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May 14, 2012

NYC Landmark: Queens County Farm

One of my happiest summer adventure was at the Queens County Farm with my children, during their annual Children's Carnival. The carnival has since passed for this year, but they are still hosting some great events well into October. I invite you to read about how[...]

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January 24, 2011

Exploring Inwood Hill Park, a piece of Old New York

Yes, it's cold and it's tempting to stay home and warm. However, when you have kids bouncing off the walls and a desire to stretch those legs yourself, it's necessary to bundle up and head outside. We were eager to go for a walk, but didn't want to venture to far t[...]

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April 17, 2010

Wave Hill: A Nature Haven Amidst The Concrete Jungle

Recently, a darling friend invited me to join her on a little play date excursion to the Bronx.  I know you're thinking, "Why the Bronx?". But really, if you haven't discovered all the Bronx has to offer, than you are truly missing out. Because among many things,[...]

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January 12, 2010

Two Ice Skating Rinks in NYC: A Tween Reviews

The following post was written by my 12 year old son, David, based on his experiences ice skating with a few of his friends this past weekend. This is his Adventure, without parents in tow. This weekend my friends and I went to Battery Park Ice Skating Rink. I w[...]

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Sometimes I find country living too different and Sometimes I find country living too different and unsuitable. But then I have days that exhaust me. Or I am riddled with anxiety and uncertainty - a common theme for me as of late. Or just need to clear my head. Then I find the country to be the best medicine. Maybe it’s the crisp cold air. Or the soothing of the rushing glen. Or the sound of the ravens nesting nearby. Or the soft, cushy moss under my feet. Whatever it is, I am so grateful even when it all feels so unsure. I know this is pretty lucky. 

#fingerlakes #newyork #countryliving
A glimpse into a casual afternoon in Rochester enj A glimpse into a casual afternoon in Rochester enjoying the @magrochester and the newest exhibits displayed through. Love how rich Rochester is with museums and spaces to enjoy art and creativity. 

#newyork #rochesterny #upstateny #museums @visitrochester
A little sunset time. 📍Lake Erie #newyork #bu A little sunset time. 📍Lake Erie 

#newyork #buffalo #sunset #upstateny
Fool’s Spring is a term I learned after moving t Fool’s Spring is a term I learned after moving to the Finger Lakes and it really is something to witness. What a difference a day makes. 

#fingerlakes #thisissoflx #lifeinflx #newyork #upstateny
After the rain, this is the sound as the sun sets: After the rain, this is the sound as the sun sets: the song of what seems to be a thousand peepers and the water rushing from the glen down the 100 foot waterfall right in front of our little country cottage. 

As much as I still love the noise of my NYC, this wasn’t a bad trade off. ❤️

#fingerlakes ##thisissoflx #lifeinflx #newyork
Come with me to admire the snow melt rushing throu Come with me to admire the snow melt rushing through the little glen that runs next to our little country cottage. 

Now is the perfect time to visit the Finger Lakes if you enjoy waterfalls. Through mud season and again during the rainy days of fall these waterways are the most active and beautiful. 

One of the many reasons we love our home in this stunning region. 

#fingerlakes #newyork #waterfalls #upstateny

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