Going to the track has never been my thing. Gambling doesn't appeal to me, I don't like big crowds and I'm really distressed by the number of horses which have died this season. It's all just too much. But, I do enjoy early mornings in Saratoga. There's a simple beauty to the horses trotting around … Continue reading A Saratoga Trifecta – Track, Farmers Hardware & Violet’s
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Picturing Albany Part II
Most of the art that hung on the beautiful brick walls of Lark + Lily was curated by Ken Ragsdale. His connections in the artist community provided me the opportunity to display some truly special work. Ken did a wonderful job selecting pieces and he exposed me to numerous artists whom I'd never known before. … Continue reading Picturing Albany Part II
Picturing Albany – Part I
My time as a restaurant owner provided me with some wonderful memories, a banging wine cellar and a collection of Albany-centric art. Not a bad take away really. I've finally hung the pieces I collected and couldn't be happier with how they look on my walls. There are photographs, prints, a fine pencil drawing and … Continue reading Picturing Albany – Part I
What I learned – Charleston edition
Five hours and two quick flights later, it is possible to be parking your rental car on King Street. My curls look best when my hair is dirty and salt water and sand are my chosen hair products. Charleston has far more liberals than I expected. There were even Bernie stickers! Where to eat and … Continue reading What I learned – Charleston edition
Finding peace (and pieces) on the road
Do you ever have a day or two or three when it feels like you must be doing something right in your life? I mean, how else can you accept the good fortune that you're experiencing? It almost makes a person believe that old adage about how if you're happy inside, you're happy everywhere you … Continue reading Finding peace (and pieces) on the road
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
Day trip – Mass MoCA
Took a quick drive over to North Adams yesterday to see the Nick Cave exhibit. I mean, I had to - too many of my friends have posted pictures of the installation and I needed to see it in person. We did a loop - taking the Petersburg Pass on our way east and coming … Continue reading Day trip – Mass MoCA