On September 12th, four days later than originally thought, the first of many lasts started at my home. My youngest child started his last year of high school. Yes, number six is a senior in high school. Days not consist of reminding him of not only homework but also college applications, job applications and test… Continue reading First of the Lasts
I have been a political junkie since I was young. I stuffed envelopes for my first presidential campaign at the age of 12. Yes, that qualifies me as a junkie. Imagine my dismay when I realized that tomorrow is primary day in New York State and the recent flooding had totally put it out of… Continue reading Disillusionment: A Political Commentary
From an outside window looking in, the big item missing from many food programs is fresh food. Because of the perishable nature of fresh fruits and vegetables, it is hard to get them in food programs. Enter an elementary school leadership program and the enterprising teacher who knew a garden could provide many lessons for… Continue reading The Harvest is Plentiful
Here in upstate NY we sort of go by those age old adages that summer starts Memorial Day weekend and ends Labor Day weekend. Kids here do not even start school until the Wednesday after Labor Day. Best we not discuss when they get out of school as I am sure that would astonish some… Continue reading Good Bye , Summer!
Just a being upfront note for all of you. I won a prize package from Charlene’s blog. The prize package was from Ever Stride so I received this item for free. I was not/am not under any obligation to write a review or for that review to be positive. Let me tell you upfront that… Continue reading Ever Stride SPF 29 Skin Defense – Product Review
My youngest is about to start his senior year in high school. He has known for some time where he really wants to go to college, but, as with the other kids, I am making him look at multiple colleges. There is no guarantee that his first choice will want him. He has been… Continue reading College Visit
Another weekend, another half marathon! Well, not quite as my last half was on a Thursday evening, exactly ten days prior to the Catharine Valley Half. Monies raised from this race go to the upkeep of the Catharine Valley Trail and to the Watkins Glen Cross Country team according to this article in the Odessa… Continue reading Catharine Valley Half – Race Recap
Even in this time of harvest and abundance – summer, it is hard to cook just what is going to be eaten. Then, try to convince a teenager or even a 20-something adult that leftovers are what dinner is going to be. I knew there were plenty of leftovers that needed to be eaten when… Continue reading Leftovers
I really love running half marathons. That, along with 15K and 20K races, seem to be my ideal distances. I can run a full marathon and I can run a 5K but I get the most out of a half. Last Thursday evening, I ran the Tromptown Half. This was my first time running this… Continue reading Tromptown Half Marathon – Race Recap
Nicki's Nook 