One of my sons asked me the other day who drinks more beer, the Irish or the Germans. Being the product of a German mother and an Irish father makes me an authority in his eyes, I suppose. My best answer was it depends what month of the year it is - and October belongs … Continue reading (An estimated) 8,000 people, 400 kegs and a dozen dachshunds – It must be Oktoberfest!
Category: Events
When a house is a home
The other night I attended my oldest son's annual Open House at Albany High School. He's a sophomore this year so I didn't have the same sense of urgency to go as I did last fall when he was a mere freshman. Despite my strong desire to stay at home to watch the Yankees play, … Continue reading When a house is a home
Florence + the Machine – SPAC, 9/16/12
Last weekend may have been one of the best weekends ever. The weather was outstanding, the Wine Bar was beautifully busy, Lark Fest was once again a joy, and I got to take my middle son to SPAC to close out the season. Yep, pretty friggin' awesome. When the show was first announced, I decided a … Continue reading Florence + the Machine – SPAC, 9/16/12
My first 10K or, I run for donuts
On a recent morning that could only be described as glorious, I ran my first 10K. Slowly. I was kind of nervous about it since my body has continued to feel uncomfortable (polite euphemism for pain) from my tailbone/glute issues, and I really wanted to run the entire 10K even though there was a 5K … Continue reading My first 10K or, I run for donuts
Lark Fest
Sixteen years ago, Lark Fest fell on my 30th birthday. I remember it was a beautiful late summer day, mild and sunny. My two best girlfriends had come to visit for the weekend and I was excited about so many things in my life. I was spending the day with my friends and sharing "my" … Continue reading Lark Fest
Treetops to Rooftops – 5K
image: Bob KopacLast Saturday, on what may have been the most beautiful morning of June, a couple of friends and I ran the 4th edition of the Treetops to Rooftops 5K in the lower Hudson Valley. Or, to be more precise, over the Hudson River via the Walkway over the Hudson. In 2011, this race … Continue reading Treetops to Rooftops – 5K
Mountain Jam 2012
For the second consecutive year, I headed down to Hunter Mountain to meet the guys and drink beer listen to some music. Although I didn't commit to getting a ticket until midweek, I had been eyeing the schedule for months. I ultimately decided that Sunday's lineup was the most appealing to me despite my interest … Continue reading Mountain Jam 2012
