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Review: Van Gogh The Immersive Experience in Albany New York

Review: Van Gogh The Immersive Experience in Albany New York

Going to the Van Gogh The Immersive Experience was on my “Fun Things To Do in the Capital District” bucket list since I heard it was coming to the Albany area. I am so glad it’s here in Schenectady for the summer of 2022!  My 

The perfect fresh seafood lunch at Hooked Market and Kitchen in Latham

The perfect fresh seafood lunch at Hooked Market and Kitchen in Latham

Well, it’s about a year since my last blog post! I kind of lost my blogging mojo during the pandemic, but a recent delicious lunch at Hooked in Latham inspired me to blog about food again. Hooked Market and Kitchen‘s new location opened in August 

One Year Pandemic Anniversary: Feeling weird and hopeful

One Year Pandemic Anniversary: Feeling weird and hopeful

One year ago today the pandemic took over our lives. I I am still here, alive, feeling a bit weird, yet hopeful. A year ago today I remember asking my daughter’s beloved bus driver if he had heard any news about school closings. “Nah, nothing 

First Day Hike at Saratoga Spa State Park

First Day Hike at Saratoga Spa State Park

Happy New Year! I began 2020 with an invigorating 3 mile guided hike organized by the Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs. Last year’s First Day Hike got postponed due to high winds and I couldn’t make the make up date so I was 

My first Authors Night East Hampton 2019: Introvert’s Tips & Takeaways

My first Authors Night East Hampton 2019: Introvert’s Tips & Takeaways

One of the writerly highlights of my August 2019 didn’t involve any writing at all. I finally attended Authors Night in East Hampton where I enjoyed meeting fellow readers, writers, and authors. The annual fundraising event which raises money for the East Hampton Library attracts 

My Summer 2019 Saratoga County Bucket List

My Summer 2019 Saratoga County Bucket List

It was an exhausting spring, and I’m determined to check out all the fun things to do in Saratoga County that I have been putting off. I’m not traveling this summer so I made a list of places I want to visit in Saratoga County 

My interview on Why The Podcast

My interview on Why The Podcast

Anyone who knows me knows that I am an introvert and I hate public speaking. I joined Toastmasters to try and cure my glossophobia. Completing ten speeches in front of a revolving group of supportive strangers-turned-cheerleaders helped me with the shakes. Even though I don’t 

Nomad Coffee and Crepes in Ballston Spa: Coffee & Hearty Yummy Crepes

Nomad Coffee and Crepes in Ballston Spa: Coffee & Hearty Yummy Crepes

My husband and I had a celebratory anniversary breakfast at the new Nomad Coffee and Crepes on Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa last week. It was serendipitous as we were planning on going to another great breakfast place (Iron Roost) down the block, but it 

Provence Restaurant in Albany: French comfort food for birthday date night

Last month I celebrated my big 5-0 birthday at Provence restaurant, a French restaurant in Albany. It’s in the center of Stuyvesant Plaza in Albany, and has a welcoming patio for dining. It was a bit too chilly that night so we sat at a 

Best Kept Secret: Home cooked Indian food in Albany

Best Kept Secret: Home cooked Indian food in Albany

Where do you go when you are craving South Indian food in the Albany area? My favorite place to eat a masala dosa in Albany is Parivar Spices and Food, an Indian supermarket at 1275 Central Avenue in Albany, New York. Look at this Mysore