Category: upstate New York

Twelve ways to be popular – in 3 easy steps

1. Get yourself invited to a party. 2. Stop at Cheesecake Machismo and select 12 individual slices arranged into a Frankencake for $40. 3. Prepare to be the most popular party guest. I love Cheesecake Machismo. I don't get there too often because I have no self-control when it comes to their cheesecake. If you … Continue reading Twelve ways to be popular – in 3 easy steps →

The song road remains the same

When I think back to my teen years two things stand out distinctly – and I’m not talking about sex and cheap beer.  No, in the small town where I grew up, a place with limited transportation options and even fewer entertainment opportunities, cruising (or walking) around listening to the radio (or cassettes) was our … Continue reading The song road remains the same →

Squirrelly girlies

Last Sunday, while most of you were probably still snug in your jammies sipping coffee, the Lunar B*tches reunited in a parking lot up at Thacher. It was grey and wet and chilly, but the festive and costume-clad crowd pumped us up for our 6 mile trail run, the Squirrelly Six. I was glad that … Continue reading Squirrelly girlies →

Minnewaska trail run – 10/12/14

Last Sunday I did what I've done on countless other Columbus Day weekends - I drove down to New Paltz to get out on the trails in Minnewaska. In years past, it was more a walk around the woods with the girls, but in recent years it's been all about running trails. Let me go … Continue reading Minnewaska trail run – 10/12/14 →

Has anyone seen the bridge?

After vacillating for days, I made the decision Sunday morning to spend my afternoon catching some bonus paddle boarding time.  My early obligation of the day went surprisingly smoothly and I just couldn't resist the opportunity to get on the water for one more time this season. I arrived at the Kayak Shack in Saratoga … Continue reading Has anyone seen the bridge? →

Red light, green light, one-two-three

Did you play that game when you were a kid?  We usually alternated between Red Light and Mother, May I? on autumn evenings which grew more quickly dark as each day passed.  They were fun games to play during times, which I recall as, much more simple than today.  No batteries or cords necessary. These … Continue reading Red light, green light, one-two-three →