Tag: friends

Mother’s Day 2016 –3 sons, 7 Sisters and two many moms with lost children

Being a mom to 3 boys is sometimes an exercise in acceptance. There will never be breakfast in bed or handmade cards decorated with lace doily hearts and glitter or prom dress shopping, but, I’m ok with that. I wouldn’t trade my guys for the world. Knowing that Mother’s Day has the potential to be basically … Continue reading Mother’s Day 2016 –3 sons, 7 Sisters and two many moms with lost children →

Le Petit Bistro – Rhinebeck

Have you been to Rhinebeck?  Long before Hudson got cool, Rhinebeck was the destination for a Hudson Valley afternoon of fine eating and interesting shopping. The drive is lovely with many different roads which all lead there in a most scenic fashion, as I’ve experienced it, be it from the north, south or west and … Continue reading Le Petit Bistro – Rhinebeck →

The turtle that is Terrapin, Rhinebeck

Terrapin restaurant in Rhinebeck has been around for a long time, maybe 15 years at their current location inside a beautiful old church right on Route 9. Many years ago, I had dinner there with three other people and was completely put off by the service. I don't remember anything about the food because the … Continue reading The turtle that is Terrapin, Rhinebeck →

A crap week

The first week of spring, arguably the finest season of the year in upstate New York, was the worst week Lark + Lily has ever experienced. When I say "crappy," I'm being literal, by the way. I arrived at the restaurant Tuesday afternoon and encountered the plumbers who were working industriously to unclog one of … Continue reading A crap week →

Leaping in – a panel, a posse and some peeps

Monday night I did something I never imagined I'd be asked to do...I was part of a panel of women entrepreneurs at Albany's University Club discussing the importance of peer support. How in the world did that happen? I'm still not certain, but what I can tell you is this - it was a remarkable … Continue reading Leaping in – a panel, a posse and some peeps →