One of the perks of the Vibram Five Fingers. . . You’re not just running: you’re also picking flowers! Which reminds me, here’s a local photography blog with a simple-but-satisfying Queen Anne’s Lace Project. And as long as we’re talking local blogs and craftiness, here’s a blog about family fun in the Adirondacks with a … [Read more…]
The excellent culinary karma continues at our house. First, thanks to our CSA, we’ve discovered purslane, which W and I both love; second, thanks to the Purple Cook and Martha Stewart, I’ve conquered beets–I just don’t like them plain or in borscht or in salad, but beet chips? mmmm. And, finally, we tried making our … [Read more…]
Another busy weekend. Here’s some of what’s going on: All Weekend: The Saratoga County Fair in Ballston Spa continues through Sunday. Landis Arboretum is hosting a Music Festival from 2 pm ’til dark on Saturday and Sunday. It’s $10/adult, kids free. The Falcon Ridge Folk Festival is also this weekend–a bit of a distance, a … [Read more…]
J’s been wanting her ears pierced since M got them done last fall. Now, I’m not one of those mothers who feels strongly that their daughter’s virgin ears have to reach a specific age (Does anyone know that Eddie from Ohio song, One Thousand Sarahs? Sarah’s got pierced ears and “all the mothers said her … [Read more…]
I have a couple of items that I missed back when I did the week’s post. First, the Nisky Dixie Cats will be playing at the Niskayuna Town Gazebo tonight (Tuesday) at 7 pm, and The Rogues will be playing rock and roll on Thursday at 7 pm at the gazebo. The Homespun Occasions folks … [Read more…]
So, remember on Saturday night, when it was pouring down rain & there was lightning & thunder & high winds? Guess what we were doing? Camping!! Lucky for us, it wasn’t hardcore, back-to-nature camping, but backyard camping! Our friends host an annual party that brings people from as far away as the Carolinas. This is … [Read more…]
Phew! So much is going on this week. Here’s what I’ve found: All Week: Don’t forget that there’s plenty more going on at William K. Sanford (Colonie) Library and Albany Public Library. The Clifton Park Not-So-Common Players are performing Once Upon a Mattress in Clifton Commons at 7:30 pm from 7/22-7/25. It’s the Saratoga County … [Read more…]
I’ve cooked some tasty new dishes in the last week, so I thought that I’d share. First, regular readers know that I’ve been experimenting with more vegetarian and vegan options which are generally received with groans of disdain. However, I tried a new dish that W likes. In fact, it’s the first time I’ve successfully … [Read more…]
I finally made it to the Albany Art Room!  I’ve been wanting to visit ever since I found out about it while working on my Big Ol’ List of Links. Today we were planning on meeting W for lunch in downtown Albany with our out-of-town friends before saying goodbye to them, so it was the … [Read more…]
Wondering what’s up with Central Park’s Tiny Tot Land? Here’s an update. Meanwhile, here’s what’s going on this weekend: All Weekend: Annie Get Your Gun continues at the Park Playhouse most nights at 8 pm. For BBQ fans, this weekend is the Troy Pig Out on Saturday and Sunday. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church … [Read more…]
