Have you ever ridden your bicycle for 50 miles? Well, I have - almost 3 times. The "almost" was my first attempt at the distance in 2008. I'll show you the evidence of my failure sometime - my separated right shoulder, if you're interested.Yesterday, Tom & I, along with a number of other teachers in … Continue reading Spectacular Sunday
Category: Events
Champagne on the Park
Last night I was lucky enough to attend this event in beautiful Washington Park. To me, this has become the event of Tulip Fest weekend and I really look forward to it every year. I mean, if I want to have a couple of drinks in the park, I'd much rather do it with people … Continue reading Champagne on the Park
Beautiful Washington Park
Saturday was an amazingly beautiful day and we got the family out to Washington Park in the afternoon. Spring has come rather early this year and chances are the majority of the park's tulip beds will be past peak for the annual Tulip Festival Mother's Day weekend. I shot some pictures for those of you … Continue reading Beautiful Washington Park
Wine-ing
I am feeling a bit whiny. This is primarily because I am very impatiently waiting for my Monday appointment with the ENT. I'm sorry, but 2+ weeks is a little too long to wait to find out what that thing is that is growing on my parotid gland. Since I am basically a positive person … Continue reading Wine-ing
The Kids are All Right
So, I’m reading a really good book – The Kids Are All Right. It is a memoir co-written by 4 siblings and relates their experiences after the death of their father in a car accident, followed by the death of their mother from an absolutely merciless battle with cancer. The story is set in Westchester … Continue reading The Kids are All Right
Flower Show at the NYS Museum
Can you believe that spring will be here in a month? Personally, I feel as if winter never really arrived other than a brief ultra-cold spell in January, but I am looking forward to watching things poke through the dirt in my tiny front yard. Until that day comes, however, there is the annual Flower … Continue reading Flower Show at the NYS Museum