“I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house.” ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne ~ I love waterfalls. Who doesn’t? Waterfalls are peaceful and majestic. They seem to have the same effect on us as fresh air after a thunderstorm rumbling through the area might. Whenever I have the chance to hike through the woods of New York, I relish … [Read more...]
A Visit to Mouzon House: Saratoga’s Winning Longshot
Today, it sits tucked in the far corner of a huge parking lot, on the backside of Broadway and honestly, it's kind of tough to find. After a winning ( or losing ) day at the track, though, you will want to find this hidden gem, as it has a unique history of its own, with strong ties to Saratoga's race course. The History of Mouzon House Mouzon House … [Read more...]
A Visit to the Richardson-Bates House: Oswego, New York
Understated opulence. Is there such a thing? Seems like a contradictory statement, right? But, as we drove up and parked curbside at the Richardson-Bates House Museum, in Oswego, New York, this was my very first thought. It stood silently at the corner, like a sentinel, guarding the past, protecting the treasures that lay within. The Tuscan Villa, designed and built … [Read more...]
Canandaigua, New York | Anti-Aging Wine in the Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes, In Upper New York State, is known for its excellent anti-aging wine. That's because it contains a high concentration of resveratrol that's found in the skin of the grapes that are grown there. It's produced naturally, has life-sustaining properties, and helps prevent heart disease and cancer, depending on how it's grown and processed. I had to try some … [Read more...]
