It’s challenging for some of us to reach across the aisle…and I’m not referring to politics! Truth is, we are a species that likes to hang around people who resemble us. We like to think we appreciate and encourage diversity, but the fact is that most of us don’t wander too far from our childhood …
Last night, we had dinner with friends, Regina and Chris. We met at The Pickled Owl, a bar-restaurant in Hurleyville, NY. Hurleyville is a quaint place typical of the small Catskill towns that have a few nice restaurants and other businesses like the Hurleyville General Store and Morgan Outdoors. Both are two women-owned businesses driving …
I love the moment when a heat spell breaks and we return to seasonal temperatures. At 2:39 a.m. I woke up, padded downstairs to turn off the AC and open the windows. Ahhh. Joy! Returning to Joy, to lightness after coming through a dark or heavy period, is such a blessing. One can almost appreciate …
It’s Tuesday and we’re back in Sullivan County. Beth suggested a morning walk, so we drove to a lovely path by a brook in nearby Jeffersonville, NY. If there’s a sound more relaxing than water running over stones, I have yet to hear it! As our daughter, Steph, said to me a couple of days …
Is it just me or does world seems kind’ve off?I’m not speaking scientifically about the planet’s axis or position in the solar system, though that may be a contributing factor, but more of the way we humans and the planet we inhabit have arrived at a crisis point. Those of you who have read this …
As I write this, it’s 9:15 pm and a repairman named Michael is trying to figure out an electrical problem on our RV. It’s not a major issue like the one that stranded us last year, but even small or medium sized issues tend to multiply if left unaddressed. (Homeowners and car owners know what …
Beth and I saw Barbie. It’s unlike any movie I’ve ever seen, but I’ve missed quite a few monster hits based upon toys, comic books and video games. I guess I’m a bit of a snob. Of course, Barbie is aiming higher than bringing plastic dolls to life. There are mature men/women and other themes …
We are in Lanesborough, MA at the foot of Mt. Greylock in the Berkshires. It’s 60 degrees, windy with more cloud than sun. Accordingly, we are going to see Barbie after Beth’s yoga classes. There’s a deluxe movie theatre in Pittsfield, a town we want to see, so we’ll likely enjoy some lunch and explore …
Today is Thursday. We’re back in Westchester, NY for two final camp performances, helping our camp clients say “goodbye” to their campers after a successful season. I think camp directors (and schools) like us because we’re pretty darn good – professional, high-quality. We offer children solid lessons in addition to our entertainment value. Oh, and …
Bill G. and I took the train to downtown Philadelphia on Monday. Our goal was a lofty one – to visit the Barnes Museum and, perhaps, the Rodin Museum, too. What I expected was a semi-boring day filled with a slow walk indoors and a humid, hot one outdoors. I was half right. It was …