Life revolves around the watering hole, that’s why during the summer months you can almost always find me at some swimming hole. Most swimming holes are found by word of mouth, only told to trusty worthy friends to keep them on the down low. A lot of spots aren’t exactly […]
Monthly Archives: June 2014
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I’m a sucker for a good sculpture park. The Circle Museum in Austerlitz has some pretty interesting work strewn about in a gorgeous country setting. Some are very abstract containing everything but the kitchen sink, some are more realistic and look like birds or other things, and most have a […]
Camping does all sorts of good for the soul. It is so essential to leave the city and disconnect every once in a while, if only for a weekend. I’m not saying you have to go backcountry and trek miles into the unknown, just build a fire and gaze at […]
Spumoni? I’d never heard of it. AOA has some interesting food articles, and if I’m in the neighborhood I’ll give it a try. I went to Civitello’s while I was in Schenectady and this was a pocket of the city I’d never been to before, Little Italy. A few bakeries, […]
Growing up around the city there are some things I never thought I’d get into, like rodeo. Little did I know it was in my blood. I started randomly sporting cowboy boots in high school, I love southern rock and a bit of old school country, and can’t resist a […]
One of my favorite places on this earth is Robert Moses State Park in Babylon, Long Island. When I am home visiting my family I journey out to the beach as much as possible. There is nothing better than the sun, the ocean, and a long walk in nature. I […]
I have a Cardona’s obsession, and I don’t want any help for my problem. Cardona’s imports a lot of the goods they sell from other local establishments. Every time I enter the store I secretly hope and pray that they will have my favorite cookies. It happens maybe 1 out of […]
I went to Short and Stout, a relatively new teahouse in Albany and found a real gem! The joint is pretty big. There are lots of places to sit inside, in winter this will be a nice way to get out of the house. There was a hot crème brulee tea […]
When you’re on Delaware Ave heading towards Delmar, maybe heading towards Jim’s Tastee Freeze, right before you cross the bridge you may have noticed a little green sign that says Normanskill Farm. I turned down there one day, and found a pretty special place. Turns out there is a lot […]
It’s nice when things are simple. Tara’s Kitchen is as great as everyone says it is. Make a reservation and head out to Schenectady. You will enter a place with a great atmosphere; there is outdoor seating available. You will receive prompt and warm service. You will enjoy a delicious […]
There’s nothing like sunshine and summertime. I want to be outside all day, so often times, I am. Yesterday it was hot and time to get in some water. I spent some time around a refreshing creek with the swallows and the tadpoles, and after sunning and swimming, it was […]
I don’t claim to be a soccer fan, but watching any high stakes game can be a good time. I had dinner at Flores Family Restaurant in Schenectady and enjoyed a great authentic Latin American meal while watching the World Cup, and it was a lot of fun. Go on […]
After a week of rainy cloudy days I decided to spend a solid 12 hours out and about yesterday. At 8 AM we set out to Rome to visit Fort Stanwix, a beautifully maintained national monument. There is rich history here in a beautiful setting. You may enter through fantastic […]
Having a tea party was great fun as a child, but grown up tea parties are even better with real phenomenal food and drink. When you order afternoon tea at the Whistling Kettle you get your choice of tea, soup or salad, a sandwich, and dessert. Everything is always top […]
The Empire State Plaza is one of the places I love to take people who are visiting, and I often find myself there for its many events in every season. In the summer there are plentiful festivals and concerts. I’m really excited to see Shaggy and Bootsy Collins next Wednesday, […]