A couple of weeks ago, I realized it was starting to feel like I hadn't seen my bestie in a long time. Within hours, an indication of how psychically in tune we are, I got a text from her requesting a get together. We decided on a date and a destination and I immediately began … Continue reading Woodstock!
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Living La Vida Local
A typical autumn Saturday... A cold morning moderated by sunshine and running around a field. Then it was off to All Good Bakers... ...for a couple of tasty baguettes to accompany the fantastic cheese I selected from my new neighbor, The Cheese Traveler. I went with a raw cow's milk washed rind (washed with beer!) … Continue reading Living La Vida Local
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
Thoughts on summer’s imminent end
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
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
A day of mud and water and friends
Warrior Dash 2012 - check. What a blast! Aside from the no joke 1+ mile hill that starts the course, that is. I had heard some grumbling about the previous day's Dash. Apparently there were some serious bottlenecks at the obstacles and competitors who were reaching for personal records were thwarted with waits of up … Continue reading A day of mud and water and friends