I'm hesitating a little about writing this piece...you see, I am concerned about my little piece of heaven being overrun by enthusiastic but challenged skiers, thus making my own forays less idyllic. I'm basically a sharer, though, so here is a little secret for you: the best free, winter outdoor activity in the city of … Continue reading Cross country skiing at Capital Hills
Category: x-country skiing
Bittersweet Exposed
image from picassawebalbumsWhile skiing through Capital Hills golf course, I was impressed by the aesthetic of the shrubs, bare trees and (everywhere) bittersweet. As I glided along completely smitten by the exposed, winter panorama, I started thinking about how so often there is more present than what initially meets and greets the eye. How beauty can be … Continue reading Bittersweet Exposed
Snow day soup
this photo does not do it justiceYesterday was our first snow day of the season and I am pretty darn satisfied with how I used my found time. This storm was well forecasted for a change, and I was so confident that I was going to be home for the day, that I prepped bread … Continue reading Snow day soup
Albany Muni aka Capital Hills*
We've (that would be myself, Yas, Cassidy and Iris) made the transition from the Normanskill to the public golf course for dog walking purposes. I love the golf course, but I enjoy it most when it is blanketed by a foot of snow and I've got my cross-country skis on. That's right - not a … Continue reading Albany Muni aka Capital Hills*
Exercise – Who is it for?
I've got some issues when it comes to exercise and was wondering how other people feel and/or think about exercise. I can't possibly be the only person who mentally tallies the number of times in a week that they exercise, right? Don't you all keep track of how many workouts you manage to get in … Continue reading Exercise – Who is it for?