On a recent sunny afternoon, I fulfilled one of my oldest son's longstanding requests - we finally visited the FDR estate in the Hudson Valley's Hyde Park. He's been wanting to visit this National Historic site for years. You see, he's got a thing for FDR. Back in his trick or treating days he actually … Continue reading FDR’s Hyde Park
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My Saturday night!
My latest SEEN gallery over at the TU. Check out all the smiling happy people.
It’s All Good
I finally had a chance Saturday morning to get to All Good Bakers in their new DelSo location. The space looks great - tidy, warm and inviting with the awesome aroma of baking bread. I poked around a little and was impressed with the variety of offerings - loaves of different shapes in varying shades … Continue reading It’s All Good
Meeting and Meat
I got up to Falvo's recently to pick up my corned beef along with some beef short ribs. I've never bought a corned beef that was prepared "in-house" and I was curious to see if there would be a discernible difference between the more commercially, vacuum-packed variety. And the short ribs? They were on sale … Continue reading Meeting and Meat
Incredibly well adjusted
The first time I went to a chiropractor I was in a bad way. Although I can't recall the exact nature of my complaint, I'm sure it originated in my lower back because that was where things used to hurt. I remember being a bit hesitant about having my back "cracked" and feeling awkward about … Continue reading Incredibly well adjusted
Get a room! (Part 2)
Continued from here -For nights 2 and 3 of our winter break, we shifted our base to an Embassy Suites in the Old Town area of Alexandria, VA, a 15-20 minute ride on the Blue Line of the Metro system. I've stayed here before and I like the location. It is close enough to D.C., … Continue reading Get a room! (Part 2)
Delso cookies!
Sometimes I think I am a pretty lucky lady, other times I know I am a very lucky lady. Like Thursday evening when I got to participate in a Cookie Tasting. Yeah, I said Cookie Tasting. You may not know this, but I love cookies. If I had a choice between cookies, cake or pie, … Continue reading Delso cookies!
