Trying to maintain relationships with people who don't communicate with me. Done.Reading blogs that subsist on recycled ideas and mean spirited observations. Living life on the edge ain't for me. Finished.Paying more than my share in life. In a world of nickel and dimers, I've erred on the side of generousity. No more.Not dealing directly … Continue reading Giving up
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Built
who doesn't love a luminaria?For the second year in a row, I volunteered to pour wine last night at the Historic Albany Foundation's annual event, Built. This silent auction and art exhibit highlights the use of vacant buildings in Albany and is a wonderful fundraiser, as well as being a really fun night. Mark Brogna, … Continue reading Built
Love muscle
image from dkimages As an admitted exercise junkie, I've done some casual reading about physiology. From what I understand, to build muscle one has to first sort of tear it apart a bit by straining the tissue. Maybe that's the "burn" thing Jane Fonda talked about so many years ago. It seems that when the … Continue reading Love muscle
Land ahead, Columbus!
I forget sometimes that I run for clarity - to be able to see better. Despite thoroughly enjoying my genuine two complete days off in a row, I was feeling punky today. Yes, precisely punky, I'd say. I was able to rationalize my funk as being the result of too much wine and not enough … Continue reading Land ahead, Columbus!
An Albany evening
Last weekend I enjoyed what may have been the ideal early autumn Sunday afternoon in Albany. And it didn't even involve football or chicken wings. Instead, I got to wear something pretty and see people I originally met a couple of decades ago when I first worked for Donna and Yono Purnomo. I've celebrated quite … Continue reading An Albany evening
The gift of nothing
It seems to me that there are many people who remain in relationships or situations because they are hesitant to lose the security of what is known. Change is scary. Period. When I look around my home, I know I am incredibly fortunate that I didn't have to pack myself up and leave the place … Continue reading The gift of nothing
Highlights and lowlights
This is the time of the year when I generally tweak my hair color to a richer, more autumnal shade. You know, add some highlights and lowlights to add depth to my color for the long dark winter that lies ahead. But that isn't what this post is about. I've been reflecting on the month … Continue reading Highlights and lowlights
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