It has been a very odd week. And I'm not complaining. Did you know that in the not too distant past I thought every day of my life was going to be the same as yesterday? I had a sad, sad feeling that the next 30 years of my life were going to be coasting … Continue reading Let’s see about the go see
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Strawberry Field Forever
In case you don't know, I love baked goods. Cookies are one of my favorite things to snack on, especially with a tall glass of cold milk, but I've pretty much been disappointed by the cupcakes I've tried around town. I don't really understand why they have to be filled with artificial ingredients and the … Continue reading Strawberry Field Forever
The weekend that was…and what a weekend it was!
Wow - upstate NY, what's good? Oh, you want to show me all weekend long? You're on! Friday afternoon began post-work, when I picked up my race packet for Saturday's 15th annual Last Run 5k. The process was well organized and the volunteers were friendly and helpful. Swag in hand, I headed to the Shaker Meeting … Continue reading The weekend that was…and what a weekend it was!
Winter Wonder Lark
Just in case you haven't had your fill of half-naked folks running down Lark Street, a few of my shots are below. It was a great day of fun, charity and local shopping. Who says Lark Street isn't wholesome?Pics from the TU's Seen Gallery (not mine)All Over Albany's archive of photos
Admit 2
or perhaps I should say two admissions. This weekend, for the first time ever, I agreed to be described with two adjectives I generally wouldn't use to describe myself. At least not publicly. The first was at a party last night. The house was cozy with food and beverages and many familiar faces. It was … Continue reading Admit 2
Fits and starts and finishes
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
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