Gingerbread Fun at the UAG

liberal with the frostingYesterday, Quinn and I took part in Lark Street's Winter Wonderlark activities at the Upstate Artists' Guild's Gingerbread Funhouse.  For a (small) recommended donation of $5, we were provided with a gingerbread house and an incredible array of goodies with which to eat while we sat around decorate it.  You parents out … Continue reading Gingerbread Fun at the UAG

Malignant Marriage

image from: http://kfmb.images.worldnow.com/images/13630222_SS.jpgI've got strong feelings about marriage and cancer these days.  Note: I said strong feelings, not clear or rational feelings.  The cancer is on my mind because I've got some routine-ish doctor appointments coming up.  Scans, and blood work and follow-up types of things.  That, and the recent death of Elizabeth Edwards have … Continue reading Malignant Marriage

Olive Greens

 so pretty - so delicious When faced with a freakishly large head of broccoli rabe, and the desire to limit carbohydrate consumption, what would you do?  If carbs were not an issue, I'd be all about making a pot of polenta, Union Square Cafe-style with milk, Gorgonzola and toasted walnuts.  I've been trying to wean … Continue reading Olive Greens

Now is the winter of our discontent…

http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/1518513696010150626nVocxnI'm not one to get all Shakespearean on you  - in all honesty, I've never read an entire Shakespeare work in my life; despite having an undergraduate degree in English.  But, this morning while I was looking out the window and watching the glorious white stuff fall from the sky, this quote just popped into … Continue reading Now is the winter of our discontent…

Naughty vs. Nice (or Date Night with 2 Lilly Boys)

Before I share my impressions and experience as a spectator at the Slay Belles Rollerderby event this past Saturday night, I have a confession to make... I'm not always nice.  Often, I stop just short of being naughty, sometimes of my own volition sometimes due to another's influence.  There - I feel better now that I've shared … Continue reading Naughty vs. Nice (or Date Night with 2 Lilly Boys)