There was a boy at school today wearing a Shenendehowa letterman jacket. A legitimate, old school jacket with well-worn leather sleeves which were a bit grungy at the wrists. Traditional and classic, it fit him well. When I asked how he had come to own such a vintage jacket, he quickly, and proudly, said it belonged … Continue reading Rivers of green and blue tears
Category: Observations
(Comm)unity doesn’t mean monopoly
During my run the other night I got to thinking about a new building being constructed on New Scotland Avenue. I think the previous building on this particular lot was affiliated with a house of worship, and this new construction is a church, I believe. What strikes me each time I run by, is the … Continue reading (Comm)unity doesn’t mean monopoly
When Thanksgiving became Independence Day
Many years ago, pre-children, I remember discussing the merits of instructing children to cross only at the green vs. teaching them how to jaywalk intelligently. Their father and I agreed that the latter was the ideal and vowed to do exactly that when we eventually had a family. I thought about this conversation during my … Continue reading When Thanksgiving became Independence Day
Service Veterans
I was thinking recently about how the two servers I generally work with are a combined age that is equal to my own. How funny is that? I'm sure there are people who would be unhappy about being the oldest employee in a particular business, but it honestly doesn't bother me. I feel fortunate to … Continue reading Service Veterans
It is what it is and other recent words
I've been called a "word girl" more than once in my life, a description I can't, and don't want to, deny. Words mean a lot to me and I place a tremendous importance upon them. I love the way the perfect word can illustrate a point with vividness and accuracy. Words can be satisfying, they … Continue reading It is what it is and other recent words
When a house is a home
The other night I attended my oldest son's annual Open House at Albany High School. He's a sophomore this year so I didn't have the same sense of urgency to go as I did last fall when he was a mere freshman. Despite my strong desire to stay at home to watch the Yankees play, … Continue reading When a house is a home
45 of the most memorable moments of my 45th year
In the spirit of life being comprised of moments and not years, I offer 45 special moments in time which I was blessed enough to enjoy in my 45th year... 1. Memorial Day Girls' weekend in Albany. 2. NYC with Liam - from the Met to running in the dark to Brooklyn from the Lower … Continue reading 45 of the most memorable moments of my 45th year
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