My third-grader came home from school a few weeks back with a math project assignment. My His task was to consider and solve a "real world” math problem. We decided to use his math skills to create a budget for our summer trip to Florida, figuring out travel expenses, which parks to visit and where … Continue reading Time and $$ or Why I don’t fly out of Albany
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14 for 2014
It’s a new year and we in Albany have a new mayor. I’ve been thinking about some changes which I would welcome in 2014 and here’s what I’ve come up with… 1. It would be awesome if Albany drivers would recognize that a yellow light means slow down, not speed up. Maybe we could collectively … Continue reading 14 for 2014
Last Run and a good run
This past weekend may have been close to perfect. One of my favorite girls arrived prior to the snow and we settled in to an afternoon of satisfying household tasks. There was cooking, roasting and baking. A tree was agreed upon and chopped down, by me. Later, it was beautifully decorated, not by me. I … Continue reading Last Run and a good run
Saturday – a celebration and a speakeasy
Saturday was one of those days when I wished I could get ahold of that special timepiece that Hermione used in the Prisoner of Azkaban - even if it came with a Dementor or two. There were just too damn many fun things to do! Had I been able to master the skill of being … Continue reading Saturday – a celebration and a speakeasy
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
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?
October recap – Moms@Work
I can't believe another month has flown by! Here's some of what I've been up to over at the timesunion.com. First, there was the politics of pasta. Then, I fell in love! Alas, my ship sailed. I put some pieces together. And recognized that I couldn't always do it myself. But, I can drive a … Continue reading October recap – Moms@Work
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