Category Archives: New York State

Weekly Photo Challenge: Color

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

My love of color is evidenced by the colors of the home in which I live. My house is red, my car is green, my bedroom is lilac, my bath is aqua. As I travel, my eye is drawn to … Continue reading →

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Road Trip to Upstate New York!

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

Blue lights flashed behind us as we drove through the small town of Malone, New York, about 11:30 p.m. and just 40 miles from our destination, St. Lawrence University. Our right rear tail light was out according to the chatty … Continue reading →

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Searching for the Best Chocolate Chip Cookie in NYC

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

After finding the best pickle in New York City, my friend was now after the best chocolate chip cookie. According to her Californian rabbi, the best chocolate chip in the world could be found on Manhattan on the Upper West … Continue reading →

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In Search of the Best Pickle

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

We were on a search for the best pickle on Manhattan. Before my friend embarked on a trip to the East Coast in June, she did a little research. She googled and searched, arriving in town with a name and … Continue reading →

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Earthy Luxury in New York

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Confirming our reservation at the gate, we continued the drive up the hill, passing trails and a greenhouse, a putting green and horse barn before reaching the actual hotel. Made of wood and stone, the building is majestic in an … Continue reading →

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Where Are We Going?

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

It was a mystery. My husband planned a weekend away for the two of us, without the kids, to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary, but he wouldn’t tell me where we were going. “It’s a surprise,” he said and gave me the … Continue reading →

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Eating in NYC (Gluten Free!)

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

In New York City, we all ate well, and the gluten eaters were as satisfied as the gluten-free eater. We ate crepes, bread sticks and pizza, panini and Reuben sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, French fries, cupcakes and cheesecake, and all … Continue reading →

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New York, Two Teens, Three and a Half Days

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

With all its lights and energy, shows, museums, restaurants, and tours, New York City will stimulate and entertain even the most disinterested of teenagers. Here’s how we spent a few action packed days during February break in New York City. … Continue reading →

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