Pool Party!

You try wrangling 10 boys in a pool for a picture! One of the challenges of parenthood is making decisions on the behalf of another living, breathing human being.  I mean, seriously, there’s quite a bit of pressure from the very beginning.  Consider the naming process or the choice of a pediatrician – there’s lots … Continue reading Pool Party! →

Mohonk Mountain House

I don't know what you know about this place, but allow me to share some of what I've heard and experienced about this amazing place. I first saw the Mohonk Mountain House (MMH) on a perfect October afternoon. I was taking a little hike walk through the woods one gorgeous Columbus Day weekend with some … Continue reading Mohonk Mountain House →

3 Things I love in February (not including the Lilly boys)

image from: http://alloveralbany.com/images/Frankencake.jpgCheesecake Machismo - In the past couple of weeks I've sampled 2  of their many flavors of cheesecake and I can admit here, amongst friends, that I am now obsessed.  I've intentionally avoided their retail location (probably a good idea for someone who gets overwhelmed by too many choices) but a number of … Continue reading 3 Things I love in February (not including the Lilly boys) →

Deconstructed quiche salad

I don't know about you, but I believe that nothing but good can follow butter and onions. Geez, the aroma is practically a meal in itself!  I was running a bit of a caloric deficit after completing the big loop at Muni and, truth  be told, I probably spent the last .5 mile or so … Continue reading Deconstructed quiche salad →

Snow Day in the DelSo

You know I love snow. And you know I love my neighborhood.  So what could be better than a snow day in the DelSo?  Here's how I like to do it...toll house and peanut butter blossomsFollowed by....a great movie!  not happy, but wonderful nonetheless.  at   the only place i want to go to see a movie.Concluded by...the … Continue reading Snow Day in the DelSo →

Salad? In the winter?

I've heard a lot of people complaining about the weather we've been having recently.  You know, the winter weather we're having in winter.  I've come to realize that I'm  a person who definitely appreciates all 4 seasons - I don't think I could live in a region that didn't have the variety of weather conditions we experience … Continue reading Salad? In the winter? →