Bees and bruises – Moreau Lake 15K Trail run

This time of year is incredibly busy. There are school meetings and events, soccer games and doctor's appointments all to be worked into a calendar already full of other mundane tasks. This means there's a lot of picking and choosing when it comes to selecting races in the early fall.  Last week Lunar B*tch Karen … Continue reading Bees and bruises – Moreau Lake 15K Trail run

When the spot for hot yoga is South Pearl Street

Last Saturday I had the unique experience of doing yoga with more than 80 other people downtown. If that doesn't sound all that exceptional, let me add another detail - our mats were set up in the middle of South Pearl Street. Pretty cool, right?                     … Continue reading When the spot for hot yoga is South Pearl Street

A Saratoga Trifecta – Track, Farmers Hardware & Violet’s

Going to the track has never been my thing. Gambling doesn't appeal to me, I don't like big crowds and I'm really distressed by the number of horses which have died this season. It's all just too much. But, I do enjoy early mornings in Saratoga. There's a simple beauty to the horses trotting around … Continue reading A Saratoga Trifecta – Track, Farmers Hardware & Violet’s

Picturing Albany Part II

Most of the art that hung on the beautiful brick walls of Lark + Lily was curated by Ken Ragsdale. His connections in the artist community provided me the opportunity to display some truly special work. Ken did a wonderful job selecting pieces and he exposed me to numerous artists whom I'd never known before. … Continue reading Picturing Albany Part II

Picturing Albany – Part I

My time as a restaurant owner provided me with some wonderful memories, a banging wine cellar and a collection of Albany-centric art. Not a bad take away really. I've finally hung the pieces I collected and couldn't be happier with how they look on my walls. There are photographs, prints, a fine pencil drawing and … Continue reading Picturing Albany – Part I