Saratoga Blogs

  Although most people associate November with a feeling of gratitude, this beneficial attitude isn’t shared by all. For many, November marks the last bit of respite before the countdown to the “most stressful time of the year.”  (source, source, source, source, source) As the holiday season continues to enfold, feelings of tidings, good cheer, […]

Each year, the Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation selects several local non-profits that are making a difference in Saratoga County communities and rewards them with generous grants. At their annual ceremony this October, the foundation awarded more than $28,000 to 24 organizations. Fortunes Restaurant at the Saratoga Casino Hotel hosted the ceremony on Sunday, October 27. […]

Last weekend was an exciting time for Saratoga brunch enthusiasts – Boca Bistro debuted their all-new “BocaRUNCH” menu! We couldn’t wait to try it out, so we made a reservation for first thing on Sunday morning. Our experience was fabulous, read on to hear about it! See the New BocaRUNCH Menu Here >> The Stuffed […]

The Case for Investing Good Fall Garden Practices The leaves are changing colors, and beginning their rapid downfall into my garden beds.  My perennials are browning out and drooping heavily in the beds.The acorns are dropping by the thousands!  I am often pelleted by  them as I begin my fall garden work.  Hmmm….lots of acorns…sign […]

    Waynesword2 Wednesday Blog: In the Manner of Timothy Ferris, except he pumps it out every Friday to 10 million followers… September recap of Summer, behind us:   What I’m Listening To— This Lives Here, by Troy-born guitarist George Muscatello & Israeli-born singer/vocalist Shiri Zorn— after they  gifted me this recent locally-produced CD,  it […]

Editors Note: The Seventh Annual Saratoga Mom Prom occurred last Saturday, April 13, at The Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs. Since your intrepid editor is blessed with a “Y” chromosome, Planet Arthur extends thanks to Paige McCarthy for these photos, and to Nancy Miles for this dispatch from inside this free-flowing estrogen extravaganza. – AG SARATOGA […]

Last week, you may have come to this page and found no new content!? The tragedy!! You may be wondering, “Where Oh Where Has Dr. Sarah Gone?” Don’t worry, I haven’t left you. I’ve just been prepping for an exciting and new direction for my articles, along with my amazing administrators at Saratoga.com! Today, I’m […]

Bucket list item: Go on a hot air balloon ride. Status: Done! For anyone who may not be aware, this weekend is the annual Saratoga Balloon and Craft Festival, held at the Saratoga Co. Fairgrounds. Rather than “launching” into the many, many crafters and vendors who are participating all weekend, I would just suggest you […]

I was reminded recently of the single reason why I insist that horse racing administrators have it all backwards, and their apparent intent to turn race tracks into amusement parks is silly (ridiculous, even). The vehicle through which (whom) to turn potential…