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‘Today I Lit A Candle With A Spoon’ Forget thinking outside the box from the inside. Start thinking inside when you’re outside the box. How do you do that? Read this week’s Carosa Com

I’ve Seen My Lifetime Disintegrate Before My Eyes It’s a dream that nags at you. It doesn’t scare you, but its implication makes you wonder if you should be frightened. What does it really mean? Rea

Halloween Memories A different time, a different place, but the feelings remain the same today. The Halloween costumes my mother made remain indelibly ingrained in my

The Anatomy Of A Perfect Speech Here’s an example that changed the course of history. Except, you won’t see it in a history book. Where will you find it? Read this week’s Carosa Comme

Story Weaving, Callbacks, And Self-Deprecating Humor Have you ever wondered how you can become a better speaker? Believe it or not, it’s not that hard. What should you do the next time you want to c

We All Thrive When We Balance Between Healthy Competition and Community Harmony Here’s an idea that can make you happy, well-liked, and possibly even wealthy. What is it and why do so many not think of it as a first course of a

Should You Slap A Simple Single Or Swing For The Fences? You don’t have to be a professional baseball player to confront this decision. It happens in many areas of your life. What are some of the biggest o

Did The Pope Just Endorse A U.S. Presidential Candidate? Wow! Did the Pope really just say what it sounds like he said? Don’t just read the words. Read what’s behind the words. Is he saying something more? Rea

Remembering Father Latus It’s easy to lead when you aren’t afraid to stick your nose out. Some do so because they’re brave. Others do it for the glory. Attaining success can o

Faith, Reason, And The Shroud Of Turin Long before C. P. Snow exposed the war between science and the humanities in the 20th century, the Victorian Era of the 19th century fomented the war

The Day ‘The Democracy’ Died Some of you are old enough to grasp the significance of Bobby Kennedy Junior’s endorsement of President Trump’s campaign. Are you not among these? Rea

The Joy Of ‘Mission Accomplished’ (With A Lafayette Bonus At The End) It’s a dream that nags at you. It doesn’t scare you, but its implication makes you wonder if you should be frightened. What does it really mean? Rea

On Fried Dough and Kettle Corn It sneaks up on you. You don’t see it coming until it’s too late. You’re hooked. And it is the most delightful part of your life. What is it? Read this

A Pugilist’s Elegy – In Memory of Mr. Polito We all have a special teacher. But a whole department that ironically remains the foundation of your life? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “A Pug

Film Vs. TV: A M*A*S*H Revelation You heard about the difference between a book and its movie. But what about the difference between the movie and the TV series? Read this week’s C

Lafayette’s Farewell Tour: Through Seneca Falls, East Cayuga Then A Masonic Welcome And A Final Adieu In Auburn In a fitting grand finale, Lafayette is treated with a send-off most appropriate for the Greater Western New York Region. What were his parting

Lafayette’s Farewell Tour: Wowed Waterloo Overcomes Tragedy To Welcome Hero It was a day much anticipated. As usual, however, the excitement got the best of a few people, leading to a regrettable incident. What was it? Read

Lafayette’s Farewell Tour: Pomp, Circumstance, Before Lunch In Geneva Do you want to know what really motivates people? A deadline. And what happens when that deadline is shorter than you think? Read this week’s Carosa C

Lafayette’s Farewell Tour: Canandaigua Anxiously Waits Before Jubilation And An Elegant Supper What’s it like for a community when a rock star visits before anyone had even heard of rock and roll music? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “La

Lafayette’s Farewell Tour: Dispelling Mendon Myths When there’s not much to say about a small piece of history, how tempting is it to fill in the empty with something? Read this week’s Carosa Com