Category Archives: traditions

Altan – St. Patrick’s Eve

Last night Mom and I headed up to the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall to enjoy the great music of Altan. They are a wonderful band and put on a good show and they had a very appreciative audience. I … Continue reading

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Welcome 2017

Safe travels in the year ahead everyone – take time to look around, do the work, paint, write, photo, sing, whatever makes your heart happy. Share it. Love people, do good. Laugh. Be strong and brave. Continue reading

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Merry Christmas! (she lives!)

I wasn’t even vertical enough on Christmas Eve or Day to post my traditional little image and wish you the best: But there you go. I’m here now. Mom and I seem to have reached a new level in our … Continue reading

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The Tradition of Tea and Iced Tea

Those who know need no commentary. Needed a break to recover from taking leave of Lothlorien…

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All the Ornaments

I come from a bunch of families who have a lot of ornaments for their Christmas trees. We had fun this weekend looking over my cousin Joe’s family tree, decorated with all kinds of memories. A former co-worker (thanks Elizabeth!) … Continue reading

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