You know with a last name like "Lilly," I love me some flowers. If you share a similar appreciation for things which bloom, this is your lucky weekend. get yourself down to the New York State Museum and inhale some of the gorgeousness that is currently on display. $5 gets you in and helps to … Continue reading New York in Bloom, 2016
Owning it
It's been nearly 4 months since my brother and I closed on our purchase of Lark + Lily. Sometimes it doesn't seem possible that a third of a year has already passed, other moments it feels like it's been forever. I've consciously kept the restaurant stuff away from the DelSo stuff, for the most part. … Continue reading Owning it
My loves
I know I'm a day late on this Valentine's stuff, but when a holiday translates into working 7 consecutive days, sometimes things don't get done. Fortunately, all that I most appreciate has nothing whatsoever to do with candy filled hearts or a single day on the calendar circled with red ink. These are my every … Continue reading My loves
Celebrating snake eyes and an unexpected trip from Korea to China
Yesterday my youngest son turned 11. I wish I could remember exactly what time of day he was born, but it’s honestly kind of a blur. I think that happens once you have more than two children, some of the specific details no longer stick. In complete honesty, I sometimes have to pause to recall … Continue reading Celebrating snake eyes and an unexpected trip from Korea to China
Observations and the science fair
I'm a little ashamed for thinking, much less saying, this but ... I really kind of detest the science fair. It isn't because science isn't really my thing, or that I'm opposed to exploring a topic of interest, it's just that it turns into so much work without much reward. It's hard to be excited … Continue reading Observations and the science fair
Crushed for my crush
I was absolutely heartbroken yesterday to learn that Sentinel Butchery had closed their doors after a valiant attempt to provide best quality, local meats to the Capital District. Maybe you never had a chance to get to Emily Peterson's shop or consume the products she brought from farm to table, but I assure it was … Continue reading Crushed for my crush
Never, ever
You know how they say “Never say never?” Well, despite that old adage there are few things in life that I personally never want to do. Let me give you a couple of examples… I don’t imagine myself ever buying a brand new car. The new car smell simply comes at too high a price … Continue reading Never, ever
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