Tag Archives: New York State

Run Across New York

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Don Watkins

Be part of a once in a lifetime chance to run across New York State. Many races have been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic so this might be your one chance to compete this year with thousands of other … Continue reading →

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Essential Workers – owed so much by so many

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Don Watkins

This wonderful video tribute to the heroes of New York came from Governor Cuomo’s nightly email. Andrew Cuomo has been a phenomenal leader who has inspired others to give of themselves. New York is a beacon of freedom and and … Continue reading →

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Socially distanced but spiritually connected

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Don Watkins

Everytime I listen to New York States Governor Andrew Cuomo I come away relaxed. He’s a leader in a time of crisis. New York is a big state and I’m a long way from the New York City which is … Continue reading →

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A snowy evening

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Don Watkins

Last night my wife left for an overnight with our daughter. The mission for them is Christmas shopping. Whenever I ask my wife what she’d like for Christmas, the answer is, “don’t buy me any clothes,” or “I don’t need … Continue reading →

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Lady of the Genesee

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Don Watkins

I began my day driving to nearby Olean to the Verizon Wireless store. I was returning one phone and exchanging it for another. When I finished it was 10:40 am and I thought with luck I can get to Mt. … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual | Tagged Abbey of the Genesee, contemplative, Marian, Mt. Irenaeus, New York State, Olean, Piffard | Leave a comment

Gus Macker Tournament

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Don Watkins

This weekend our family spent much of the weekend in Hornell, New York at the annual Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Our son Devin has competed in many of these events over the past ten to twelve years. This weekend … Continue reading →

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Picnic

Posted on October 8, 2007 by Don Watkins

This afternoon my wife and I got in our PT Cruiser and drove down the road to Salamanca, New York in the general direction of Allegany State Park. On the way there we stopped at Subway for what we call … Continue reading →

Tagged Allegany State Park, contemplative, family, New York State | 2 Comments