Christmas always makes me feel melancholy. I don't think it is a lack of presents or cookies or family or traditions - I have as much of those things as I desire. Each year when this emotional deflation occurs, it surprises me. The unanticipated sobering, despite festive bubbles imbibed, seems to sneak up on me … Continue reading Ghosts of Christmases Past
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Thanksgiving 2012 – iPhone Photo Highlights
When Thanksgiving became Independence Day
Many years ago, pre-children, I remember discussing the merits of instructing children to cross only at the green vs. teaching them how to jaywalk intelligently. Their father and I agreed that the latter was the ideal and vowed to do exactly that when we eventually had a family. I thought about this conversation during my … Continue reading When Thanksgiving became Independence Day
Thankful
I started writing a post the other day about all the gifts with which I have been blessed. I ran out of time and inspiration and figured it was just going to end up an incompleted draft. I was fine with that - it certainly wouldn't be alone in the "Notes" folder on my iPad. … Continue reading Thankful
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.
Did you know I went to Cornell?
For a conference, that is. I should begin by saying, I didn't know that much about Cornell. I was aware of its status as an Ivy. I realized it is known for its veterinarian program. And that there are highly regarded hospitality and agricultural educational opportunities available. Oh - and that there is a rumored … Continue reading Did you know I went to Cornell?
Check payable: Mario Batali
I've written before about Lupa and its status as my favorite place to eat, specifically their bar, when I'm in NYC. It would be misleading though to deny my absolute love for pretty much all Mario Batali does, food wise, in New York City. A recent overnight trip illustrates why I have often joked that … Continue reading Check payable: Mario Batali
