Tag: Upstate Life
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 moreMoving up in the world?
Living in the Albany area is often an exercise in living with cognitive dissonance. Twenty-first century Albany is simultaneously a small American […]
Read moreA Great Addition
The Times Union reported today about a major addition to Moreau Lake State Park, just north of Saratoga. Moreau was a great […]
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 moreOn paid parking in Saratoga
Published in the TimesUnion this week: https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/paid-parking-begins-memorial-day-saratoga-springs-19380919.php The reactions of many of the people quoted are typical and show just how car-brained […]
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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