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Summer Concert Series

The Nyack Park Conservancy has take on running the summer concert series. And we are grateful.   Nice night. Sam is thrilled to be back at the concerts.   Related posts: The First Concert in the Park! Last Concert in […]

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Storytime with Amos and Boris

Amos and Boris was one of my favorite books from childhood. I was so pleased when, a few Thanksgivings ago, our friend Suzanne gave it to Sam. Now, she reads it herself. Related posts: Storytime on the Porch Sam’s First […]

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Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day, Hunna! And to LeighLo! Steak, asparagus and salad. Hello Sammy! The fathers. My mother! Happy Fathers day to all the dads out there. Related posts: Father’s Day Supper at the Farm Happy Birthday Greg! We Cook Like […]

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First Grade Concert

All dressed up in black and white, and ready for her performance. Here we go! Afterward, a party in the all-purpose room. Holly, Claire and Sam: Mom and Sam! Good job, Sammy! Related posts: First Day of School: First Grade […]

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Bedtime Stories

Bedtime with this cutie. Tonight, she reads Madeline. Related posts: Doris Reading Sam a Bedtime Story Pretty Dress, Sam! Merry Christmas! On a Sunday Walk with Sam

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Sunday Funday

We started the weekend with a performance by Sam at church. The Bishop was in town, so we had to put on a show! Blurry Sam: After church, a game of chess. And a tour of the garden. The new […]

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Family Day

Pal-ing around at Home Depot. At the Goosetown Bazaar: A random selfie. G&T poolside. A nice Saturday. Related posts: Saturday at the Farm Annual #selfie Quiet Family Dinner Afternoon at Oratamin

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Nyack Boat Club

After ballet watching day, Ashely invited the group for a pizza picnic at the Nyack Boat Club. What beautiful views! Kids with pizza. Some fun photos from inside the Boat Club. A fun outing.     Related posts: The Nyack […]

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Ballet Watching Day

It’s watching day at ballet! The close of another season. Related posts: Watching Day at Ballet Watching Day at Ballet Watching Day at Ballet Watching Day at Ballet

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Random Photos from June

A typical June, I’d say. Rose wine, a margarita, a beach towel and a blue-dress selfie. ndo Related posts: Random March Photos Random May Photos Photos from Day One of the Beach: Amagansett! Day Two Beach Photos: Amagansett!

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Day Around Sour Cherry Farm

A few random photos from our spring Sunday. Church!   Time to swap out the winter and summer linens. And we plant a new pear tree! The variety is Moonglow. And we turn on our new wine lights at cocktail […]

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Weekend at Oratamin

Some random Oratamin weekend photos. Low-carb G&T: Rose in a can. Decorating for the pre-school open house: Good times. Related posts: Full Circle: We’ve Joined a Swim Club A Picnic at Oratamin Oratamin Winter Social A Weekend with Boo

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Lazy Days on the Porch

Morning and evening on the porch. Our sweet girl. And, to end the day, a little tonic-making! Related posts: Sunday Morning on the Porch Porch Opener: Sidecars Outside, Then a Fire The Porch Season Has Begun! BLTs on the Porch

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Field Day!

Field Day at Upper Nyack Elementary! Leap frog! Hi Sam! Hula hoops! Related posts: Couple Cute Things About Sam A Quiet Evening at Home Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk: Field Trip Field + Supply: A Modern Makers’ Craft Fair

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Ava’s Birthday Party

Ava held her birthday party at a fun spot in New City. The girls could dress up and get glammed up, with hair, nails and face paint. There was plenty of dancing, too! Fun stuff. Happy birthday Ava! Related posts: […]

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Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk: Field Trip

I signed up to chaperone the class trip to the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. Lucky me! My charges: Meercats! Lots of fish: Jellyfish! Crazy lunch: Herding cats: Good times. Related posts: Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk Couple Cute Things About Sam […]

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Sunday Night Supper

Supper with the folks on a Sunday night. Still chilly enough for a Manhattan. (Note yellow Tory Burch shoes found at the consignment shop.) Leigh with a drink. Related posts: Sunday Night Supper Sunday Night Supper: Rosy Gin and Linguine […]

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The Oratamin Season Begins

First Saturday of the summer. Rose by the pool and a big salad for dinner. Someone brought his pet tortoise. Salad and chicken. Related posts: Closing the Season at Oratamin Oratamin Opener: Memorial Day Oratamin Supper Oratamin Clean Up Day

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Bread for Life

As Episcopalians, we don’t really do First Communion. Sam has been taking the sacrament since she could eat. But this year, she learned what it all meant. And after that, we had a little show! Procession: Hi Sam! Megan and […]

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Birthday Fun!

Lunch, a concert at St. Bart’s, and wine with Boo. A fun birthday for me in Manhattan. At Morrell’s Wine Bar, Bandol and a duo of tartares: And a trio of sliders (no bun): I stumbled upon a mass at […]

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Supper at the Ranch

Sunday at the Ranch! Carb-free appies: Leigh and Sondra. Leigh with a drink. Sammy! Mom made our famous oven-roasted chicken thighs. Hi Sam! Good times. Related posts: Supper at the Ranch Supper at the Ranch: Farewell to Lexi Supper at […]

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Sunday Night Supper

A lovely evening with the folks, where we sipped Manhattans and dined on Roast Pork with Pears. Related posts: Sunday Evening Supper at Oratamin Sunday Night Supper: Beet Salad and Roast Chicken with Chickpeas Sunday Night Supper: Mini-Thanksgiving Sunday Supper […]

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Saturday at SCF

Just a Saturday around the house, with an “experiment” and some chores to get the porch open. Mopping! And a nice little lunch of chicken salad. Related posts: Saturday Around the Farm Sarah and Wilson’s Visit Saigonese in Hartsdale: Saturday […]

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Home to SCF

On the way home to New York now. A few photos, first, from the lobby at the Radisson at the Mall of America. Home we go. Related posts: Bringing Sam Home to Sour Cherry Farm Heading Home. Nobody Wants to […]

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Scenes from Minnesota

Driving around after the funeral a bit. The old home place. The quarry. The sign from the bar, which hangs on Bob and Ann’s shed. Gathering the family at Ann and Bob’s. Related posts: Heading to Minnesota A Recap of […]

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Visiting Hours for Doris

Mark picks up Sam and me at the airport, and we are heading straight to the visiting hours at the funeral hone. On our way in, we always see the Jolly Green Giant in Le Sueur. We’re a little early, […]

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On the Road to Minneapolis

Sad news: Doris has died. She was in the hospital just a few short days, even played Bingo the Wednesday before. I’ll craft a post with some photos of her — plus Greg’s heartwarming eulogy — soon, but for now, […]

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Easter Sunday

He is risen! Happy Easter everyone. A basket waiting for Sam on the table. At church with the family: Herself, by the altar. With Loa and Arlo! Les dorkages: Sam and Loa.    Back at the house, an Easter egg […]

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Dyeing Easter Eggs

No natural dye this year. Not enough time. Paas to the rescue. Related posts: Dyeing Easter Eggs Dyeing Easter Eggs! Dyeing Eggs Natural Dye for Easter Eggs

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Running Around on Passover Friday

Friday before Irene’s seder. We do some errands, some cooking, some play, too. Jane and I took the kids to Billy Beez. My first time there. Then off to the dentist! Errand-running. And later, prep work for the seder. Asparagus […]