Guilderland is not my usual stomping grounds, but I really need to get out that way more often. Last week the allure of Mezze Notte's restaurant week menu beckoned like a siren, you know kind of like a male siren, like this: But, anyway, back to my evening and what I ate. After a brief … Continue reading At home in Italy – dinner at Mezze Notte
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Lunar B*tches
You knew it had to eventually happen, right? Our trio of women, bold enough to run in the dark by the light of the full moon,* have morphed into an exclusive little running club. I'd like to officially present the Lunar B*tches Running Club! A few facts about our group: Frequency of meetings: monthly. Distance: … Continue reading Lunar B*tches
Declaring independence
For many, Independence Day has come and gone in an orgy of fireworks, sunscreen and barbecue. My holiday was decidedly different this year and it has me thinking hard about independence and what it means in my own life and the lives of my friends. I suspect I'll be pondering this long after the fuse … Continue reading Declaring independence
Full Moon Fever*
I had a conversation a couple of weeks ago with one of my boys and I declared some behavior of his to be rather odd. Not in an overly critical fashion, it was merely an observation or impression. He accepted my remark with a laugh and then countered with "You like to run at night. … Continue reading Full Moon Fever*
4, 3, 2…
Four of us attended Mountain Jam for what was consecutive year number three and I learned two very important things... the first had something to do with knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt that everything will be fine because your oldest friends always have your back. The second was equally practical but involved mud, … Continue reading 4, 3, 2…
Everything I know about Troy, I learned from Mary Panza
Ok, maybe that isn't 100% true, but she really did get me started on my Troy education. When I first moved to Albany almost 25 years ago, I received some advice from a childhood friend regarding Troy. He said, and I quote, "Troy is the armpit of the Universe." I was uncertain exactly what that … Continue reading Everything I know about Troy, I learned from Mary Panza
April Moms@Work & Women@Work catch-up
Notice I said catch-up instead of catsup or ketchup. We all (or those of us who hang on every word of dialogue in Mad Men at least) know there's only 1 ketchup. I digress - anyway, here are some blog posts from my other spot out here on the internet, Moms@Work. Would you do it … Continue reading April Moms@Work & Women@Work catch-up