Published author and East Rochester native Eileen Button says the theme of waiting inspired her to write the collection of personal essays featured in her book “The Waiting Place: Learning to Appreciate Life's Little Delays,” released earlier this year.
Although her own experiences inspired the stories, she says the book is not all about her.
“It encourages readers to open their eyes and see the beauty and humor hiding in their waiting places’ dusty corners,” she said.
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The Buffalo Bills will kick off training camp Friday at St. John Fisher College.
Sunday was a big day for marriage celebrations statewide. Locally, the town of Brighton and the city of Rochester had extra hours in the clerk’s office for marriage license applications, and many judges throughout the state are making themselves available for ceremonies, ready to waive the 24-hour waiting period normally associated with a marriage license.
Pick up this week's paper for these stories you'll only find in print.
Watch the calories: Hear how a string of local hotels and restaurants are adding calorie counts to menu items, and how consumers are responding.
In the spotlight: Meet 17-year-old Rhett Maiorana who's getting a taste of how local government works through his involvement with the Village Youth Advisory Council.
East Rochester historian Jim Burlingame continues his series on the days of Despatch, as told by one of its residents.
See who received a "cheer" for their good deeds, and find out how to submit your own.
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There is no better time to change our habit of reckless spending than the present. To do so will require drastic reforms in the way our government makes decisions.
