First, I had to laugh at this Onion article–how perfect that it actually says it’s from Niskayuna, NY! Between this and that news brief they did on period movies, it’s as if they can peer into my Very Soul. Here’s what’s going on this weekend: All Weekend The Old Songs Festival is at the Altamont … [Read more…]
Okay, I’ve once again become carried away with the post when there’s a frightening pile of laundry to be folded. Have I mentioned that we’re taking another long car trip that begins day after tomorrow? So you’d think that I’d take it easy and just work ahead on the weekend post, right? I mean, that’s … [Read more…]
I thought that I’d tell you about two outdoor toys we’ve been enjoying lately. M wanted the Max Liquidators as part of her birthday celebration. I was skeptical, because they act like a syringe, drawing plenty of water and spraying it out quickly. These seem like a perfect backyard pool toy, but we don’t have … [Read more…]
For those of you who’ve been wondering how our weekend was, I’ll update you with my first-ever blog post chock full of triumph. Triumph #1: The ice cream cake turned out pretty well. It was touch and go for a bit when I lost track of time and whipped the cream too much. This, coupled … [Read more…]
We have just completed what I believe might have been the best weather weekend ever.  I mean: gorgeous! Less gorgeous was yesterday’s post, with a variety of humiliating typos. I really was tired.  I think I fixed them all. Anyway, it’s our last day of school this week, so we’re shifting into summer.  Here are … [Read more…]
Go to some decent non-chain restaurants, people! Okay, that’s pretty much the rant. I’m exhausted. And, honestly, I think my readers aren’t the right audience for this particular rant. Because, sophisticated folks that you are, you get on the computer and find interesting things to do. So you’re probably motivated enough to come up with … [Read more…]
I’ve had a couple of people request restaurant suggestions. Then a couple of blogs have been talking restaurants lately. At AOA, they’re offering up Albany Jane’s Must-Try Cheap Lunches. Yum. I’m considering it a to-do list. And then at the TU’s Parent-to-Parent they’re talking about Worst Kids-in-Restaurant Behavior. This sort of post just always depresses … [Read more…]
Hooray! The sun’s finally coming out! Good thing, because we’ve got a lot of outdoorsville happening at our house, and I was really beginning to freak out about it. I am actively working on a restaurant post, so if you have suggestions for good places to take the whole family, I’d love to hear them. … [Read more…]
J went to a birthday party today at Bumble Beads in Latham. I hadn’t ever been inside, although I’d peered in one day when we were visiting Hoffman’s Playland, which is right next door. The mom provided snacks, pizza, & dessert. The store provided the space (a little alcove portion of the store), two crafts … [Read more…]
More free summer stuff! But first, as a public service announcement, I’m issuing a parental advisory. Moms, you must not, under any circumstances, take speaking children with you into the dressing room when trying on swimsuits. I know: it’s such an unpleasant task anyway that it’s tough to use precious “me time” for this. However, … [Read more…]
