I sometimes imagine myself schussing down an Alp in a snazzy Moncler fit. Then I snap out of it and satisfy my romantic visions of physical speed and icy snow tickling my face by streaming, for the umpteenth time, “Downhill Racer” (1969), starring a young Robert Redford at his most delicious best slaloming through the…
Category: Susan Simon
MAKE FOOD NOT WAR
These past few weeks have been worrisome, stressful and sometimes anger-provoking with the news coming from Israel and Gaza. The news, which changes by the minute with each report, and interpreter of it, in combination with those who post their own, often unsubstantiated opinions on social media –which itself can lead to dangerous misrepresentation and…
A Rodelina Appreciation
Honestly, I’m not an opera critic, I just like going to the opera. I’ve been going for years because I like the way the music washes over me. I like the various voices, the drama, the passion and intrigue – even if, at times, I can’t follow the plot. I like to look at the…
Kitty’s Café New Baked Goods Selection and the Route Taken to Get There
Every morning for the past twelve years – Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall – weather permitting, I walk with my dog down the hill from my home at the western end of town to the riverfront. Our walk gives me the opportunity to observe the evolving landscape of South Front Street. Of particular interest is…