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How About a Little “Whine” With That Vodka?
The Russia-USA hockey game was spectacular to watch Saturday, even at 7 in the morning, but the Russians, team and fans alike, still don't think they lost.
Season Two Of “House of Cards” Everything You Expected and More!(Spoiler Alert)
Like millions of others who got hooked on the Netflix drama "House of Cards" last year, I was anxiously awaiting the debut of season 2 which, by the way, actually gave me a reason to look forward to Valentine's Day. I was not disappointed...
Celebrating Valentine’s Day With Memorable Kisses
It's a day to kiss and be kissed, right?
Can you think of some famous kisses throughout history? Here's a couple...how about Rodin's "The Kiss."...or maybe one of the most famous, the post WW II kiss in Times Square.
There are more...
Spectacular Finish and Syracuse Still Undefeated
I'll admit, I'm not a big Syracuse or even college hoops fan for that matter, but the finish to last night's Syracuse/Pitt game was awesome. Tyler Ennis is now one of the most recognizable college players in the country as his game winning 35 footer at the buzzer is being shown and shown again on ESPN and online...
This Marriage Proposal Is A Little “Fishy”
With Valentine's Day approaching, guys everywhere are desperately trying to come up with an original, yet romantic way to "pop the question." Believe me, I know how stressful that can be, having done it three times. Anyway, no matter what ingenious way you think up, men, you are going to be hard pressed to equal what Tampa Rays pitcher Alex Cobb came up with...
Here Is Why I’m Watching Olympic Curling This Year
So, the Winter Olympics are under way and so far the big news seems to be about Bob Costas and pink eye, dirty water, no toilets, and summer-like temperatures.
None of those things, however, will do anything to keep me from enjoying the women's curling event this year...
Cassidy Lynn Song Recorded By National Artist
We heard from Cassidy recently and she had some big news to share. A song she wrote called "Ball Cap" has been recorded by Black River Entertainment recording artist Glen Templeton. That's the same label that Craig Morgan and Kellie Pickler are with.
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How Much Snow Is Too Much Snow
I guess it all depends on where you live as far as how much is too much. As we've seen over the last couple of days, it only took a couple of inches to cripple some southern states, but can you imagine 15 feet?! That's what some communities in the Tug Hill area of New York have received so far this winter...
Beadle Brothers Band Nominated For Award By National Magazine, and You Won’t Believe Who They Are Up Against For The Award
Got a call from Bruce Beadle, Jr. this morning and he told me about some great news the Beadle Brothers Band received this week. It seems that the magazine New Music Weekly has nominated them in the category of Group of The Year. As if that wasn't great news in and of itself here are three bands they are up against for the award...
Chenango SPCA Annual Fundraiser Coming Up
The 2014 Valentine Fur Ball is scheduled for February 8th at the Canasawacta Country Club. This is the 10th Fur Ball which helps raise money to support homeless and abused animals cared for by the Chenango SPCA.
It's an elegant, semi-formal evening featuring light gourmet fare, great desserts and dancing to the music of local favorites "Splash...