A summer well lived can be defined as one in which the overnight bag gets unpacked, but not put away The sweet spot of summer, for me, is when the days all seem to feel like Sundays I understand there will be a lack of sympathy from those who don't teach, but please believe me … Continue reading Thoughts on summer’s imminent end
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DeFazio’s Pizza
One of the things that makes late summer bittersweet is the realization that all of those things one hoped to experience over the leisurely days of July and August are not possible to squeeze in. We give it our best with a flurry of road trips to Zoom Flume, the NYS Fair, visits with friends … Continue reading DeFazio’s Pizza
Burgers Marketgarden at the Ruopp Farm
I've been going to my friend Will's place a couple of times a week for what I like to call "water therapy." Driving home from his house in Schenectady County has provided some new opportunities to try places I haven't made it to in the past. (Watch for an upcoming post about a fantastic pizza … Continue reading Burgers Marketgarden at the Ruopp Farm
Driven to eat
A couple of times a month I contribute to a fun blog hosted by the Times-Union. It's called Vinoteca and we talk about wine and food and family and wine and travel and wine. Check out my most recent post there.
DelSo – the word, the blog, the map
About three years ago, I looked around the neighborhood where I had been living for 12+ years and realized that things were happening, exciting things. Our "Main Street," Delaware Avenue, was getting an overhaul, complete with sidewalks, crosswalks and new lighting, and things were looking good. New businesses were opening and we had some great … Continue reading DelSo – the word, the blog, the map
Normanskill run
I've been struggling a bit with my running. Between the ridiculous heat and the literal pain in my ass, it has been challenging to get my miles in. The upside to this is that I've gotten on my bike with a bit more frequency (hello, 26+ miles of Hudson-Mohawk bike path!) and I'm remembering to … Continue reading Normanskill run
Don’t be afraid to care
Care: (verb) Feel concern or interest; attach importance to something. I spent a day recently doing my best Holden Caulfield impersonation. You know, basically getting lost and visiting some of my favorite NYC haunts, like Macy's and the West Village. I also went to a couple of restaurants with bars that offer … Continue reading Don’t be afraid to care
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