I’ve updated the Playground List. If you visit a new playground, or if you have a favorite that isn’t listed yet, please share it with us by filling out the survey. For those of you who didn’t catch it in the comments and who aren’t a Fan on Facebook, Schenectady’s had to shut down the … [Read more…]
So, I was so busy typing this that M finished gymnastics and they both went downstairs and were all ready to go by the time I caught up with them. If I’d left my keys loose they probably would have tried to drive home without me! Here’s the weekend. . . All Weekend: The New … [Read more…]
Okay, it’s been a busy day, so I’m a little behind schedule and the weekend post is in process, but here’s what I’ve got for Friday so far to get you started. Friday, April 16th It’s Art Night Schenectady from 5-9 pm, including free admission to Schenectady Museum from 5-7 pm. Albany Poets kick off … [Read more…]
The Albany Institute of History and Art sent out a link to a survey. Complete it and you get 4 free passes. The survey’s a bit involved, but if you haven’t visited this museum because you didn’t want to spend the cash, here’s your big chance. Great paintings & sculptures! A mummy! Colonial America stuff! … [Read more…]
I’m having one of those weeks when every time I go to the grocery store I forget something essential. So yesterday I had to run to the store for olives for a meal, and I forgot that we were almost out of milk. Today I thought that we could just stop at Stewarts on our … [Read more…]
I love hanging clothes on the clothesline. First, saving energy makes me feel virtuous & warm & fuzzy & At One With the Earth. Not that I’m going to go all radical homemaker on you. Although, come to think of it, I can also churn butter. Another thing I like about using the clothesline is … [Read more…]
UPDATE: This post is from 2010, so it’s outdated. Here’s a link to the KidsOutAndAbout Summer Camps page, which is more comprehensive and is updated each year. Okay, that berry-picking syndrome has happened again. I’ve been keeping a running list of summer camps as various organizations have emailed me, and I thought that it … [Read more…]
So, I wrote this post that I liked, but then I decided that it wouldn’t work for today. And now, look at me. It’s late and I’m sleepy and I’m starting from scratch! Yuck. Luckily, I’ve been working on a little project, which is to include various entertainers to the Big Ol’ List of Links. … [Read more…]
Would you believe that I was about two-thirds through this post when it suddenly disappeared? Oh, man, I was so bitter. Especially since, as I write this thing up, I always delete my notes of whatever I’ve been hearing about. So maybe there are a couple of things that were completely lost. SO irritating. We … [Read more…]
The TU’s Table Hopping Blog reports that a Mexican Radio is coming to Schenectady! Yeah, baby! Now, does this mean that I will forsake Bombers and their glorious lemon pepper-garlic wings and ginormous margaritas? Oh, no. And yet, will I appreciate a downtown option for my young girls in which the main decorating motif is … [Read more…]
