Merry Christmas, Lockport
My good friend Santa Claus visited the Leffler household Sunday night. It was a very nice thing to do. He was just making sure my daughters got all their wishes…
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 middle of something important. If you’re out and you see…
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 light show in the park that you drive through. At…
What's the value
I’ve been fortunate enough to meet some pretty nice people, some fairly influential people, and — to be honest — a fair share of absolute jerks. Anyway, I’m getting off…
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 go through that again. And neither do I. But, do…
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 it or not) preparing for the 2003 political calendar and…
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, you are too. A little harsh, I know, but stick…
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 the vacation announcement to illustrate a point: While I normally…
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 was one of those who fled but returned) I was…
UNbothered by U.N.
Anyone who pays attention to story bylines will notice that I like anniversaries. Just the other day — Saturday to be precise — I noted that it was the 80th…