The slicing dicing casinomatic …
I love infomercials. Most people, I’ve convinced myself, actually love infomercials. There’s just something about the glitz, the glitter, the…
Merry Christmas, Lockport
My good friend Santa Claus visited the Leffler household Sunday night. It was a very nice thing to do. He…
History in the moment …
There are times in life when you take inventory of the people around you and realize that you’re in the…
Yes, Emily, there is a Lockport Monster
A few nights ago, I took the family to Northampton Park in Monroe County. Every year, the county has a…
What's the value
I’ve been fortunate enough to meet some pretty nice people, some fairly influential people, and — to be honest —…
Don't confuse kids on voting …
Remember kindergarten? No, this isn’t going to be another column with my life story in it. You don’t need to…
No room at the Inn
Last week I had the pleasure of running out to a County Legislature meeting. The Union-Sun & Journal is (believe…
I'm a jerk and you are, too
I am a selfish, uncaring ingrate. I’m tactless, inconsiderate and generally unworthy of my daily oxygen intake. By the way,…
Just what do you mean, Mr. Mayor?
I was fortunate enough to have been able to take a much-needed vacation last week. I preface this column with…
Governor Pataki, may I buy you a map?
A lot has happened in the last eight years. In 1994 I was a junior in college in Ohio. (I…