The Washington Post had an interesting article last month about the prevalence of marijuana smoke in our country's capital now that recreational marijuana use has been legalized. The aroma of marijuana is unexpectedly filling the air in neighborhoods considered to be conservative, places like Georgetown and "even in the suburbs of Bethesda." The writer interviews … Continue reading Lighting up – smoking pot and being a white supremacist
Category: Albany
Catching a Lyft to see the Shakes
Following what may have been the best June ever and a July that was fantastic, August has started with a bang! Last night I had a primo Albany evening - drinks with friends, a concert that was beyond all expectations and a late night walk around the Empire State Plaza. Plus, there was the bonus … Continue reading Catching a Lyft to see the Shakes
(My own)National Night Out
Tonight, August 1st is National Night Out (NNO). There are all sorts of cool things going on around our pretty little city and I hope that you'll get to enjoy some of the planned events. I scored a ticket yesterday for tonight's Alabama Shakes show at the Palace, so I'll be missing the celebration. Or, … Continue reading (My own)National Night Out
Signs, signs, everywhere there’s signs
Things are amping up here in Albany as the September mayoral primary approaches. Of course, the winner of the primary in our fair city is the de facto winner of the election. That's just how things work in our overwhelmingly democratic capital city. I've noticed while driving and running around town that there are a … Continue reading Signs, signs, everywhere there’s signs
Turn the page
As of 4:55 on a Wednesday in June, I no longer belong to the ranks of business owner - and it feels great. The transaction was as low-key and undramatic as are all of the involved parties. The deal was put together without realtor representation and the terms were easily agreed upon with minimal negotiation. … Continue reading Turn the page
3 nights, 3 burgers
It’s been a weird week. I’ve consistently been one day ahead of the calendar, thinking today was tomorrow, and each time I mentally corrected myself, I was disappointed to find myself a day “behind.” See? This is what happens when I have too much free time - I can't keep track of it. While concluding … Continue reading 3 nights, 3 burgers
PS L+L v2
I've written before about some of what I've learned from owning a business, specifically a restaurant. I recently reread that piece and, while every single thing I said at that time remains true, I was struck more by what I didn't say. It was pretty friggin vague in a lot of ways. I went into … Continue reading PS L+L v2
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