image from http://www.weagreetodisagree.orgWhile skimming Cheryl Clark's review in today's print edition of the Times-Union, something I do each week with a mixture of shock and awe, a sentiment stood out for me: "...lacking the human touch that makes a restaurant welcoming." Ah, yes, the human touch. In a restaurant, this human touch is what makes … Continue reading The Human Touch
Category: musings
Soccer and Serenity Now
Although I wouldn't admit it to just anyone, I don't mind sharing with you that I'm a soccer mom. Albeit a reluctant one. My inability to completely embrace this persona probably is the result of a few factors, things like I don't drive a minivan. Or 100% understand the rules of the game or the … Continue reading Soccer and Serenity Now
For Four-Four
I've been thinking about lists. Mental lists, list of things to do, lists of pros and cons to assist in making a decision...you know, lists. I once worked with a woman who was a dedicated list maker. I'm sure she felt that having a tangible list of things to do helped to keep her life … Continue reading For Four-Four
A Bump in the Road…
Or the shoulder, to be more precise, is being removed this week. While I often wore my bump, the result of a bicycle crash a couple of years ago, with athletic pride it is time for it to go. Aesthetically, I could live with it, but it has been making me increasingly more uncomfortable for … Continue reading A Bump in the Road…
Restaurant Smallbany
How many of these folks have served you a meal?I think we can all agree that Albany has way more dining choices these days than were available in years past. In addition to the myriad of ethnic options previously absent from the Capital Region, there are numerous creative American cuisine restaurants, which together provide lots … Continue reading Restaurant Smallbany
Opening Eyes at Open House
Last night I attended Open House at the school where my 2 younger sons recently began the academic year. The evening's event was specifically designed for 5th and 6th grade parents and the experience prompted a flood of thoughts from me. Although Griffin is in 6th grade, he is new to this school at the … Continue reading Opening Eyes at Open House
Things I think about when I’m cleaning…
image from http://www.household-management-101.comWhen I was single, I kept a pretty darn tidy home. Perhaps my neatness was the result of the importance my mother always placed upon cleaning and chores. My brother and I were given numerous responsibilities as small children and, as long as I can remember, my chores included putting my laundry away, … Continue reading Things I think about when I’m cleaning…
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