INVERNESS, Scotland (AP) — As we crossed the Kessock Bridge into the rolling hills outside Inverness, green fields of early-spring barley still had months to grow until harvest. The grain will be sent to a nearby malting factory and eventually made into whisky at some of Scotland’s 150-plus ...

I have seen and been around many others in my lifetime, some who have been closer than others for obvious reasons, but there are hundreds of reasons, maybe thousands, and roles in life that seem to have the words mother, mom, or any other matriarchal noun attached to them, noting how special ...

It’s amazing to come home from a trip a better physical specimen than when you left. It wasn’t a spa vacation. I was lucky enough to return to Paris this past week. I offer tours there once a year—small group—only eight people—and it’s always wonderful to be there. First and ...

I get a bang out of advertisements for “Special Occasions.” Restaurants, wedding venues, florists, greeting cards – each market their goods to help us celebrate. We all have birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, and other special days in our lives tugging at our heartstrings. But at my age? ...

A new collaboration among county agencies to help people in severe situations will soon be underway, thanks in part to leadership by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Starting May 14, a group called the “Situation Table” will begin meeting weekly. Their focus is to identify ...

People can relate more to frustrating events and situations. That’s what Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias said. And talking about his frustrations is part of the reason why the comedian is so successful. Iglesias was at the National Comedy Center Thursday to dedicate his new exhibit which ...