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The Davos Blocks

Note: The Stevenson Society of America wishes everyone an enjoyable cartoon-themed Winter Carnival with the reprinting of this column by Mike Delahant and first printed in the Enterprise on Sept. 1, 2022. From the Saranac Lake News, Feb. 8, 1917: “Mr. Osbourne also spoke of the wood blocks ...

Penny wise, pound foolish

“Something is rotten in the state of Denmark” — Hamlet (Act I, Scene IV), William Shakespeare I have a horse named Penny. I bought her for a dollar, whose value plummeted through no fault of her own. - Just between us girls - Penny began her life adored by two girls who ...

Icy inspirations

“What’s the Real Feel Temperature in Saranac Lake?” “The temperature in Saranac Lake right now feels like negative 31 degrees due to wind chill,” the smart speaker intones. Ugh, but at least the sun is out. Part of the reason I moved here 36 years ago was that I wanted more ...

Give or don’t give to the GoFundMe

There are always GoFundMe campaigns happening, no matter the time of year. It is heartbreaking to see these appeals for funds, whether for medical, emergency or memorial causes. For those not in the know, GoFundMe is the online fundraising platform where anyone can set up a donation page for a ...