The holiday itself is over but hopefully, we are all still being thankful and grateful for what we have. I could not convince my family to let me have free reign with the camera on Thanksgiving Day but here are a few shots – including a table shot – of what the day was like… Continue reading Thanksgiving 2009
Yes, I know. You all are sick of hearing about local shopping. Well, sorry. Here is one more for today. Yesterday, my Black Friday shopping consisted of going to Gary Rith’s open studio. Gary is a potter who lives in Etna, NY. His studio is part of his home and is a wonderful, cozy place.… Continue reading Gary Rith Pottery
Yes, again! I will drive this thought home every chance I get as I believe it is important to support our local businesses. In 2008, the City of Binghamton did a push at holiday time for local shopping in the city. I have not heard or seen anything like it since that time. Some local… Continue reading Shop Local
I have blogged about Black Friday many times. I have mentioned Black Friday in even more posts. That having been said, I am going out this Friday. I am heading to Etna, NY to a pottery studio to do some holiday shopping. If you would like to support an artist, you can see Gary’s items… Continue reading Black Friday
I know, everyone is doing a gratitude entry. I have held off. I am just not sure I can voice all those people, all those happenings, all the good in my life. You, nor I, do not have the time but I will try anyway. Know that, as with any great thank you, someone, something… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!
I know, who cares what happened on November 25th, 1984? It is not a particularly important date in world history. It is an important Sunday in my personal history. Twenty-five years ago today I became a mother. The day started out the same as many Sundays. I woke up earlier than need be. I… Continue reading Twenty-five Years Ago Today
Okay, you all think I am crazy! I know this in my heart. But, that is okay as I also know I am slightly crazy. I have started plans for my holiday baking. You may ask what? Why? When? I try to keep a running list of items I need, the basics – unbleached flour,… Continue reading Holiday Baking
I have blogged previously about local establishments that have had to close their doors. With the majority of retail spending being done in the next month, I think now is a great time to introduce you all to The 3/50 Project. As the main page on the web site says, what three independently owned… Continue reading The 3/50 Project
I was just recently reading a number of different news stories on the increase in numbers of meals being given to people by local food banks. The most recent article comes from the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle via Twitter. I want to encourage you to help those who are your neighbors and maybe not… Continue reading Feed the Need
I opened an email this morning – one that had been sitting in my inbox most of the weekend as I tried to take a good portion of the weekend off from the computer – and thought long and hard. As a lot of circumstances have made me stop and think or stop and breathe… Continue reading Creating Your Own Life
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