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A July Summer Weekend

Last weekend’s weather cooperated to make for a postcard perfect weekend in Upstate New York. Major races were held all over the place – Utica, Geneva, Binghamton – and a local festival took front and center from Friday until Sunday. JulyFest, in its 53rd year, takes place in downtown Binghamton. In conjunction with the festival… Continue reading A July Summer Weekend

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Gary Rith Pottery

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

Just my Thoughts

Black Friday

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