Express Scripts Dispute Benefits Walgreens Customers

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. There’s a silver lining to every cloud. Last year, contract negotiations between Express Scripts, a pharmaceutical benefit manager, and Walgreens, the nationwide pharmacy store fell through. This means that people on Express Scripts plans are no [...]

Central New York: Top Ten Places to Live

This was certainly news to me, especially in light of some news a few years ago that showed Central New York as one of the highest taxed in the entire nation. Central New York is beautiful. We have plenty of water (probably too much!) but not enough sunshine; it’s quiet living here, but the larger [...]

Don’t Close the Herkimer Home!

According to WKTV, New York State lawmakers are considering closing the Herkimer Home– a NYS park and a member of the National Register of Historic Places– permanently. I’ve written extensively about Nicholas Herkimer and the Herkimer Home and his background. I find it unconscionable that the state would permanently close this park. It costs the [...]

It’s “Learn to Ski” Month!

Well well well. I had no idea that January was our official New York State “Learn to Ski” month! But when I think about it, it sure makes a lot of sense [inject twinge of sarcasm]. Good thing it’s not in July…. haha! Although we HAVE had snow in July on rare occasion! And not [...]

Travel Safety Tip: Update the GPS System!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me. All opinions are 100% mine. Before you go out on your next travel excursion, BE SURE to update your GPS unit, both the handheld unit and the car unit. It is very important. Summer is a high travel time, but it is also a busy time for [...]

The List of New York State Parks to Be Closed

I have not heard much of anything since Governor Paterson announced in February that New York State government would be closing 41 state parks and historic sites. Is this really going to happen? In February, Governor David A. Paterson had issued the following statement: “New York faces an historic fiscal crisis of unprecedented magnitude. It [...]

Central Leatherstocking Region Name Changed to “Central New York”: My Opinion

It’s official. The unifying regional name for Oneida, Madison, Chenango, Broome, Otsego, Schoharie, and Montgomery counties– Central Leatherstocking region– has been changed by the New York Legislature to “Central New York.” Sure, Central New York is more efficient, more economical, more utilitarian, but this is what makes the changeover sad. Who knew what “leatherstocking” referred [...]

The Spotlight is on New York Traveler!

Hey! I’ve been interviewed by Road Trip Journal! If you’ve ever wondered about the lady behind the stories here (that’s me!), check out the interview. Road Trip Journal is an awesome site, too!

New York State to Consider Closing Parks

Not good news. We all know that New York State is financially strapped, and the signs of bankruptcy have been evident for years; New York State government has had years to resolve the problem, but hadn’t. Now, suddenly, the state wants to slash everything. In the big scramble to remain solvent, Governor Paterson is considering [...]

Cellphone Radiation in the News

Perhaps my most important travel accessory (next to my car) is my cellphone. I have really come to rely on my cellphone when I travel. Not only can I call home with it, but I can check admission hours and prices while on the road for those traveling whims that we sometimes get. I keep [...]

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