Book Review: ‘Dusk on Route 1’
by Roger Chambers
The novel, Dusk on Route 1 by Cynthia Fraser Graves, offers its readers a clear regional setting, with a strong sense of place throughout. The setting, the town of Wells in southern...
Book Review: ‘Orwell’s Roses’ – Examining the Unusual Biography of the Famed Author
By Roger Chambers | Columnist
This is an unusual biography of George Orwell. Born as Eric Arthur Blair in 1903 in India where his father was stationed, Blair changed his pen name to George Orwell...
Mohawk Valley Almanac, February Edition
by Roger Chambers
For those who like outside cold and snow, February is a good month for snowshoeing, snowmobiling, sledding, and skiing. For those who prefer indoor activities, there is basketball, high school, college, and...
Mohawk Valley Almanac October 2021 Edition: By Roger Chambers
Mohawk Valley Almanac October 2021 Edition
By Roger Chambers
Holidays and Observances of October
September 15- October 15
Hispanic Heritage Month
October 5 Child Health Day
October 6 German American Day
October 9 Leif Erikson Day
October 11 Columbus Day (observed);...
Mohawk Valley Almanac for December 2020 By Roger Chambers
Winter officially begins with the winter solstice, after a record warm November. December has average high temperatures in the mid-30°s F and low of about 20°F. Single digit or sub zero temperatures that may...
Mohawk Valley Almanac for March 2021
Mohawk Valley Almanac for March 2021
March is the beginning of spring in the Mohawk Valley even though there is frequently still at least some snow on the ground, especially in higher elevations of the...
May Almanac ~
By Roger Chambers
May Holidays and Observances
May 1 May Day / Celtic Beltaine; Law Day; International Labor Day
May 2 Rhode Island Independence Day
May 5 Cinco de Mayo
May 8 Truman Day in Missouri
May 10 Confederate Memorial...
Mohawk Valley Almanac September 2021 Edition
By Roger Chambers
Holidays and Observances
As of this writing in mid-August, the status of the usual annual fall celebrations and festivals remains unclear. Many of the comments here continue to be on the...
Mohawk Valley Almanac July 2021 Edition By Roger Chambers
Mohawk Valley Almanac July 2021 Edition
By Roger Chambers
If early and mid-June is any indication, we may be in for a long, hot summer. If possible, on the hottest days over 90°F, take the usual...
MoVa September Almanac
By Roger Chambers
September culturally marks the beginning of autumn, though the season does not officially begin until the equinox of September on the 22nd. College and university start school in late August, while public...