Southern Tier humorist Jim Pfiffer shares how squirrels are driving his dog nuts!

Give humor columnist and menace to society, Jim "Pfif-daddy" Pfiffer, a pie to his puss at a local fundraiser Wed., Sept. 27 in Elmira.

Humorist Jim Pfiffer bemoans a staple of the highway construction scene, traffic cones. Read all about it at STL's Comedy Shop.

Elmira funnyman Jim Pfiffer marvels at becoming an old fogey in his latest humor column. Read it here.

Elmira humorist Jim Pfiffer ponders turning 69 and the passing of time in his latest column. Illustration by Filomena Jack.

This is the first of a two-part post about humorist Jim Pfiffer's new puppy, and how he's changed the lives AND carpets of Jim's family.

Part II of humorist Jim Pfiffer's saga of Kody, the puppy that his wife, Shelley, and Jim adopted.

Humorist Jim Pfiffer laments losing his mi-, er ... memory, as he ages, in his latest column. Illustrated by Filomena Jack.

Humorist Jim Pfiffer does a deep dive into linguistics with a study of a helluva place. Illustration by Filomena Jack.

Humor columnist Jim Pfiffer celebrates the return of vinyl and shares some of his favorite (and not so fave) tunes.

Cat's vibe is one of gratitude as she reflects on a few of the things she's grateful for as 2022 comes to an end.

Southern Tier Life features stories about the people, places, businesses and culture of this unique and idyllic western NYS region.

Find out what's new on the Southern Tier Life website in July from Managing Editor Catherine White.

It’s summer! That means more bear sightings for folks who enjoy the outdoors. Humorist Jim Pfiffer has tips on how to handle an encounter.

Elmira humorist Jim Pfiffer shares recollections of the GOOD times the 1972 flood brought to the Southern Tier. like new job opportunities.

Southern Tier Life Managing Editor Catherine White highlights some of the stories featured in June.

Elmira humorist Jim Pfiffer imagines a fishing conversation between Mark Twain's most famous characters, Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer.

Elmira humorist Jim Pfiffer marvels at the changes in stereo sound systems.

While Cat White had lots going on in May, she was preoccupied by recent tragic events in New York and Texas that continue to plague America.

Elmira humorist Jim Pfiffer is ready for grilling season, but is grilling season (and the local fire department) ready for Jim?