Twenty-five years to life

I don't know how it happened, but this month marked 25 years since I first moved to Albany. I wonder, does the fact that I've lived here more than half of my life make me an Albanian? So many of my life's milestones occurred here, in one of America's most unfriendly cities, that, no matter … Continue reading Twenty-five years to life

Wading in with my new wellies

Let me open with a nod to Saratoga in August: I've got no horse in this race. I state this has an attempt to assure you that I have no investment in the current Capital District food blogging dust-up. But while I don't really care either way about who is "right," I'm not without some … Continue reading Wading in with my new wellies

Three good things to do this week…

The "I'm boreds" are still a distant promise yet to be fulfilled, but the events I'm here to tell you about are probably more appealing to grownups anyway. You know, people who don't often have the luxury of being bored. Let's begin with an event scheduled for this evening,Tuesday, June 24th from 5;30-7pm at the … Continue reading Three good things to do this week…

Testing – 1, 2, 3

No notice on this really - I'm sorry!  It's my fault, not Pat's. From NYS Assemblymember Pat Fahy: Local Education Forum:  School districts across the region are feeling the strain of limited federal and state funding, a convoluted funding formula, and increasing testing and other state and federal mandates. To give voice to these concerns, the … Continue reading Testing – 1, 2, 3

A book, an event and an observation or two

That's what I've been up to over at Moms@Work. The book was about the benefits of allowing children room to grow without their parents obsessive intense encouragement and support. The event is a breakfast and networking opportunity on June 6th at the Desmond.  Go and meet some Women@Work folks and get energized. Heroes don't always … Continue reading A book, an event and an observation or two