A mere 18 months after purchasing our tickets, Griffin and I, at long last, drove north to catch Bono and the boys live at the Hippodrome. As I explained to G, leaving the country to see a U2 show at the ripe old age of 12, is an experience not to be belittled - nor … Continue reading Roadtrip Montreal!
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Spicy sesame noodles
my parking strip herb gardenAre you growing any herbs this year? I was on my game early and was able to get some good stuff before everything other than basil and parsley disappeared from the nearby nurseries. I finally got around to tearing up the parking strip in front of my house and put in … Continue reading Spicy sesame noodles
Commencing…
Yes, Q, I feel the same way.I'm not gifted when it comes to mathematics, (unless you need to know what 20% of a check is), but, for what I believe to be the only time ever, all three Lilly boys celebrated commencement milestones this month. First up was Q as he made the big leap … Continue reading Commencing…
Sunday Dinner – Father’s Day edition
Family dinners remain an important part of life for all of my family so for Dad's Day the plan was a shared meal on the deck. And what a spectacular day it was! The menu was cobbed together (with duct tape! Isn't that how Dads do it?) kind of last minute, but I did have … Continue reading Sunday Dinner – Father’s Day edition
My first 5K!
image: Bob Kopacimage: Bob KopacThis was actually my second 5K if you count the year I did the Freihofer's Run with my friend, Sharon. I think it was 1998 and I know I had to stop and walk once or twice before finishing in about 38 or 39 minutes. And, I believe we lubricated our … Continue reading My first 5K!
Lark Street is for Lovers – and art and kids
On Saturday I actually was able to bring my youngest child to an event on Lark Street without fear that he would be visually assaulted by public urination (no, Quinn, it isn't ok for people to pee outside. Unless they're camping, of course) or intoxicated revelers. Yes, as you could probably tell by the rainy forecast, … Continue reading Lark Street is for Lovers – and art and kids
Mountain Jammin’
me and my Laker guysA few weeks ago, I got my Groupon and picked up a ticket to the annual Mountain Jam music fest down in Hunter, N.Y. I've heard tales about the good times to be had - music until all hours, camping, rain as soon as Franti hit the stage...it sounded epic … Continue reading Mountain Jammin’
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