Author: Liz

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Playing and a party

The neighbors doing crafts. And, later that evening, a party at Jane and Pat’s new home! Related posts: Cousins! Dance Party USA The Goodmans’ Christmas Party Video: Playing at the High Line Playing in the Sandbox

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Advent Rituals

A nice little ritual we’ve taken to doing each year for Advent. Sam reads the weekly Advent prayer and lights that week’s candles. Then we read a little story from our Advent calendar, which, with little books, tells the story […]

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Lazy Sunday Evening

A lazy Sunday evening at home by the fire. Corgi butt: And Sam with one of her Legos from the Advent calendar. Related posts: Sunday Evening Supper at Oratamin Sunday Evening at the Farm Lazy Sunday A Lazy Sunday and […]

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Brunch at Restaurant X

To celebrate Grammy’s birthday, a fancy brunch at Restaurant X! Sam is happy! Cheers! Jim and Peg: Les Dorkages: Whole gang: Being silly with spoons: Birthday girl: Someone was excited about the dessert course. Related posts: Brunch at Barcel: We […]

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Champagne and Oysters

In what has become somewhat of a winter tradition, we sipped Champagne and slurped oysters by a roaring fire. A good way to spend an evening, I’d say. I was so impressed by this 8-page fold-out cookie special section in […]

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Le Parisien in Manhattan

A dinner to celebrate an important birthday. Here’s Boo, with wine. The restaurant, Le Parisien, is a favorite of Boo’s. Classic French food and a lively atmosphere. Sorry, no food photos this time around. But it was delicious! Happy birthday […]

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Advent Legos

Fun with the Advent calendar of Legos, gifted by Jessica. Related posts: Baseball with Fisher; Legos with Reece Messiah Sing and Advent Party! Lighting the Advent Wreath Legos with Dad

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Tree at the Farm

So festive! And, the stockings hung on the mantle: Related posts: The Tree Is Up at The Farm Cutting Down our Tree at Emmerich Tree Farm To Emmerich Tree Farm, for the Tree The Tree is Up at the Farm!

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Lewis in the Snow!

Lewis’ first real experience with snow. He was curious, and a little trepidatious, at first. Then he loved it. Related posts: A Snow Day Monday Calm After the Storm: Playing in Snow Sam in Snow First Snow of Winter

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Trimming the Tree

Hauling in our tree and getting it set up. Lewis is pooped. Got the lights on! Working it out. Related posts: Tabletop Christmas Tree 2012 Cutting Down our Tree at Emmerich Tree Farm To Emmerich Tree Farm, for the Tree […]

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Lunch and Window Shopping in Warwick

After our visit to Emmerich Tree Farm to cut down our tree, we poked around Warwick for a little while, and had a bite to eat. Here’s a cute coffee shop and cafe called Caffe a la Mode: Was thinking […]

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To Emmerich Farm, for our Christmas Tree

For the third year, we have gone up to Warwick to cut down our own Christmas tree. It’s become a fun family tradition, and we enjoy having a tree that lasts all season without dropping too many needles. Here’s a […]

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Thanksgiving 2019

A quiet one this year. I wasn’t feeling so hot. Here, Leigh engages in conversation. The turkey, which I forgot to photograph whole: Yep, that’s how off my game I was. Our New York state wines for the meal. Turkey, […]

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Drinks with Kelli

Kelli came for a visit. I believe this is the first time Sam has served one of our guests a cocktail. Ah, the milestones. Leigh warms himself by the fire. Thoughtful conversation. Related posts: Kelli, Patrick, Spiedies and Dirty Harry […]

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Lazy Saturday Night

Watching TV. Reading. Having drinks. A typical Saturday night in winter. Zzz. Related posts: Saturday Night Supper at the Farm Saturday Night at the Farm: Margies, Movies and a Marvelous Sunset First Night on the Patio: Saturday Night South Slopes […]

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Dinner and a Show

Sam and I went to see “A Christmas Carol” on Broadway (two thumbs up!). But first, a little dinner at Saju Bistro. My great new look: readers over glasses. Should have got progressives. A burger for her: Bouillabaisse for me. […]

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The Modern in Manhattan

A lovely lunch at The Modern. Yes, cocktails at lunch. This is the Empire Sour with Empire Rye Blend, Lemon, Egg White, Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc. Belgian Endive Salad with Meyer Lemon and Spiced Candied Peanuts. Charred Avocado Peekytoe Crab […]

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A Visit to MoMA

With Sarah, a visit to see the new MoMa, which underwent renovations for a big expansion. Some people crawling on the floor for this exhibition in the second floor space: Starry Night, of course. Some Picasso. A new one for […]

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Saturday Night at The Farm

The kids put on a little show. The parents came over for a drink. The sisters got to hang. A very nice Saturday at Sour Cherry Farm. Leigh and Greg with drinks. Rye to warm me up. Lewis is zonked. […]

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Happy Birthday, Sam!

To celebrate her birthday, Sam wanted to make a cake shaped like a turkey. So we did that. Down to the homemade Oreo buttercream. We, and by we, I mean I, started several days ahead and made enough chocolate cakes […]

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A Winter’s Walk

Sarah, Greg, Sam and I took Lewis for a nice, long walk at Tallman State Park. Ready to go, Lewis? Pretty views. Lewis, off leash. Lew-Lew. Lovely winter sun. Related posts: Lunch and a Walk with Sam A Walk at […]

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Lewis Gets a Tartan Coat

Sarah arrives for a visit, and she’s bearing gifts. Lewis! You get a tartan jacket! Related posts: Sarah Arrives! Concert at the Park! Sarah and Wilson’s Visit Polecat! Visitors at the Farm

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Happy Birthday Sam!

For Sam’s birthday celebration, we went to an old familiar place, the Olde Village Inne. Sam, of course, had a burger and fries. And after dinner, she blew out a candle on a piece of chocolate cake. Happy Birthday Sam! […]

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Eugene’s Diner in Port Chester

David DiBari, my friend and one of the most innovative and creative chefs in Westchester, earned a coveted Bib Gourmand from the first Michelin Guide to cover Westchester for Eugene’s Diner. (He earned one for another Westchester restaurant, too: The […]

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Sunday at the Farm

A few random photos from the day. This cool thermometer hangs on the back of the garage. The robot upsets Lewis. Lewis had chewed the laces on my Bean mocs, so I ordered new ones and rethreaded them. It wasn’t […]

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Bar Louis in Milford

We brunched at a fine little restaurant in the basement of the Hotel Fauchere in Milford, Pennsylvania. The hotel, as the photos on the walls in the stairwells attest, has has many famous guests and visitors. Back in the 1840s, […]

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Relaxing in Yulan

Ed and Emily generously lent us the use of their Sullivan County home for the weekend, and we enjoyed a relaxing Saturday evening without internet or TV. Note the brown. Here’s the pizza from The Laundrette. It was delicious! Sam […]

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An Afternoon in Narrowsburg

After a delicious lunch at The Heron, we retrieved Lewis from the car and did a little walking and window shopping in Narrowsburg. It’s a teeny little town right on the Delaware River. There are a number of sophisticated shops […]

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The Heron in Narrowsburg

Pimento cheese. Buttermilk fried chicken. And yet, a classic Reuben! The Heron, an adorable little restaurant in an adorable little town, brings together Southern and classic cuisine, and does so with a creative, farm-to-table bent. Shirley Temples are served in […]