When you’re cursing the lake effect snow, remember that our proximity to the lake is what gives us those cherries and apples that grow so well in Western New York. A mixed blessing.

Have you noticed how apple trees are getting smaller these days? The first time I saw a new orchard I thought it was grapes. Here’s a picture of an old orchard and a new orchard side by side. Kind of like a pencil sharpener next to a computer.