Commencement weekend in a college town means a lot of things, like unexpected traffic, parties and a surge in no-show reservations in area restaurants. You see, it seems that to many graduates picking a restaurant and keeping a reservation is akin to selecting and committing to an undergraduate major - they simply can't do it. … Continue reading Dinner reservation for Marissa, party of 5.
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Greenwood Lake abbreviated
Before I say another word - a note, know this: I love where I grew up. Greenwood Lake provided me with a foundation - friends, experiences and memories that will reside within me until the day I die. Even after nearly 30 years in Albany, Greenwood Lake is my heart's home. What follows isn't a … Continue reading Greenwood Lake abbreviated
Mother’s Day 2016 –3 sons, 7 Sisters and two many moms with lost children
Being a mom to 3 boys is sometimes an exercise in acceptance. There will never be breakfast in bed or handmade cards decorated with lace doily hearts and glitter or prom dress shopping, but, I’m ok with that. I wouldn’t trade my guys for the world. Knowing that Mother’s Day has the potential to be basically … Continue reading Mother’s Day 2016 –3 sons, 7 Sisters and two many moms with lost children
Lisbon Love
After more than 20 hours on a bus (actually, 3 buses) we arrived in Lisbon as darkness fell. There was a failed connection with an Uber driver and an eventual cab ride with a driver who could not locate our desired address and instead dropped us off at the bottom of a formidable hill and … Continue reading Lisbon Love
Running reflections
Last week while I was in Barcelona I ran four consecutive days, including the very day we arrived. The leisurely pace of our vacation and the magnetic pull of the Mediterranean made taking a run an impulse that I could not deny. It was a gift I gave to myself, almost a souvenir that took … Continue reading Running reflections
On the edge of seventeen
A little more than 17 years ago, I was expecting my second child. At the time I thought I was living a busy life with a husband, a 2 year-old, and a full-time career. Little did I know what the future would hold, right? As my due date approached I had three items to take … Continue reading On the edge of seventeen
8 days in Europe on 80 euros
Maybe I've gotten a little too blasé about traveling. What was once approached with actual penned lists, which were meticulously cross checked, has become a much more casual affair. I select a few favorite items of clothing and then flesh out my travel wardrobe while trying to remain committed to a color scheme. Navy blue … Continue reading 8 days in Europe on 80 euros