That title sounds pretentious, doesn't it? Apologies. I've consumed a movie and a cd recently and, while I had distinctly different opinions of the two experiences there were similarities in the strength of my response to each of them, And the fact that the two primary artists involved, Johnny Depp and John Mayer, are beginning … Continue reading Notes on film and music
Category: Recommendations
Troy’s Botanic Studio
I used to really have a way with plants. And I don't mean that in a good way. Other than a single plant that somehow survived the days when I had to choose between nurturing the children or some potted greenery, I pretty much killed plants. Something shifted, though, about 10 years ago. I inherited … Continue reading Troy’s Botanic Studio
Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly
image: jenniferdonnelly.comJennifer Donnelly, who resides in upstate New York, writes very engaging historical fiction. Prior to my reading Revolution, I had read a previous novel of hers, A Northern Light, which takes the Theodore Dreiser story An American Tragedy and changes the narrator to a female teenager working in an Adirondack boarding house. Do you know this story? … Continue reading Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly
Rock & Run recap
SPAC ~ May 20, 2012Can I blame my less than stellar time (28:27) on Max London? No, probably not, but I can thank Capriccio Saratoga for the excellent Pasta Puttanesca carb load we enjoyed Saturday night. I can also say, that it was a hot morning and a hillier than expected course. And a lot … Continue reading Rock & Run recap
If I were mayor – crosswalk etiquette
To me, living in a city means not always relying upon a car to get my errands done. As a matter of fact, my favorite days are those when I don't have to even get in my car. I've noticed there are some problems when negotiating one's way around Albany on foot - namely cars … Continue reading If I were mayor – crosswalk etiquette
Bridgeford Hardware
I will always remember the hardware store in my hometown, Greenwood Lake, N.Y. Despite the time of day, it always seemed like dusk inside and I can remember being fascinated by the uncountable bins filled with washers, nails, screws and other unnamed shiny metal things. On the hottest of summer days, the store emanated a … Continue reading Bridgeford Hardware
Immediate impressions – Champagne on the Park
Stunning setting. Beautiful people. Delicious food. Great vibe. Rocking music. And a young man who made me feel like Gina Davis in Thelma and Louise. Ah, Albany,I love you!
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