Last week I was lucky enough to host my Uncle and Aunt. They were touring New England in that wonderful way that tourists seem to do, but most Americans don't, visiting cities and sites scattered around multiple states and racking up more than 2500 miles on their rental car. Because of my crazy schedule, we … Continue reading Deutschland on the Hudson
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A sweet day
When I finally sat down on the couch last evening, I couldn't help but exclaim "I'm sitting down!" It seemed like a long time coming. It had been a wonderfully, full and satisfying three-day weekend and I felt well-prepared for what promises to be another overflowing with appointments, meetings and commitments week. Monday was an … Continue reading A sweet day
50 ways to leave your 40s
Run a half marathon. Check out the sales at Macy's. Buy nothing. You really don't need a thing. Have dinner out. Get a pedicure. Go to bed early. Eat a delicious salad. Take a run. Have a beer. And a shot. Laze in bed an extra 20 minutes. Feed the birds. Put on a pretty … Continue reading 50 ways to leave your 40s
Anniversary dinner
Anniversary: a date that is remembered or celebrated because a special or notable event occurred on that date in a previous year Yesterday was my 22nd wedding anniversary. I've been divorced for 5 years, so there weren't any cards or flowers to mark the occasion, yet I felt surprisingly sentimental about the day. I think … Continue reading Anniversary dinner
The pasta that made Matt Baumgartner a dad
Summer at my house is a very different beast this year. A big part of it, of course, is Lark + Lily and the related demands of owning a business. But, there's more. My two teenaged sons, perhaps in an attempt to make up for lost time, are each working two jobs. With our combined … Continue reading The pasta that made Matt Baumgartner a dad
What I know at 49.75, give or take
I've got a big birthday coming up at the end of summer...fifty...half a century...the golden anniversary of my birth...the point in my life when I just might have to begin behaving a tad more adult. I think I'm ready. It could be just me, but these decade birthdays began taking on more significance as I … Continue reading What I know at 49.75, give or take
What I want to be when I grow up
As I get close to wrapping up my 20th year as a librarian, I’ve been thinking about the future. I’ve always just assumed that I would invest thirty years in my chosen (and mostly beloved) career, but the last few years have been challenging with ridiculous teacher evaluations handed down by Governor Cuomo State Ed and … Continue reading What I want to be when I grow up
