Another overcast day and some raindrops aren’t going to keep me inside, visited the Limestone Rise Conservancy and Wolf Creek Preserve this weekend. Although they were close in proximity, the two places couldn’t be more different! Limestone Rise Conservancy does not have a parking lot, you must park on the side […]
Yearly Archives: 2014
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Headed out to Altamont to visit the Home Front Café for a great breakfast and some history. My senses were overwhelmed upon entering, and I enjoyed looking around while I waited for my meal. Seated in a little corner I was right next to a beautiful stained-glass replication of the […]
One activity that reminds me winter is over for a while is the return of the Drive-Ins! As I’ve mentioned before, I’m kind of particular about where I catch my flicks. Before moving to Albany I had never been to a Drive-In before, so now I’m making up for lost […]
Thankful for clear skies this afternoon, took a ride out to Deer Mountain Nature Trail in Ravena. Once again we found an empty parking lot, and happily hiked into to our private preserve for the afternoon. The trail is well marked and has sporadic signs about the nature you encounter, for […]
Indian Ladder Farm is one of my home away from homes. I love the drive into the country. I’ve picked berries here, brought friends and family here, wandered about the property, fed all of their goats and other animals, seen summer plays in the field, and had many-a-brunch at the […]
Tonight is First Friday in Albany, which means a lot of stores, galleries, museums, and bars are holding special events. I love taking advantage of the free admission to the Albany Institute of History and Art (you can also come here for free with an Albany Public Library museum pass). […]
My favorite town in the Berkshires is Great Barrington. It is a quintessential New England town with a hippy edge and history. If you’re starting with lunch, you should really check out the Gypsy Joynt Café, come for the ambiance and stay for the food. This is a mystical place […]
All this rain lately may be very spring-like, but it isn’t making me feel like I want to go frolic outside with the tulips. One surefire way to get in the spring spirit is to go visit the baby animals at Hancock Shaker Village (and learn some interesting shaker history […]
Great Middle Eastern food in walking distance? Yes please. Mamoun’s Falafel. I’ve walked past this place numerous times, never imagining the insides were quite so lovely. Upon entering the dimly lit establishment we were immediately seated and I began to look around. I loved the high ceilings , brick walls, […]
Coffee Houses. Most people have a favorite, and I feel like they say something about you. I have friends who love Café Vero, and they will have to find a new home to drink their coffee in soon as the establishment is closing. Friends who love hanging out at the […]
All of this rain is a good thing, I promise. April showers bring May flowers. April showers allow us to not feel guilty about not being outside in the sun, and to get some work done in the house. April showers make waterfalls more spectacular… If you want to see […]
How do you like your tea? The weather has been cold, grey, and rainy the past couple of days, a perfect time to pick yourself up with a warm cup of tea. I love my tea with a little honey, and who knows tea better than the British? I’m not […]
Birds songs, turkey, whitetail deer, wild flowers, and waterfalls; the makings of a lovely spring hike. It was gorgeous out today, so I wanted to get my guy into nature after he got out of work. We’ve been on a kick trying new places to hike lately, and went to […]
The Berkshire Museum is great place to go especially if you have kids to entertain, or if you are a kid at heart. There are diverse and hands-on exhibits ranging from dinosaurs, animals of the Berkshire environment, art, minerals, and even a little aquarium. The museum is small and easily seen […]
I’ll let you in on a great secret, Albany Public Library’s museum passes! They expanded their program recently and now you and your friends or family can go to all of these fantastic museums, for free! All you need is a library card.