Albany Tulips
Today I rode my bike past Washington Park in Albany, the site of its annual Tulip Festival. While the festival is still […]
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Cathedral in Bloom 2025
Yesterday afternoon, I had the privilege of visiting the Cathedral in Bloom at the Episcopal Cathedral of All Saints here in Albany. […]
Read moreCocktail: Àn Laochra
I enjoy celebrating local artisinally produced products. One of my favorites is a (relatively) new distillery called New Scotland Spirits. I’ve enjoyed […]
Read moreNine Pin 26er: “Marmalade” [Video]
The 21st Nine Pin “26er” limited edition ciders: “Marmalade”
Read moreA Visit to a Garden
My wife and I visited the home of a very dear friend yesterday. She has an amazing English-style garden, and I was […]
Read moreProfessional Sports in “Smallbany”
With the recent news that downtown Albany may see a new soccer stadium, with a men’s minor league team and potentially a […]
Read more26er: Prairie Star Mimosa
The first 26er of the 2024 challenge was the Prairie Star Mimosa. It uses a combination of apples from Sammascot and Prairie […]
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