peacockWe finally got down to the New York State Museum yesterday afternoon to check out their Canstruction exhibit. This "zoo" display is comprised of a dozen or so animals constructed completely from canned food items and is remarkably cool and creative. The exhibit is only up until Thursday, April 26th at 3pm, so you need … Continue reading Cantastic!
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Crumbs
What do you do with all of those heels and the last couple of slices of bread? I've been throwing them into the freezer recently and yesterday I pulled them out and did something I've wanted to do for a long time - I made "fresh" bread crumbs. It took about 90 seconds, all totaled, … Continue reading Crumbs
FDR’s Hyde Park
On a recent sunny afternoon, I fulfilled one of my oldest son's longstanding requests - we finally visited the FDR estate in the Hudson Valley's Hyde Park. He's been wanting to visit this National Historic site for years. You see, he's got a thing for FDR. Back in his trick or treating days he actually … Continue reading FDR’s Hyde Park
Mama’s boys to men
Two of my three sons are now taller than me. I rarely look at them without shaking my head in amazement. When did that happen? I've officially been a parent for a third of my life. How is that possible? My boys are turning into young men in front of my very eyes and the … Continue reading Mama’s boys to men
The sharing of the green
image: albanysigns.comSpending winter skiing at Albany Muni Capital Hills has been one of my favorite outdoor activities for many years. The quiet beauty of the Normanskill, the cardinals and bluebirds, the sense of isolation in the midst of a residential neighborhood in a small city...it is a special place.This winter, there wasn't a single day's … Continue reading The sharing of the green
Get a room! (Part 2)
Continued from here -For nights 2 and 3 of our winter break, we shifted our base to an Embassy Suites in the Old Town area of Alexandria, VA, a 15-20 minute ride on the Blue Line of the Metro system. I've stayed here before and I like the location. It is close enough to D.C., … Continue reading Get a room! (Part 2)
Strawberry Field Forever
In case you don't know, I love baked goods. Cookies are one of my favorite things to snack on, especially with a tall glass of cold milk, but I've pretty much been disappointed by the cupcakes I've tried around town. I don't really understand why they have to be filled with artificial ingredients and the … Continue reading Strawberry Field Forever
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