Having a good guide book when you visit a new city is generally not a bad idea if you're looking to become familiar with where to eat or shop. Making friends with a bartender or two, though, is an even better idea if you're interested in hanging out where the locals do. Case in point … Continue reading Taking tips from bartenders – Motown Mondays at the 5 Spot
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Shopping Nashville
I went to Nashville with the thought of buying myself a Christmas present, most likely a pair of cowboy boots. I mean that's what you get when you go to Nashville, right? What I came home with was two vintage inspired dresses, a super cool poster, a couple of Christmas ornaments and a straw cowboy … Continue reading Shopping Nashville
Sunday supper – Husk, Nashville
When the girls and I go away we each have a role to play - Mary Lynn does research on music and shows to attend, Lisa is in charge of outdoor activities and places to visit and I arrange dinner reservations for an indulgent meal out. The Times Union's Steve Barnes had mentioned Husk to … Continue reading Sunday supper – Husk, Nashville
Holidaze 2015
Despite having sent out 95 holiday cards, I still feel as if the holidays passed by without nearly enough time for me to make contact with all of the people I had hoped. Shit, I guess I can say the same thing about the entire year. Sometimes I think that TIME is the ultimate 4-letter … Continue reading Holidaze 2015
Newark airport is a pit
I can't say that was obvious immediately. Actually, at first, there was a misleading charm (the worst kind of charm, I think) with regards to the scale of things. We walked right up to the mini checkin counter without delay. We were rid of our baggage and in possession of our boarding passes in less … Continue reading Newark airport is a pit
How Asheville became Nashville
If you said "by adding an N," you'd be on the right track. An N as is No way, Not possible, Never happening and Not since you bought that wine bar. You see, the girls and I decided months ago that a road trip between Christmas and New Year's Eve to Asheville seemed like the … Continue reading How Asheville became Nashville
A few random questions for your consideration
What do you think is more likely to change - a person or a situation? Do people get run over every day on Troy's Hoosick Street? Why aren't there more pedestrian crosswalks? Why don't people use the ones which are there? Is it uncommon to alternate between feeling feel ultra calm and on the verge … Continue reading A few random questions for your consideration
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