Yesterday was my fourth time running the Skunk Cabbage Classic Half in Ithaca. I ran this as my third race ever and my second half marathon back in 2010 and have been there every year since. This year the course was a bit different as Barton Hall was setting up for Bob Dylan to play… Continue reading Skunk Cabbage Half Recap
I admit I took a hiatus from writing this summer. I was outside a lot and ran a lot of races. I was inside a bit visiting with family who live on the West Coast and I get to see all too seldom. So a little over a week ago, I ran a 10 mile… Continue reading Race Recap – Ithaca 5 & 10
I have to admit I tried to cram as much as I possibly could into Saturday as the weather was amazing! Saturday’s mid-80 temps may mean summer was here and gone but the sun and heat were fantastic! On the way home from Ithaca, my daughter and I stopped in at Six Mile Creek Winery.… Continue reading Sunny Saturday
Saturday, April 3rd was opening day at the Ithaca Farmer’s Market. My daughter Elise and I headed over on an absolutely summer-like day to see what we could find. There were tons of people in attendance. I think we sat through the advanced green arrow to turn left about ten times as the road was… Continue reading Ithaca Farmer’s Market Opening Day
No, I do not mean date line. I mean I had a sort of, kind of, impromptu date on Friday night. I know. None of those terms – sort of, kind of or impromptu – are generally used when describing a date. So here goes. Friday I worked hard in the morning after deciding that… Continue reading Date Night: Friday Night
I still have to arrive at the Carriage House Cafe during regular business hours. I attended a party in the upstairs hall last Friday evening. If the food and atmosphere that were present upstairs carrying into the daily operations – and from the menu, I believe they do, this location could become my new favorite… Continue reading Carriage House Cafe, Ithaca – Review
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
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