Apr 8, 20233 minSouthern Tier Comedy ShopHumorist Jim Pfiffer does a deep dive into linguistics with a study of a helluva place. Illustration by Filomena Jack.
Apr 4, 20234 minSouthern Tier Comedy ShopHumor columnist Jim Pfiffer celebrates the return of vinyl and shares some of his favorite (and not so fave) tunes.
Jul 3, 20224 minYes, bears do poop in the woods, and you will too if you meet one and piss it offIt’s summer! That means more bear sightings for folks who enjoy the outdoors. Humorist Jim Pfiffer has tips on how to handle an encounter.
Jun 26, 20224 minFrom Flood Water to Scotch and WaterElmira humorist Jim Pfiffer shares recollections of the GOOD times the 1972 flood brought to the Southern Tier. like new job opportunities.
Jun 19, 20225 minSaying goodbye to my best friendElmira writer Jim Pfiffer shares loving memories of his best friend and bestest girl, Sammy in this week's column.
Jun 12, 20224 minHuck and Tom ponder ‘bout worm fishin’ on the ChemungElmira humorist Jim Pfiffer imagines a fishing conversation between Mark Twain's most famous characters, Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer.
Jun 5, 20223 minSpeaking of speakers, they’ve gone from gigantic to tinyElmira humorist Jim Pfiffer marvels at the changes in stereo sound systems.
May 29, 20223 minMy 3 steps to charcoal grilling: stop, drop & roll!Elmira humorist Jim Pfiffer is ready for grilling season, but is grilling season (and the local fire department) ready for Jim?
May 22, 20223 minDogs unleash their advice on lifeElmira humorist Jim Pfiffer has had pet dogs all his life. This week he shares some of the lessons he's learned from his fur buddies.
May 8, 20224 minWhatever happened to school dances?Elmira humorist Jim Pfiffer wonders what the heck happened to school dances?
May 1, 20223 minThe older I get, the longer it takesElmira humorist Jim Pfiffer explores one of the frustrations men have with aging.