Hooters filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection this past spring. You know, the chain famous for its scantily clad waitress in orange shorts and owl tank tops. Currently, it is about $300 million in debt. When I heard this, I was surprised, not because I thought the business was thriving, ...

“He was once asked what the most important requirement was if you wanted to become a successful hockey coach. He replied: “‘Being able to drink really bad coffee.’” — Fredrick Backman, “Beartown” Bad coffee. Early morning bus trips. Wet socks. Sleepless nights. These ...

When I announced that I was excited to go roller skating, the teens laughed. Shaking their heads, one conceded, “Well, maybe it will be fun in a retro way ... You know, like reliving your childhood.” Maybe they had a point. Growing up in Chatham, New York, we were lucky enough to have ...

Twelfth-century buildings are still used as hotels, walled cities are vibrant towns, and 14th-century castles are repurposed as wineries and wedding venues. Rosemary plants grow as shrubbery, caper plants hang from tower bricks, and artichoke fields line the roads. While I was fortunate enough ...

“Where can I go to see a moose?” is frequently asked by visitors. While I can simply point to my lawn for deer, my neighborhood for foxes or any number of side roads for turkeys, moose are elusive. My standard response is, “I’ve lived in the Adirondacks for 35 years, and I haven’t ...

“Love boat Love — exciting and new, Come aboard, we’re expecting you.” — “Love Boat Theme” by Jack Jones Julie McCoy ... was there any TV character more admirable in the late ‘70s/early ‘80s? She was pretty, sweet and kind. More importantly, she ...