Shanked!

Although we didn't get to it until the very last possible weekend of the month, October's Bon Appetit recipe of the month did finally get prepared, with modification.  Griffin selected this recipe and naturally, I shopped and prepared the dish, omitting the gremolata and skipping the polenta in favor of the more mundane, but crowd … Continue reading Shanked!

Happy Halloween!

I don't know when Halloween became a holiday for adults, or more specifically for women to wear to trampy costumes, but I finally found an event that combined Zombies, running and charity - the rUNDEAD 5k in Saratoga State Park.  This inaugural trail run race was held last Sunday morning, with proceeds benefiting the Special … Continue reading Happy Halloween!

Mezze

I finally got to Mezze, an awesome restaurant just south of Williamstown, MA., after years of hearing about it.  I'd heard praise for this place for so long, I can't even remember who* originally recommended it.  Believe me, though, I would send that forgotten initial fan of the place a  "thank you" note if I … Continue reading Mezze

“I’ve already told you so much more than I know.” – Richard Russo

Forgive me if I'm still blushing, but, last night  I met one of my literary heroes and I'm still feeling a bit girlish.  Richard Russo participated in a panel discussion about translating the novel to the screen as part of the Williamstown Film Festival and, thanks to Joe Donahue sharing that information on air, I … Continue reading “I’ve already told you so much more than I know.” – Richard Russo

It is what it is and other recent words

I've been called a "word girl" more than once in my life, a description I can't, and don't want to, deny.  Words mean a lot to me and I place a tremendous importance upon them.  I love the way the perfect word can illustrate a point with vividness and accuracy.  Words can be satisfying, they … Continue reading It is what it is and other recent words