Author Archives: burlcohistorian

by Joseph M. Laufer The recent Papal Conclave and installation of Pope Francis provided an opportunity to get back to writing another chapter in my life adventure. My take on the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI is probably a little … Continue reading →

NOTE: 54 pictures have been integrated into this narrative.  Most pictures can be enlarged for viewing by clicking on them one or more times. by Joe Laufer For 12 days at the end of October, 2012, I had an opportunity to … Continue reading →

By Joseph M. Laufer PLEASE NOTE: YOU CAN ENLARGE MOST OF THE PICTURES THROUGHOUT THIS BLOG BY SIMPLY CLICKING ON THEM The first time I laid eyes on Raquette Lake was in the Summer of 1956.  I had completed my … Continue reading →

by Joe Laufer When I started this chronicle of my life, I indicated that I decided not to create it in chronological order, but to make themed entries as the spirit moved me.  Earlier I described the first three years … Continue reading →

By Joe Laufer NOTE: BY CLICKING ON ANY PICTURE YOU CAN ENLARGE IT FOR A BETTER VIEW.      If there was any one “premiere” destination on my “Bucket List” it had to be Machu Picchu.  It seems to be right … Continue reading →

by Joe Laufer (Note: Pictures can be enlarged by clicking on them) Little Boy lost, In search of little boy found – you go a wondering, wandering, stumbling, tumbling round, round.  When will you find what’s on the tip of … Continue reading →

by Joe Laufer I was three-and-a-half when I was told I had a new baby brother.  No, I don’t actually remember that — but I do remember growing up with a younger brother and sister. For the next 9 years, … Continue reading →

By Joe Laufer Having had four children go through a “typical” college experience, with all its distractions, socialization, adventures and excitement, I wanted to share with them a description of a very “non-typical” college experience that they may find incredible, … Continue reading →