When the pandemic hit in March 2020, we had a fully booked April ahead of us, all of which was canceled. Now, thankfully, our business is coming back and for that, I’m very grateful. We are reshaping the types of programs we offer. We continue to do school assemblies, of course, but we’ve slimmed down …
Waking up and feeling anxious is very common for lots of us. I’ve recently learned that it is a phenomenon caused by an increase in the main stress hormone – cortisol – surging through our bodies at an increased rate when we wake up. The stress that causes the cortisol to surge is due to …
Beth and I are trying out farmer’s markets as the source of our fruits, vegetables and bread. Our intention is to eat more healthfully, support local growers and enjoy the time we spend at the market – talking to vendors and being outdoors. Here in Callicoon, NY it stays outdoors until around Thanksgiving then heads …
In my short time in Sullivan County, I’m starting to see it as a series of small, interconnected towns most of which are 20 minutes from one another. Youngsville, Jeffersonville, Livingston Manor, Callicoon – all of these have their post office and library and plenty have farmer’s markets and restaurants, breweries and parks. In a …
Note: Please read this entire post! Friday Morning It’s 10:45 am on Friday, September 9. Yesterday, we decided that we are going to take Bradley to the veterinarian that has taken care of him his whole life, Dr. Haims. Our intention is to ask Brad’s doctor to end our pet’s wonderful life. It’s time. With …
Bradley has a new growth on his neck which we assume is another tumor. Given the aggressive nature of his cancer, this shouldn’t be a big surprise. However, it’s grown in size from a small stone to a baseball in 10 days. We stopped in at the local veterinary clinic and scheduled a regular appointment …
I remain shaken by the “breaking open” I have been experiencing, but there are signs that I am passing through it and, perhaps, understanding the gifts behind this deep dive. Before I get into that, though, I want to thank Beth for standing by me minute by minute as I processed these feelings. Thanks, too, …
For those of you who are new to this blog, I’d like to warn you that the term “Adventure” should be replaced by the word “Odyssey” or the phrase “The Twists and Curves of Scott Bierko’s Mind.” Sure, I started this blog with the intention of taking you on a fun RV trip, but it’s …
We are very happy with the place we’ve rented and so is Bradley! The Little Red Carriage House sits on 40 acres with a pond, a barn and lots of open land for Brad to sniff and explore to his heart’s content. When a dog is 14 years old, sniffing and exploring replace all the …
As we departed our last campground in Moodus, Connecticut and turned out the driveway towards our new rental in Youngsville, New York, the mood in the cab shifted a couple of times. After two miles, Beth said she wanted to drive the truck. She had a 1:00 pm Zoom call, so Beth offered to take …