Thoughts, experiences and adventures from a resident of DelSo aka Delaware Avenue South in Albany, N.Y.
When was the last time you went shopping for shorts? Personally, I think it’s been a while because what I’m seeing, in the very limited number of stores I’ve visited, has been more than a little surprising. First - the styles I’m seeing are not particularly appealing. Either they’re too short, too bougie or too … Continue reading Coming up short
During a pause in my preparations for Maine, I thought of some info to share with you about a few spots closer to home. In the past week or so, I’ve ventured slightly south to hit up a couple of cool places, some new, some well established, of which you should be aware. First up … Continue reading Take me to the river(towns!)
My history with the state of Maine is limited and not all together positive. Even though it’s been close to 25 years since I visited Portland and Camden on a decades ago anniversary weekend, I’ve retained a few distinct impressions from that trip. It’s far, like really far. I remember thinking that the license plate … Continue reading Maine, man
Last week, the day after the two day heat wave broke, friends and I headed north to Saratoga to spend a few hours on the water. Unlike in years past when we launched from the Kayak Shack on the Fish Creek, we set off from Lake Lonely Waterspots, an unassuming marina with access to both … Continue reading A Lake Lonely paddle with friends
It’s been a while since I’ve written anything about the current state of this country and the global impact of the worst president ever. That isn’t because I stopped paying attention or have been lobotomized to the state of a MAGA believer or have simply forgotten my opposition to this regime. Oh, no. That’s not … Continue reading You’ve been Donned
One of the things I’ve recently noticed about my personal aging process, is that my coloring has changed. My hair, eyes and skin tone have all evolved into new and unexpected shades. I think the most dramatic alteration for me to accept and internalize has been the gradual change in my hair color. I am … Continue reading True colors
Since my divorce nearly 15 years ago, I haven’t wore rings very often. Beyond a tricolored three ring band, and my engagement ring and Tiffany anniversary band, that I occasionally wear because I love them, my hands generally remain unadorned. And I’m perfectly ok with that. Most of the time. Sometimes, though, I feel a … Continue reading Manifesting a ring
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