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Hanging with the Hobos
A good time was had by all – judging from the crowd – at the Hobo Fest. The other day, we happened on down to the tracks and the (beautifully restored and displayed) Union Depot in Saranac Lake for the … Continue reading
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Playing the Big Time in Saranac Lake
Before radio, television, and even talking pictures, Vaudeville was king. Being a musical theatre historian, I know way too much about this, and could go on and on. So I’ll try to keep it relatively brief. And I promise there’s a … Continue reading
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Wish You Were Here
Welcome to the Town of Brighton, friends! We’re not enough of a place to really have postcards, and we like it that way. However, a friend and I had a super nice drive around the back roads on Saturday, and … Continue reading
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House Haunting and Hunting in Saranac Lake
I follow local real estate, and I follow local ghost stories. You’d be surprised how frequently the two meet in the middle. I got on a good sip-snortin’ ghost bender yesterday, and spent a good deal of time paging through tons … Continue reading
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The Franklin County Glitteratti
I was just reminiscing about the time Dr. Trudeau came by the house. Several times, actually. And Paul Smith came by repeatedly. And P.T. Barnum. Yes, yes. I wasn’t actually there. However, our little hamlet was the pass-thru to Paul … Continue reading
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My Old Haunts
I have a Halloween confession to make. I know a lot about ghosts. Or, I suppose, ghost theory. I read a lot of these real-life ghost story books. Have read ‘em for years. You know – those things along the … Continue reading
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A New Deal for the Adirondacks, at 4,810 feet
I have an interest in Adirondack History, I have an interest in tourist attractions, and I like to go looking for photos. I’ve posted about the history of the Whiteface Memorial Highway before, but being as it’s opening for the … Continue reading
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