The Bradford Era

I am so tired! But it is a good tired. Yesterday on the road, I wanted to call it “exhaustion,” but that’s such a negative word, especially where ther...

PORTVILLE, N.Y. — Writers always hope for readers and for columnists, that hope is someone will identify with what they offer. This is known as “the u...

PORTVILLE, N.Y. — I was one of those strange kids in high school who could write well over the mandatory composition word count in English class. I di...

PORTVILLE, N.Y. — In our culture and society, certain words, phrases and ideas come and go. One I’ve been noticing lately is the notion of being seen ...

I hate waiting. That isn’t an especially healthy attitude, I know. The funny thing is those who are impatient about waiting seem to find themselves wi...

PORTVILLE, N.Y. — February is Rare Disease Awareness month. The upcoming week has been declared Rare Disease Awareness week, with Rare Disease Day bei...

PORTVILLE, N.Y. — Have you ever thought about the innovations and gadgets surrounding us? I know, my mind slips down some strange alleys, but think ab...