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Codger’s Column: We’ll see

In times of anxiety, Codger recalls his father’s mantra: “Nothing is ever as good or bad as your imagination can make it.” That’s always been wise counsel for Codger, especially lately as his...

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Shelter Island Reporter column: Codger has hope

Two weeks ago, nursing distemper from the national election, Codger ran into Gordon Gooding for the first time since he won the empty seat on the Town Board. They had barely exchanged pleasantries...

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Codger’s Shelter Island Column: Hope springs …

This time, hope is 8 years old, weighs 40 pounds and is colored black, brown and white. Her name is Tess. Yes, she’s a dog. Hope is not always a dog, but a dog is always a hope. Like almost everyone...

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Codger’s column: Talking to Jules

Codger’s friend, Jules Feiffer, died six weeks ago, but they have continued talking, at least once a week, usually during their customary Sunday morning chats. Codger believes it’s essential to stay...

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Codger: Cur III concurs

Like so many people he’s been talking with lately, Codger is alarmed by the state of the nation and asks, “What should we do?” The answers have ranged from wearing a pin with the Walt Whitman line,...

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