There's no place like ___________. _________ for the holidays._________ is where the heart is.Each of these phrases suggest that home is a place, something with a distinct location, probably with a zip code. At this time of the year our thoughts often turn to that place as we plan where we are going to spend our … Continue reading Home…
Category: Albany
The weekend that was…and what a weekend it was!
Wow - upstate NY, what's good? Oh, you want to show me all weekend long? You're on! Friday afternoon began post-work, when I picked up my race packet for Saturday's 15th annual Last Run 5k. The process was well organized and the volunteers were friendly and helpful. Swag in hand, I headed to the Shaker Meeting … Continue reading The weekend that was…and what a weekend it was!
Winter Wonder Lark
Just in case you haven't had your fill of half-naked folks running down Lark Street, a few of my shots are below. It was a great day of fun, charity and local shopping. Who says Lark Street isn't wholesome?Pics from the TU's Seen Gallery (not mine)All Over Albany's archive of photos
The Art of Running in the Rain
Fun as a kid ~ fun as an adultThere was a time when I only was able to run on flat roads. I sought out routes that consisted of level surfaces avoiding even the slightest incline. Then I ran in the hills of Palm Springs and realized that scrambling over rocks and gaining elevation added … Continue reading The Art of Running in the Rain
Admit 2
or perhaps I should say two admissions. This weekend, for the first time ever, I agreed to be described with two adjectives I generally wouldn't use to describe myself. At least not publicly. The first was at a party last night. The house was cozy with food and beverages and many familiar faces. It was … Continue reading Admit 2
Cheesecake Machismo
Are words even required?A couple of months ago (where does the time go?!?), I attended a fundraiser at LaSerre for the Starlight Children's Foundation and succesfully bid on a couple of items in the silent auction. For some ridiculously inexpensive price, I scored a basket, donated by Cheesecake Machismo, which contained a pound of coffee ("Make your own damn … Continue reading Cheesecake Machismo
Built
who doesn't love a luminaria?For the second year in a row, I volunteered to pour wine last night at the Historic Albany Foundation's annual event, Built. This silent auction and art exhibit highlights the use of vacant buildings in Albany and is a wonderful fundraiser, as well as being a really fun night. Mark Brogna, … Continue reading Built