It’s seem appropriate that I wrote about the most recent book I read, The Diviners by Libba Bray, on the anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition. Why? Because this suspenseful novel is set during the roaring twenties and illicit gin and hidden speakeasies both make appearances. This book was originally brought to my attention by … Continue reading Book review – “The Diviners” – Libba Bray
Beans & Greens, uncountable variation
If you've been around here for a while, you know that I love beans and greens. I've been known to make it with a variety of different varieties of greens, including broccoli rabe and escarole but generally I go with bacon as my salty, meaty addition. Recently, though, I had a hankering for sausage, which … Continue reading Beans & Greens, uncountable variation
Thanks were given
I've given away a lot of things on the eve of Thanksgiving, (including my virginity) but what I got yesterday was an amazing present. Yesterday, Thanksgiving Eve 2013, I was given something remarkable - a thank you, a sincere and appreciative thank you. Let me tell you the story. A package was delivered to my … Continue reading Thanks were given
Where’s the (better) beef?
Can we take a brief turkey time-out and talk about beef instead? Here's the deal - the boys and I have developed a routine when it comes to meals - Tuesday nights are generally simple, Thursdays seem to have evolved into cleaning out the fridge leftover smorgasbords, Fridays are take-out (or worse) and Saturdays we … Continue reading Where’s the (better) beef?
Getting myself into hot water
There's something about a hot shower after a run on a fall night...Stripping off the layers of second skin UnderArmour and stepping into a steamy shower is one of my favorite parts of an evening run. There is really only one thing that beats it, though, a hot bath! Seriously, nothing compels me to get … Continue reading Getting myself into hot water
The end of innocence: The assassination of JFK
I wasn't alive when JFK was assassinated, but that fact didn't prevent me from feeling the void he created in the world's conscience. As the child of immigrants, the knowledge I have of my country, and it's history, have come to me from school and the media, rather than directly from my parents. The Kennedy … Continue reading The end of innocence: The assassination of JFK
Remember that day I wore leather?
To the VegFest? Yes, that was me. In case you missed the APB from the nice vegan folks, let me tell you about it. It was a busy day, filled with errands and chores. I had committed to shooting the 2013 Albany VegFest which was being held at the Polish-American Community Center out on Washington … Continue reading Remember that day I wore leather?
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