While the 11th month of the year contains merely a single day for us to officially express our thanks, I feel compelled to acknowledge my appreciation for the past 30 days. What an amazing month November was! The warmer than usual weather provided the perfect backdrop to 30 days of fun and productivity - one … Continue reading Thankful for November
Category: birthdays
I got a restaurant for my birthday!!!
Ok, so maybe I didn't actually get a restaurant for my birthday, but I (along with the rest of you lucky Capital District denizens) did get a great new dining option. The Capital City Gastropub opened for business last night and it truly felt like a gift. This place rocks! Yes, yes, I work for … Continue reading I got a restaurant for my birthday!!!
45 Things I’ve learned this year
1. I prefer my surgery with local anaesthesia.2. There is a huge difference between having one's heart broken and having your ego stomped on. The first situation requires time to heal, the later demands a realistic examination of what the relationship really meant means.3. Part time parenting is the dirty little secret of divorce. … Continue reading 45 Things I’ve learned this year
Birthday Friends
For about 30 years I've exchanged birthday wishes with my dear friend, Brian, who had the courtesy of being born a day before me, thus ensuring he will always be my elder. Through the years there have been cards exchanged, in person, via traditional mail, and online. Almost every year we have spoken on both … Continue reading Birthday Friends
Warning! Birthday week has officially begun…
Yasmine and I slapped hands in the corner tonight and, as a tag team of birthday celebrants, officially transitioned (in my mind, at least) from her birthday to mine. Or, at a minimum, we agreed to share the next few days as mutual birthday space or something like that. Bottom line: this entire week will … Continue reading Warning! Birthday week has officially begun…
AOA 3rd Birthday Party
What a great party! Wednesday night, Mary and Greg hosted a fun party at The Point on upper Madison Avenue, and going out on a limb, I'd say a good time was had by all. Lots of other more fussy and thorough bloggers have covered the finer details, especially the cheese selection and the paella. … Continue reading AOA 3rd Birthday Party
Pool Party!
You try wrangling 10 boys in a pool for a picture! One of the challenges of parenthood is making decisions on the behalf of another living, breathing human being. I mean, seriously, there’s quite a bit of pressure from the very beginning. Consider the naming process or the choice of a pediatrician – there’s lots … Continue reading Pool Party!
