of the crowd that evening translates into decades ahead of cherishing our contemporaries and feeling comfort in the fact that these people sometimesContinue Reading
By Rick Hiduk In July and August, I will attend the Class of ’80 reunions for both Towanda High School (top) and Tunkhannock High School (above). I’m hoping the events will help close some gaps, connect some dots, and bring closure to my memories as “the new boy in school.”Continue Reading
Photos and Commentary by Rick Hiduk Home Sweet Pop-up. We took advantage of free camping this year at the NEPA Bluegrass Festival, held May 29 to 31, and we’re hooked. Staying on site for a few days is a stress-free way to enjoy all that the festival has to offer.Continue Reading