I was a little worried about December. The holiday stuff was firmly in hand - presents had been purchased, cards ordered, the boys had even selected the Christmas Eve menu (ham and a roasted chicken) and theme (festive party in the afternoon), but the first day was rough. Here's what happened after I went ahead … Continue reading Fits and starts and finishes
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Bethlehem Turkey Trot
We've already established that Thanksgiving can mean a lot of things to different people For some, the holiday tradition may include a physical activity to stimulate the appetite or to help eliminate some stress. There are a number of morning races in the region, but I opted for the Delmar version because it is fairly … Continue reading Bethlehem Turkey Trot
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving was always my favorite holiday. I loved the smells that wafted through the house gently waking me with the promise of turkey, to be followed by pie. No two Thanksgivings were precisely the same, the faces around the table varied, but there was a familiar quality to the day - watching the parade while … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
Black Forest Bastards
Decisions, decisions...No, I'm not talking about my brother and myself - I'm referring to the cakes I made recently. Last weekend I spent some time with a group of very old friends celebrating my brother's birthday on the fantastic date of 11/11/11. The birthday boy has a large, comfortable home and a liquor cabinet which … Continue reading Black Forest Bastards
Built
who doesn't love a luminaria?For the second year in a row, I volunteered to pour wine last night at the Historic Albany Foundation's annual event, Built. This silent auction and art exhibit highlights the use of vacant buildings in Albany and is a wonderful fundraiser, as well as being a really fun night. Mark Brogna, … Continue reading Built
Scariest things at Fright Fest
Yesterday afternoon the boys and I headed up to the Great Escape's Fright Fest in an attempt to get into the spirit of Halloween. We had been persuaded to buy season's passes for 2012 by what seemed to be a pretty good deal - $49.95 per person with free parking for the year along with … Continue reading Scariest things at Fright Fest
Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2007
Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2007
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