Tonawanda News Lifestyle

Stories from the neighborhood, and the concentration camp

2012-05-21T03:57:00-04:00

The person with a haunted past is a familiar and reliable trope in literature and film, and perhaps all of us have something about which to be haunted. A book by Lewiston resident Joseph Leary, “Klara,” sharply explains a story of past misdeeds in a well-written and evocative novel.

Some tips for the fathers-to-be

2012-05-21T03:57:00-04:00

All of a sudden, I’m getting to feel like a bit of an ol’ pro at this fatherhood thing.

Clueless and late to the garden party

2012-05-21T03:57:00-04:00

The more I get into this whole gardening thing, the more I realize how much I don’t know.

It started not long after I finished my first “Clueless Gardener” column, when I walked into a store with the idea of making some gardening purchases. Seeds, I thought. Maybe some plants to transplant. But mainly, seeds. That’s kind of the point of a garden, right?

Easy ways to enrich your pet's life and help the environment

2012-05-21T03:57:00-04:00

The day has come were my finely articulated words have been placed on the bottom of my bird cage to be soiled upon. Sure, it was funny when it was Joe Biden’s face or another writer’s work. But mine? So cruel. So proud.

All that glimmers

2012-03-08T11:44:46-05:00

Even during a drizzly February day, Gleam & Glimmer Stained Glass Studio is full of light.
It shines through the stained glass pieces in the front of the Webster Street shop, glances off mosaics and jewelry and lands on the works in progress in the studio area, where students can learn to create their own multi-colored art.
That’s exactly the way co-owner Suzanne Todaro likes it.

HAYNES: Sizing up the Oscars

2012-02-25T22:58:13-05:00

The big show is tonight and for the first time in my life, I have managed to catch every single movie nominated for the best picture award.

COLUMN: Make your popcorn red carpet-worthy

2012-02-25T22:53:48-05:00

Annual movie award shows are the perfect excuse for hosting a party.

HAYNES: Celebrating the Oscars with a little 'Help' in the kitchen

2012-02-25T22:53:04-05:00

Someone's gotta do it

2011-12-28T00:43:56-05:00

Even though it's Christmas, emergency and health personnel still have to work

Celebrating another winter holiday, with lights

2011-12-28T00:42:10-05:00

Jewish community observing fifth day of eight-day festival of Hanukkah.