So, that's my natural hair color!The word commencement is an odd one. While it is defined as a beginning or start, it clearly is most often used to describe a ceremony which acknowledges the end of something. Seems that endings and beginnings can get all sorts of mixed up, huh?Almost exactly 20 years ago, I received my college … Continue reading Commencement – a beginning or start
Category: Events
Very nice, funny and huggable
image: http://www.prlog.orgAt least that's how my youngest described me in this year's utterly precious Mother's Day card. Yep, it's a keeper. This was my 16th Mother's Day and it contained both poignant and annoying moments. Kind of like motherhood, in general, I guess. Quinn gave me a marigold, Griffin gave me a song and dance … Continue reading Very nice, funny and huggable
Immediate impressions – Champagne on the Park
Stunning setting. Beautiful people. Delicious food. Great vibe. Rocking music. And a young man who made me feel like Gina Davis in Thelma and Louise. Ah, Albany,I love you!
Pink House Pottery
NOT Janine's real house! image: http://www.atopdoll.comWhen Janine and Matt had their DelSo residence painted last year I wondered if that shade of pink was reeaally what they were going for. Once their daughter was born, however, I understood. Paint your house pink and you will have a girl baby - even after two boy babies! … Continue reading Pink House Pottery
Dining Out for Life
image:http://blog.timesunion.com/tablehoppingAfter an inexcusable length of time, I finally got to Mingle last week. The stars aligned and I was unexpectedly free and there was a seat available at All Over Albany's table - perfect! I've been inside the restaurant since it became this more recent incarnation, but hadn't seen things going full throttle. It was … Continue reading Dining Out for Life
Pink Party 2012
You'd think that after attending the last three of these events I'd know precisely what to expect - attractive men and women clad in various shades of pink having a good time for a good cause. I always see someone I haven't seen in years, the beverages usually lean more to vodka than cava and … Continue reading Pink Party 2012
Cantastic!
peacockWe finally got down to the New York State Museum yesterday afternoon to check out their Canstruction exhibit. This "zoo" display is comprised of a dozen or so animals constructed completely from canned food items and is remarkably cool and creative. The exhibit is only up until Thursday, April 26th at 3pm, so you need … Continue reading Cantastic!