Tag: drinking

Albany’s Last Run

Saturday night was the 16th annual Last Run in Albany.  This is absolutely one of my favorite races of the year - festive, fun and filled with friends.  This year, my friend Lisa got herself together and registered before the race reached its 1500 runner capacity and we had a blast!  The course for this … Continue reading Albany’s Last Run →

Red Cross benefit to assist victims of Superstorm Sandy

I was fortunate enough to have an opportunity to shoot a TU SEEN gallery this week at  Yono's Restaurant in downtown Albany.  I think you know about my love for the Purnomo family, as well as my sincere admiration for all the good work they do for our community, and this event was a fine … Continue reading Red Cross benefit to assist victims of Superstorm Sandy →

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 →

(An estimated) 8,000 people, 400 kegs and a dozen dachshunds – It must be Oktoberfest!

One of my sons asked me the other day who drinks more beer, the Irish or the Germans.  Being the product of a German mother and an Irish father makes me an authority in his eyes, I suppose.  My best answer was it depends what month of the year it is - and October belongs … Continue reading (An estimated) 8,000 people, 400 kegs and a dozen dachshunds – It must be Oktoberfest! →

Birthday Weekend Memories!

Maybe I'm simple or I have a low threshold for happiness.  I'm not really sure, but what I do know is I had a fantastically, perfect weekend.  As the weekend progressed, I mentally inventoried each special little thing that cumulatively gave me one of my favorite birthday celebrations ever.  Noting 46 of these items was … Continue reading Birthday Weekend Memories! →

45 of the most memorable moments of my 45th year

In the spirit of life being comprised of moments and not years, I offer 45 special moments in time which I was blessed enough to enjoy in my 45th year... 1. Memorial Day Girls' weekend in Albany. 2. NYC with Liam - from the Met to running in the dark to Brooklyn from the Lower … Continue reading 45 of the most memorable moments of my 45th year →