Author: Liz

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Election Day

There are two universal truths about Election Day. 1. “I voted” stickers. Number 2. Pizza in the newsroom. Recently, we’ve also added live analysis to that. PettWood Productions set us up. Let the games begin! Related posts: Election Day (and […]

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Sam, or Dali?

There’s a striking resemblance, wouldn’t you say? The chocolate mustache was a gift from my trip to the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg. Related posts: Sam Goes to MoMA Sam’s Stone Barns Onesie Polecat! Sam’s New Kitchen Helper

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Diagnosis: A Broken Wrist

Sam was playing a game on the gym mats at camp: trying to avoid certain colors on the mats by jumping over them. A counselor thought she’d try to help. She catapulted Sam over the color. Sam, wearing socks, slipped. […]

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Happy Anniversary to Us!

17 years! Wow! A tequila to toast. And some bubbly, too.   Related posts: Anniversary Lunch at Public House in Chattanooga Anniversary Dinner Sausage and Beer Dinner, 10th Anniversary Happy New Year!

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Fourth of July

A nice celebration of our nation’s independence, at — where else? — Oratamin. We made a blueberry cobbler. Everyone always makes such great food. And, at dusk, sparklers. Sammy! Love this group. Happy Fourth of July! Related posts: A July […]

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Sunday Fun

Fun at Oratamin + a super-delicious feast, thanks to Ken. Gin and tonic-a. Hot enough to be pool-drinking. Ken at work. Shrimp, kefta, beef, all kinds of goodness. Back home, the bees: And a sweet, clean girl at bedtime. Nice […]

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Nyack Fireworks

Happy Independence Day, everyone! Related posts: A Fun Day in Nyack Brunch with the Ranchers at Harry’s Burritos in Nyack Car Show in Nyack Nyack Sunday

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Oratamin Supper

We had a lovely swim and supper with Joe, Suzie and Irene. Unfortunately I did not take photos of Joe, Suzie or Irene. Except this one of Joe, going off the diving board! Our supper was delicious! We brought the […]

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Friday Night Pot Luck

Puerto Rican-themed Friday night dinner! Here’s the pernil I picked up at the Dominican deli around the corner from the office. MAN was it good. But first, Greg dedicates the Pump Assurance Beacon to Michael: A side dish at the […]

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Friday Night at Oratamin

A nice Sunday night at Oratamin, where we celebrated Nishant’s birthday: Nice sunset on the way home. And we did some stargazing late-night. ]    Related posts: Sunday Evening Supper at Oratamin Oratamin Winter Social Ladies Night at Oratamin Friday […]

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Dog and Cask in Rochelle Park

A nice lunch at the craft brew pub not too far from the office. The Mediterranean salad, with feta, cucumbers, olives — served with salmon. The chopped salad, with romaine, bacon, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, avocado, 7-minute egg and sherry […]

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Oratamin Kitchen, Before and After

Megan started sprucing up the kitchen by buying the Ikea wooden decking tile, and hanging a curtain under the sink. I finished the other half, and did a little rearranging of the butcher block and book case, too: Makes it […]

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Garden Update: We Have Figs

The fig tree has returned! Lavender looks good, too. We celebrate. Related posts: Garden Update Garden Update: Cherries! Peonies! Currants! Garden Update: Columbine, Peonies, Bees! Garden Update: Coneflowers, Pears and More

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Summer Reading Kick-Off Event

We signed up for the summer reading program at the Nyack Library. To kick things off, they put on a show. She’s in there somewhere: He juggles! And balances! Really a thing! Related posts: Sam’s First Trip to the Library […]

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Summer Saturday

A fun day at the pool — — and supper on the patio with Irene, Kris and Tom. That’s the way to spend a summer Saturday! Related posts: Saturday Supper at the Farm: Summer! Saturday Night Supper on the Patio: […]

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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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Rosa Mexicano in Hackensack

I used to love the Rosa Mexicano near Lincoln Center: gorgeous blue-tiled wall with water trickling over it, delicious guacamole, fabulous margaritas. Some of that can be found at the one in Hackensack. The blue-tiled wall of water. The margaritas. […]

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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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The Farm Gets New Bees

The Farm’s friend Brian has an different way of keeping bees. He uses different equipment to house the bees horizontally instead of vertically, and espouses a hands-off, no-treatment philosophy. Basically, a do-not-disturb the bees effort. He caught a swarm, and […]

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Sour Cherry Pie 2018

It’s time for our annual sour cherry pie! \ Shameless plug was posted to Instagram: Pitting. Thanks Hunna! Mixed with sugar, flour and extracts. In you go! In the oven: And out: We took the pie to Oratamin, where we […]

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Garden Update: Cherries and Hydrangeas

Cherries and hydrangeas are starting to look real good. Real good. Blue!   Related posts: Update on the Garden: Hydrangeas, Hyssop, Dianthus, Bees and More Garden Update: Hydrangeas, Cherries Garden Update: New Hydrangeas Garden Update: Cherries! Peonies! Currants!

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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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Aburiya Kinnosuke in Manhattan

You know you’re always looking a for a good place to eat in midtown, and you always get frustrated because the meal is either too expensive or not tasty? Here’s your answer: Aburiya Kinnosuke. It’s an authentic Japanese restaurant, complete with […]

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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 […]