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This week’s is not a full-fledged “Pub Chat,” it’s just a quick note to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support extended to me...
We had just finished a fun meal at Bella’s Sicilian Ristorante — and how often do you use the term “fun” to talk about a meal? But you do at...
This week’s “Pub Chat” is a little bit of housekeeping, as I’d like to give you an update on our fifth annual Readers’ Choice Awards...
If there is a more exciting day in a young person’s life than the day they graduate from high school, I don’t think I know what it is. There are...
Earlier this year, I was solicited to take part in a Pew Research Center “2022 Survey of Journalists.” It didn’t take long — about 15 minutes...
As we celebrate Father’s Day this weekend, I am mindful of two episodes that made me realize my dad was someone special. I remember them both like...
I love asking people this question: So, you’ve got folks coming into the area to visit, where will you take them or what will you do to show off the...
One of the first editors I ever worked for as a fledgling cub reporter used to say, “Reporters need to REPORT the news, not BE part of the news.”...
I had a professor of Italian at St. John Fisher College who not only was among the best instructors I ever had, but also was among the most memorable....
Other than the facts that our given first name is Michael and we both grew up being called by the nickname Mick, I never really thought I had much in...
I had a very nice phone conversation with a reader the other day, and I was so glad she called because she was asking about something that I wanted to...
1897 was a different time than 2022, but on this date, April 23, they are connected — at least in the city of Geneva. It was on this exact date 125...
If you’re not a particularly religious person, please bear with me on this Easter-related “Pub Chat.” I think you’ll find it worthwhile, or at...
Did you catch those national championship basketball games?
Stupendous. Very beautiful. Incredible. Those are just some of the words that Alberto used to describe New York City. Except that, being Italian, he...
“Regrets, I’ve had a few … ” crooned the late, great Frank Sinatra in his 1969 hit “My Way.”
Just some housekeeping items in this week’s “Pub Chat” on this first weekend of Daylight Savings Time 2022. Don’t forget to set your clocks...
A couple of weeks ago, Michael J. Fitzgerald wrote in his weekly Finger Lakes Times “Write On” column about what he called “news deserts.” His...
March is known for many things — some good, some bad. Two of the world’s biggest party days occur during the month — this Tuesday, which is...
There’s a humorous internet meme going around these days with a picture of longtime rock-and-roller Neil Young and the following message:...
In these snowy, frigid, dark days of mid-winter, I wanted a “Pub Chat” that would remind us all of warmer times, so this is a tale from last...
Writing is cathartic for me, and so, this column is a little more personal than usual. I think you’ll understand, and being the holiday season, I...