I happened to catch Sam Sifton's review of 456 Shanghai last week and decided to give it a try for lunch over the weekend. Or, as I like to think of it when traveling with the girls, an afternoon food base for our evening's cocktails. We rolled in at about 1 o'clock on a Sunday … Continue reading 456 Shanghai
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On the Edge of 17 – Still
circa '88 - note the shirt Last night I revisited my all too brief girlhood when I took in Stevie Nicks at SPAC. I must admit, I wouldn't have even considered going to this show, but the opportunity arose for me to take some photos for the TU SEEN gallery and it was a beautiful … Continue reading On the Edge of 17 – Still
Warrior Dash
Myself and James - Laker Warriors! Left big toe...right shin...heel of my left hand...Oh! Sorry, I was a bit distracted performing an inventory of the minor injuries and bruises I racked up earlier today down at Windham Mountain. Yes, I did the Warrior Dash, which, as you know, makes me a Warrior. And I have … Continue reading Warrior Dash
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
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!
The Van Dyck
Last night, I met a couple of friends in Schenectady at The Van Dyck for beers and a bite to eat. I've been to the Van Dyck, in its various incarnations, a couple of times over the years and have always thought of it as a cool space not living up to its potential. After … Continue reading The Van Dyck
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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