http://cnylink.com/blogs Abbey Woodcock is the editor of the Oneida Press. en-us 60 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:16:38 -0800 Figuring it all out You may have never heard of the name Shepard Fairey, but I guarantee you know him. Fairey is the artist that created the iconic “HOPE” image of President Barack Obama. The image http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1234275398 http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1234275398 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:48:59 -0800 Figuring it all out One of the NFL’s commitment to kids is its “PLAY 60” initiative, which encourages kids to be active for at least 60 minutes per day. I know I’m only 24, but my how things http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1233071339 http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1233071339 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:22:49 -0800 Figuring it all out Editor’s note: During production of this week’s edition of the Oneida Press, I found out that my grandfather Calvin Janes, a lifelong resident of Durhamville had passed away. http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1230916969 http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1230916969 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:22:59 -0800 Figuring it all out I have only been a member of one union in my working life. While employed at the Buffalo Sabres, merchandise workers organized to fight drastic pay cuts while the Sabres were http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1230049379 http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1230049379 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:10:07 -0800 Figuring it all out When I was in high school I decided to start a new family tradition. I wasn’t sure if I had the authority to do this, but I did. I went to Oneida High School but was friends http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1228842607 http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1228842607 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:02:27 -0800 Figuring it all out Varsity cheerleading was the only sport I was ever cut from. I guess I wasn't peppy enough. Plus I never understood the phrase "school spirit," but I think I had it. In http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1228183347 http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1228183347 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:08:15 -0800 Figuring it all out Even at the busiest common council meeting, there are only 20 to 30 people in attendance. This is in a city of 10,000. The vast majority of people get the information they need http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1226333295 http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1226333295 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:07:23 -0800 Figuring it all out This past weekend I celebrated my marriage with friends and family from all over the country. I was so excited to have this time with them, but don’t worry, I’m not going to go http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1226333243 http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1226333243 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:05:15 -0800 Figuring it all out There are a lot of jobs out that where political conversation is considered taboo. Unfortunately, a newspaper editor is not one of those jobs. It is a constant topic of the http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1226333115 http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1226333115 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:06:52 -0800 Figuring it all out It wasn’t until college that I actually met someone that knew someone that was in a real gang. I know at Oneida High School (or maybe the middle school), we couldn’t wear http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1225814812 http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1225814812 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:36:59 -0700 Figuring it all out This may be politically incorrect and stereotypical, but what is with men and moving? I have moved four times in the last five years, plus helped dozens of friends and relatives. http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1223307419 http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1223307419 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:13:43 -0700 Figuring it all out I've been watching the news and listening about all the troubles in Wall Street. If it wasn't on TV constantly, I probably wouldn't know. I don't turn to the money sections in http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1221750823 http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1221750823 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:55:49 -0700 Figuring it all out Four-thirty in the morning is a scary time for me. It’s generally the time I get up and leave for work on Mondays and Tuesdays, Eagle’s production days. I don’t mind getting http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1221580549 http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1221580549 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:25:35 -0700 Figuring it all out I hate politics. I didn't and still don't know who I'm voting for, but up until now, Obama had my attention. I'm not saying he had my vote, but honestly the thought of another http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1220030735 http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1220030735 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:18:51 -0700 Figuring it all out I have a lot of goals in life. Since last week I’ve aspired to be a gymnast, a synchronized diver and as my sister calls it, a “ribbon on a stick” performer. I’ve always had http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1219677531 http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1219677531 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:57:15 -0700 Figuring it all out Some guys like cars. They like to fix them, change the oil, trick them out. My husband loves computers. He would rather spend a Saturday defragging than almost anything. He made http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1219262235 http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1219262235 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:12:57 -0700 Figuring it all out I love the Olympics and I don’t know many people who don’t. The flags and the torches and the opening ceremonies, which the Chinese really kicked up a notch — not to mention http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1219162377 http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1219162377 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:36:13 -0700 Figuring it all out The other day on my way to work I stopped at Dunkin’ Donuts. My normal routine on Tuesdays (production day) has been to leave for work around 4:30 a.m. I get to Canastota around http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1218472573 http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1218472573 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:42:41 -0700 Figuring it all out Many authors have said that writing a book is like raising a child. You create it, refine it, love it and send it off into the big, cruel world. I’ve always liked that analogy. http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1217616161 http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1217616161 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:03:03 -0700 Figuring it all out Being the oldest of four has a lot of ups. I got to be the babysitter (the boss), I got to do things first, I was considered 'responsible.' Of all these things, I recently learned http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1217296983 http://cnylink.com/blogs/awoodcock/view_blog.php?blog_id=1217296983