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
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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’
Sausage Fest 2011!!
A few weeks ago, I got to thinking that I should host my first solo event at Chez Silvia. The Memorial Day holiday provided the perfect opportunity to gather friends together to celebrate the arrival of summer while also memorializing the events of the past - perfect. As I considered the invite list and the … Continue reading Sausage Fest 2011!!
