I finally made it to the newly opened Delaware Avenue branch of the Albany Public Library on Monday. It is a bit embarrassing that, as a librarian, I missed the grand opening, but, we all do our best, know what I mean? Our visit on Monday was a mission to borrow a couple of books … Continue reading New Delaware Avenue Public Library Branch →

No, really, literal restaurant nightmares filled the hour this morning between 4 and 5 a.m. If you've worked in a restaurant perhaps you've had your own version. For me, they usually involve unexpected diners and a lack of necessary items such as menus, silverware, glasses, etc. The version that I experienced this morning was particularly … Continue reading Restaurant Nightmares →

Generally, I find the first month of the year to be exceedingly long, particularly in a year with a severe lack of snow. Something, however, happened this year and the month of January flew by me. When I rolled out of bed this morning to half-heartedly welcome a new work week and month, I wished … Continue reading Lost: The Month of January →

How many of you have friends with whom you have shared 30+ years of life? When I think of what I want for my children and their futures, I sincerely wish that they are fortunate enough to create friendships with people which will remain as a constant throughout their lives. When I first came to … Continue reading Thank you →

I've had some. Apparently if I'm going to be the sole blogger on this site rather than a participant in a community blog, I need to rethink my mission here...since I very much like my website name, I think I'll just make a mental change from DelSo to DelSolo. A simple adjustment which I hope … Continue reading Feedback – →

this weekend with Pine Ridge Cross-Country Ski area! I've heard about this place for a number of years, but have never ventured a visit until this past Saturday. There has been an absolute lack of snow in Albany this winter and, other than last weekend's jaunt to Lapland Lake, my skis have remained in the … Continue reading Fell in love… →

Last night at the restaurant, I "hosted" 3 alumni, Classes of 2005, 2007 and 2008, respectively. It is always so nice to see former students, despite the fact that serving a Heineken to someone you "served" Research Skills to in a former life, is a bit jarring. Children, be them your own or simply those … Continue reading Worlds Collide →