Timber!
Traditional timber framing is a centuries-old method of construction. The structure of these buildings is made of heavy, squared-off and carefully fitted timbers that…
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The Mural Movement
The origins of mural art go as far back as cave paintings, but they remain relevant today as a mirror of society with a…
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Strike While the Bronze is Hot
Ah, retirement … the golden years. I anticipated a time of quiet reflection, reading by the fireside, dispensing sagacious advice from the comfort of…
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Still Waiting
Occasionally I will take a random photo and by chance there will be an unknown individual in it. Someone that adds to the photo…
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One of the strange aspects of publishing a seasonal magazine is the fact that the weather during the production of the issue doesn’t necessarily…
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Saving the World, One Egg at a Time
People on Earth must make enough pysanky eggs each year to keep the chains that hold the evil monster strong, says Ukranian legend. If…
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Nunda “A Nice Place to Live”
Arrive from any direction and colorful signs remind visitors that Nunda (pronounced “none-day”) in Livingston County is “A Nice Place to Live.” Residents are…
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Hammering Out a Vision
The word “forge” evokes images of a process – nearly sacred in many societies – of merging separate parts of ore into something both…
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College Athletics: Good for the Region
If you watched Syracuse University’s men’s basketball this winter, you understand the powerful impact college athletics can have on a region. The team’s record…
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Boats, Banjos and Bachelor Parties
Nothing sells canoes better than tossing them down a waterfall. That’s what boat manufacturer Grumman (today called the Marathon Boat Group) discovered in 1972,…
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