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
Category: Recommendations
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!
Pink House Pottery
NOT Janine's real house! image: http://www.atopdoll.comWhen Janine and Matt had their DelSo residence painted last year I wondered if that shade of pink was reeaally what they were going for. Once their daughter was born, however, I understood. Paint your house pink and you will have a girl baby - even after two boy babies! … Continue reading Pink House Pottery
