No notice on this really - I'm sorry! It's my fault, not Pat's. From NYS Assemblymember Pat Fahy: Local Education Forum: School districts across the region are feeling the strain of limited federal and state funding, a convoluted funding formula, and increasing testing and other state and federal mandates. To give voice to these concerns, the … Continue reading Testing – 1, 2, 3
Category: Events
Destination lame
My middle son is wrapping up his middle school academic career in a couple of weeks. There are a few events to commemorate the occasion, including a day trip to NYC, later this month. When I was in 8th grade, we also went to the city. I remember it vividly because I saw my first … Continue reading Destination lame
The ABCs of DMB
Last weekend I took my 14 y/o to SPAC to see the Dave Matthews Band. Being the glutton I am, we went both cruelly cold nights. These were his 2nd and 3rd DMB shows respectively, but his prior show had been at the Times Union Center, a much different experience than a venue like SPAC. … Continue reading The ABCs of DMB
A book, an event and an observation or two
That's what I've been up to over at Moms@Work. The book was about the benefits of allowing children room to grow without their parents obsessive intense encouragement and support. The event is a breakfast and networking opportunity on June 6th at the Desmond. Go and meet some Women@Work folks and get energized. Heroes don't always … Continue reading A book, an event and an observation or two
Everything I know about Troy, I learned from Mary Panza
Ok, maybe that isn't 100% true, but she really did get me started on my Troy education. When I first moved to Albany almost 25 years ago, I received some advice from a childhood friend regarding Troy. He said, and I quote, "Troy is the armpit of the Universe." I was uncertain exactly what that … Continue reading Everything I know about Troy, I learned from Mary Panza
Done with Mother’s Day
Screw Hallmark - as far as I'm concerned, May 5th was my ideal Mother's Day. No matter what happens next Sunday, I will cherish the day I had, from the scandalously late start to the fortified-with-an-afternoon-nap late ending - perfect! Let me be a little more specific... Saturday night, I shot a SEEN gallery down … Continue reading Done with Mother’s Day
Hand in Hand Run/Walk
Last Sunday I absolved myself for Saturday night's indulgences by participating in the Hand in Hand Run/Walk down in the Hudson Valley. Let me be honest with you, I'll pretty much take any opportunity to visit with friends in the New Paltz area to enjoy some "adults only" time, but the added bonus of a … Continue reading Hand in Hand Run/Walk
