Months after I first aspired to it, I finally found someone available and willing to take a longish full moon run. We got lucky with the weather as well as the brightness of the moon and had an inspiring, awesome run. Let me share the experience and challenging route we mostly enjoyed. We left my … Continue reading Full moon run – at last!
Category: Delaware Avenue
(Comm)unity doesn’t mean monopoly
During my run the other night I got to thinking about a new building being constructed on New Scotland Avenue. I think the previous building on this particular lot was affiliated with a house of worship, and this new construction is a church, I believe. What strikes me each time I run by, is the … Continue reading (Comm)unity doesn’t mean monopoly
The Cheese Traveler’s Grand Opening Extravaganza!
There was nothing I didn't like during my brief visit at my neighborhood's newest destination - The Cheese Traveler. The joint was jumping with a literal crowd of people - awesome! I saw a number of familiar faces; including newly elected Assembly Representative, Pat Fahy, and independent business owners Nick and Britin from All Good … Continue reading The Cheese Traveler’s Grand Opening Extravaganza!
Don’t fence me in
Running around my neighborhood and the Whitehall Road area, I notice things. It is amazing how no two runs are exactly the same because there's always something new or different to mentally note. We've been so fortunate that all of the additions (The Cheese Traveler, All Good Bakers, the newish branch of the public library, … Continue reading Don’t fence me in
Living La Vida Local
A typical autumn Saturday... A cold morning moderated by sunshine and running around a field. Then it was off to All Good Bakers... ...for a couple of tasty baguettes to accompany the fantastic cheese I selected from my new neighbor, The Cheese Traveler. I went with a raw cow's milk washed rind (washed with beer!) … Continue reading Living La Vida Local
If I were mayor – crosswalk etiquette
To me, living in a city means not always relying upon a car to get my errands done. As a matter of fact, my favorite days are those when I don't have to even get in my car. I've noticed there are some problems when negotiating one's way around Albany on foot - namely cars … Continue reading If I were mayor – crosswalk etiquette
Light(en) up
image: edia.treehugger.comAfter a day booked so full of errands and chores that the only thing I didn't schedule was time to breath, I took a long run tonight. There were moments when I knew I needed to take a break and walk, but I didn't. The route I took was a new one to me … Continue reading Light(en) up
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